Picking out the right furniture is important, but where you put it is equally essential to designing a living room.
"Large pieces in a small space can make the room look even smaller, where small pieces in a large space can leave too much empty space," Rasula told Insider.
For larger living rooms, she recommended leaving 30 to 36 inches between furniture pieces. Smaller spaces, like apartments, can get away with 18 to 24 inches between pieces.
"This amount of distance will ensure you're not overcrowding your living room while at the same time will help maximize space for a smaller living room," she said.