Hi roadwarrior,

Thanks for the question… Depending on where your main room is positioned in your home, the layout is predicated on the “flow” of the space.  It is important, so here are a few rules of thumb.

1.  Try not to obstruct main “walkways” from one room to another with major furniture… you don’t want to trip over the couch after getting home late one nite and forgetting you re-arranged the furniture, do you?

2. Create an atmosphere for each room but take 1 accent color or decor accent that repeats for both so the areas tie together slightly.  We don’t want Geranimals or circus tent, do we?

…kudos to citygirl!  She knows what she’s talking ’bout!  Wanna job?

3.  Since the room is not that palatial, I would paint walls all the same color… if you want to do an accent wall- do it behind couch.

4. Dining room area should always have a chandelier… it creates the room instantly.

5. Living room area with couch and coffee table or ottoman should have an accent rug to off-set that area.

Remember, with no walls you are left with accent items to indentify, but also, to complement.

Send pics!

David