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Lifestyle is also a consideration, as it will determine how much use the piece will receive, and in turn, the best color family and fabric. The most important criteria will be their budget, with an entry-level range starting from $1,500 to $2,500.

She encourages clients to take their time with the purchase and think through a number of factors. 'It’s important to find a piece that’s going to stand the test of time and be a quality piece,' she says. Once functionality is figured out, the first piece of furniture that Parker buys is the sofa. From flat screens to projectors, television design has come a long way. 'Go for it! It’s a reality of life,' Parker says. This includes having a T.V., if that’s the client’s preference. She develops a layout and furniture plan that takes the homeowners’ lifestyle into account. 'Does it mean that you have media? Is it a place where you’re only on your laptops? How many places do you need to seat people?' 'I try to understand what ‘living’ means to each of these clients,' says Parker.

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Since your living room might host all sorts of activities, whether that’s a cocktail party or family movie night – Parker recommends planning for real life. 'I meet a lot of clients who come to me and say, ‘I started buying throw pillows and now I have no rhyme or reason to this space,’' says Parker.

The first step? Steer clear of purchasing pillows. Here are her nine tips and tricks for making the living room the ultimate destination. 'That’s the beauty of the living room,' says Portland, Oregon, designer Lynne Parker of Lynne Parker Designs. Gone are the stuffy parlors from the past-living rooms are just that: The rooms where we live.

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