If there is one room that needs to walk the thin line between style and comfort, it is the living room. Irrespective of whether you are looking for a total overhaul of your living room, or want to make some quick changes, here are some living room ideas that will rev up your room like little else. With these living room ideas you will have both, a space you want to come home to as well as one you would love to show-off to your friends.
It absolutely helps to
have a focal point in your living room; that fireplace for instance or that
large window that floods your room with sunlight. Arrange the rest of the room
décor around these focal areas and have your visitors in awe of the room……..and
your design capabilities. A massive mirror can also be a cool décor idea for your living room,
more so if space is a constraint. See it open up the place like little else.
Placing plants in front of the mirror can be a great way to reflect greenery.
When it comes to livingroom furniture, consider adding low, modular sofas that scream casual comfort. You could arrange them in a sectional manner in order to create multi conversation areas. Unless it is a movie night that you are celebrating, when of course there is a single direction that all the seating needs to face.
Another living room idea that adds oodles of charm is to design at every level. What it simply
means is to divide the space into low, mid and high levels and ensure each of
them are designed well in order to ensure eye movement. A statement rug can be
that perfect accessory for the ground level, while a quirky trunk with pillows
mesmerizes the eye at mid level. A tall lamp or floor-to-ceiling curtains could
keep the interest alive at the higher levels. This could work particularly well
for small spaces, where the eye will take in the charms at different levels
instead of focusing on the size of the room.
Jewel tones are yet another way to add a sense of joie de vivre to your room. Think sapphire, coral or red to add vibrancy. Patterned fabrics in these colours, a bright artwork or lamps in bright shades can all add to the living room design. Even if you are a stickler for neutral tones, you can benefit from carefully chosen accessories in these colours. There is no better foil to those white walls than those oversized patterned pillows. The space could also benefit from a touch of the metallic- those photo frames and lamps are ideal. Rethink that staid coffee table and replace it instead with a trunk or African drum tables. You could also look for other statement pieces like that catchy wall sculpture that pushes your living room wall décor by several notches. Speaking of wall décor, a floor-to-ceiling shelving wall adds is the perfect mix of both form and function. Pro tip- Consider having a mix of both open and closed shelving to hide those less attractive items.
