Use textiles such as curtains, blankets and pillows, as well as other decorative details to incorporate textural contrast. You can use neutral colors, but as long as the texture is varied, you'll keep your eyes moving and, at the same time, make the space feel more inviting. This small, bohemian-inspired living room uses mostly neutral colors in the furniture, from the cozy white sofa to the taupe armchair, but there are multiple textures throughout the space. The place to start is with space itself.
If you've lived in your home for a while, you may already be familiar with the challenges and unique features of your space. If not, take some time to measure and draw a floor plan for your new canvas. Be sure to note the location of windows and doors, fireplaces, and any other objects that may affect where you can place the furniture. These small steps can make a big difference in the look of your living room space without having to spend a fortune to make it a reality.
Get a few frames and upgrade your artistic wall decor with easy-to-find family photos, prints and posters. Of course, it can be difficult to determine the design of a living room with a unique style if you faint before many types of decorative aesthetics. Rugs and lighting can be as expensive as larger pieces, so do some research at some of your favorite stores to get realistic decor prices to suit your taste. Take stock of your surfaces and determine where you can add decor and create eye-catching vignettes or moments of style.
While the exciting part may be buying a new sofa in your favorite shade of blue or choosing large scale abstract artwork to hang on the wall, the first steps include measuring, finding your aesthetic, and creating a mood board that drives the entire project. To decorate a living room on a tight budget, head to your local thrift store to buy some second-hand pieces. As long as you focus on layering pieces (whether they're textiles or decorative vignettes), you'll get a rich look. In this room, the living room decor is based on a relaxing palette of light neutral colors and shades of blue.
Make lighting part of your decor by choosing eye-catching lamps that match the design. Use multifunctional pieces to ensure that the space not only looks good, but works well, especially when decorating a small space. With its large stone fireplace and plentiful windows, this living room has little space for wall decoration, but that doesn't mean it lacks style.
