From a picture frame to wood elements carvings made by skilled carvers, living room decor can range from the very basic. The natural surfaces like wood can be warm and comfortable; employ it as wall panels, side tables, movable stools and picture frames.
Develop a design theme so you have some options when it comes to colours and furniture. This doesn’t have to be a full on themed party, but if you have a structure in place, it will make the process a bit easier and design decisions are easier.
Texture
– Consider what your living room is going to be used for before designing it. If it’s going to be used for family activities and cocktail receptions, for example, go with quality furniture upholstered in performance fabrics and a design color scheme that will stand up to repeated use.
Texture will add dimension and contrast to your living room. A woven rug or textured throw pillows will give your room some contrast and visual depth by breaking up the flat areas left by smooth paint or wood finish.
Texture is very important when decorating built-in bookcases or cabinets. Dress these otherwise inaccessible rooms with fabrics, metal, or wicker textures that make them look better and feel more welcoming to guests. Bring on items that match your style like M. Lavender Interior’s black framed photos in this living room for balance and interest.
Wood
Wood is an organic, adds texture and warmth to any room, adds character. Wood decor can be incorporated from large furniture pieces to accent pieces – and it works with other materials to make for an enmeshed style.
Wood looks great in all kinds of designs, from modern minimalist to country farmhouse. Wood wall panels can be a focal point in the living room, or can just be a backdrop that frames the rest such as curtains and fireplace elements.
Play with rough texture with old wood wall decor and furniture in your living room. For this room, the designer Max Humphrey installed knotty pine planks in walls and ceiling for a cosy cabin feel; linen modern sectional sofa and old-school wingback chair sit with these organic materials to balance swagger and age in this living space.
Color
Rooms are the main room in a house, the room where we make our mark and shine. So “you have to have living rooms speak to you in fun ways,” Gage says. Consider framed photos from the family or special wall art or bold window coverings such as paper mache busts that add dimension and depth or striped draperies that add dimension and space while making your windows stand out.
Painting is another economical option for making a room look brand new in no time. Go for a soft, mysterious color for an energetic effect or neutrals for a sanctuary-like effect. Combine vivid furniture and accessories for a statement piece such as Kelsey Haywood of Haywoodmade Interiors’ jewel-coloured sitting room here.
: Combining and matching patterns is a timeless design illusion that will bring life and colour to any room. In order to do so successfully, however, big and small-scale patterns need to be equalised, or they’ll give an uneven look.
Light
But not only are fixtures an important part of night time lighting: it can make a great addition to any room. Think bold lamp shade or pendant, such as this pleated lemon yellow lamp shade by the designer Anna Spiro Design, which plays with blue walls and IKEA jute rug and brings it all together with just a touch of brass to tie everything together.
Colorful Lighting Accents
Get a splash of vibrant light in any room with lampshades and or LED lighting with changing colors that immediately makes any room more personal and active. They will match well with wooden room decor as well.
Lights in ceiling lights, lamps and sconces are programmable and make a home environment cozy for both lively parties and intimate house parties. You can even select built-in or recessed lighting to accent architectural details such as coffered ceilings or back-light paintings while spotlighting open shelves.
