Picking a decorating scheme for a room is always a good way to start. You can focus on a favorite color, pattern, or style—rustic, classic, contemporary, or whatever else pleases you. Visit different furniture or home improvement stores for ideas, or browse design websites. If your living room has sufficient space, you may want to use two larger couches instead of four chairs or three loveseats. Efficiency is still a concern even in aesthetic matters, and your furniture and accessories need to fit the space they’re going to occupy. A neutral color brings a sense of unity to an apartment, or open plan living, that helps make the most of living in a multi-functional space.