Arditi suggests starting with larger pieces to base the room, such as a sofa or rug, and then building from there during the buying phase. Whenever you're looking for ideas for a living room, the first results usually revolve around the sofa. It makes a lot of sense; the sofa is perhaps the biggest piece of furniture in your living room and will determine how you organize the rest of the pieces. Now that you have the basics, here are some tips on how to decorate a living room like a pro.
In this room, the living room decor is based on a relaxing palette of light neutral colors and shades of blue. If you are going to decorate a room from scratch, choosing a carpet first will start a chain reaction of design decisions. With its large stone fireplace and plentiful windows, this living room lacks space for wall decoration, but that doesn't mean it lacks style. From the rustic vase on the coffee table and the bare branches that extend beyond its limits to the coffee table, the books and the wooden bowl, the painting and the candles placed on the shelf, this living room shows how decor can be intentionally placed in a room. Try to incorporate more color by using pillows, blankets and decorative elements to break with the monochrome aspect of the space.
Decorating a living room, which is easily one of the most used spaces in your home, sometimes presents a bit of a challenge. 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. Including wall art and accessories such as pillows, blankets, mirrors, and decorative objects will tie the space together and complete the look.
Before making drastic decisions about decorating your living room, you should measure it to find the square footage of the room. Use fabrics such as curtains, blankets and pillows, as well as other decorative details to incorporate textural contrast. Wall decor is essential, and artworks (along with pillows and decorative items) act as jewelry for the room, Lavender says. Get a few frames and upgrade your artistic wall decor with easy-to-find family photos, prints and posters.
