A small living room gets a sharper focus

The Problem

"I have a small living room and cannot figure a good placement for everything."

Homeowner: Bev Peters of Laurel on her 12-by-19-foot space

The Solution

"The new arrangement creates a flow throughout the space and takes advantage of the fireplace."

Designer: Samantha Friedman of Samantha Friedman Interior Designs in Gaithersburg, 301-529-1900, http://www.samanthafriedmaninteriors.com

Now What

Hang a flat-screen TV above the fireplace to create a central focal point for the conversation area.

Warm up the room with a rich paint color, a colorful rug and curtains.

Streamline existing accessories, and group collections to draw attention to them.

Vary the texture in the room by adding metal accents.

How to get the look

1

Lamp table ($1,437 for model P337L-RC, http://www.vanguardfurniture.com).

2.

Cameron sofas upholstered in fabric 2543-21 with chestnut finish (from $900 each, http://www.rowefurniture.com).

3.

Jewel-tone area rug ($249 for 5 by 8 feet, model JT-1033, http://www.surya.com).

Powell Buff paint color by Benjamin Moore for walls.

More Ideas

Cortez II rectangular cocktail table ($990 for model 506-200, http://www.artisticametal.com).

Casual twill draperies with rod pocket in garnet ($99 each for 84 by 50 inches, http://www.restorationhardware.com).

Taos table lamp by Uttermost ($229, Suburbia Home in Gaithersburg, http://www.suburbiahome.com).