A living room is the heart of a house, so making sure it looks the part is incredibly important. It’ll be the room your guests see the most, and they’ll judge the whole house based on what they see there. So if you want to make a good impression, you should create a good living room design plan before you start redecorating.
But at the same time, you need to remember that at the end of the day you’ll be the one who spends the most time in your living room, so you’re the one who has to like it the most. Don’t just blindly follow current trends and choose things and styles that will appeal to you. There are a few simple ways that can help you give your living room a new character.
1. Find the best colours
Colours can change the whole appearance of your living room. And while bright ones are always a good choice, you have to be more careful when going with darker shades. Sure, they are incredibly popular in recent years, but when added to interiors that lack sufficient lighting, they can make your home appear gloomy and unpleasant.
If you want to avoid such problems, but you really love dark furniture, you can use white paint on your walls to bring some brightness into the room. And don’t be afraid to add bolder colours and patterns to your design. Even if you don’t feel like making the whole space really bright and colourful, you can create accents that will highlight certain elements.
2. Arrange your furniture
The way certain pieces of furniture are placed throughout the room can completely change the way it looks. So before you decide that every item you own is terrible and you need to shop for new ones, try a few different arrangements. For example, if you want to buy a bean bag, consider refreshing your room’s look by rearranging your furniture layout to maximize existing pieces while introducing new enhancements. Placing your sofas in the middle of the room will create a different atmosphere than pushing them against the wall.
By placing the modern living room furniture near the windows, you’ll create a sitting area that will get a lot of sunlight during the day. When deciding the layout of your living room, you should carefully consider how it will be used. Do you need a place for many people to be able to sit down, or will leaving more space empty be more useful?
3. Add accessories
Adding too many decorations to your living room can make it feel stuffed. There will simply be too many elements to focus on to really appreciate anything. So be careful when you decide to include new elements in your design. Sometimes simple things work best.
And don’t just buy random items that you find interesting, first you should decide whether they will fit in with everything else that’s already in your home. The way you decorate your living room should complement the colour palette you’ve chosen and the furniture you’ve bought. Otherwise, the whole space will start looking chaotic.
4. Use lighting to improve your design
Even the most creative design plan can still be improved by good lighting. Your living room should have a few separate light sources. You should let as much daylight as possible during the day, but you also need to remember about finding the best lamps. Focus on lamps that will not only be practical but decorative as well. This way, they’ll influence the appearance of your space even when they are turned off. You can also use LED tapes to highlight certain elements that you’d like to showcase more.
If you want your house to be stylish, you need to make sure it’s not only comfortable but also looks great. And your living room is a great place to start redecorating because it is the one that’s the most visible. You don’t really have to spend a fortune on a renovation. All you need to transform your home is your creativity.
Salman is a prolific environmental writer, and has authored more than 500 articles in reputed journals, magazines and websites. He is proactively engaged in creating mass awareness on renewable energy, waste management, sustainability and conservation all over the world.
Salman can be reached on salman@cleantechloops.com
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