[header] How to decorate a living room [title] Pick a focal point for the room. [step] Whether it's a fireplace, a piece of art, an entertainment center, or even a picturesque window, choose a spot or direction to be the main feature of the room. Then, you can position your furniture around that point. 
[substeps] If you don't have a special feature in your living room, make one! You can even use a central table as the focus of the room to encourage conversation. [title] Keep most of your furniture away from the walls.