What is placed in the middle of the living room? Hot topics and practical advice from across the internet
The living room is the core area of family activities, and the placement in the middle of the living room directly affects the overall beauty and functionality. In the past 10 days, hot topics about living room layout on the Internet have focused on decorations, furniture selection, Feng Shui layout, etc. What follows is structured data analysis and practical advice.
1. Top 5 topics placed in the middle of the popular living room on the Internet

| Ranking | hot topics | Discussion popularity (index) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Round coffee table vs square coffee table | 92,000 | Xiaohongshu, Douyin |
| 2 | Carpet materials and matching techniques | 78,000 | Zhihu, Bilibili |
| 3 | Green plant placement and Feng Shui taboos | 65,000 | Weibo and WeChat public accounts |
| 4 | Feasibility of projector replacing TV | 53,000 | Tieba, Douban |
| 5 | Recommended multifunctional storage furniture | 47,000 | Taobao Live, JD.com |
2. Three categories of choices and advantages and disadvantages for placing in the middle of the living room
| Type | Common options | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture | Coffee table, sofa, TV cabinet | Strong practicality and clear functions | Takes up a lot of space and has low flexibility |
| Decoration | Carpets, sculptures, floor lamps | Improve aesthetics and personalization | Cleaning and maintenance are troublesome |
| Functional class | Fitness equipment, children's play area | meet specific needs | May ruin the overall style |
3. Trend data of center display in living room in 2023
| trending items | Proportion | year-on-year growth |
|---|---|---|
| Movable multifunctional coffee table | 42% | +18% |
| Large green plants (Bird of Paradise/Monstera) | 35% | +25% |
| Modular carpet tiles | 28% | +32% |
| Hidden storage furniture | 19% | +12% |
4. 5 suggestions from professional designers
1.White space principle:Reserve more than 40% of the activity space in the center of the living room to avoid a sense of crowding.
2.Moving line design:With the coffee table as the center, there should be no fixed obstacles within a radius of 1.2 meters.
3.Material matching:The combination of wood + metal has the highest acceptance this year (accounting for 67%).
4.Color control:There should be no more than 3 colors in the central area, and Morandi color is recommended.
5.Lighting levels:It is recommended to use three-layer lighting of "main light + floor lamp + decorative light strip".
5. The best choice for different house types
| House area | Recommended plan | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| <15㎡ | Folding side table + round rug | Avoid tall green plants |
| 15-30㎡ | Oval coffee table + medium-sized foliage plants | Note that the distance between furniture and the wall is ≥50cm |
| >30㎡ | Combined sofa island + art installation | Clear functional partitions need to be set up |
Through the analysis of recent hot spots, it can be seen that modern living room design emphasizes"Flexible"with"natural elements"combination. It is recommended that consumers choose the most suitable placement plan based on actual needs and space characteristics, and make regular adjustments to maintain freshness.
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