Living Room Tips

Living Room Inspirations

The metallics and orange colored soda add a fun visual interest to the space that has a lot of classic traditional furniture lines.

The vibrant orange energizes the room complimenting its sleek modern look.

The mantel art adds a humor pop to the space and enhances the "built in" focal point of the fireplace in the room.

The hints of red use of pattern creates a interesting drama in the space that uses alot of bold black and white pattern.

The rooms atmosphere is feminine but paired with the deep green toned walls it creates a comfortable balance of femininity and masculinity.

Lights and darks are paired against each and the circular mirror over the firplace with its shape adds a bit sparkle and fun creating a very effective focal point. The color palette is simple but strikes a perfect balance.

This space has a very calm and airy feeling. Various colors of white with light accents are used to create warmth which easily could have had the opposite affect creating a ulitarian feeling using only one basic white.

Again comfortable and calming.

The floor to ceiling curtains add drama and elongate the vertical length of the room. The color palette is a kept a simple neutral but the addition of colored accent pillows keep the room from becoming boring to the eye.

Effective bold drama at its best. Sometimes a strong hit of color is all you need to make the space visually work.

Cozy and comfortable, nature inspired colors create a perfect combination.

Tailored and effective, the addition of the mirror is a great way to help light bounce around in a space.

Using warm tones creates warmth in a room.

Opposite. Cool tones are calming but using warm accent colors help ward off making a space feel uninviting.

Our living room is getting some TLC right now. Its a big ticket expense with needing new furniture and it buts its coming together. Right now an art wall in the the works featuring the well known American artist Norman Rockwell which is pulling out some fanastic colors for me and adding some fun humor. I'll include pictures later.

 

Living Room Decorating

Budget on a Shoestring
Use the following living room decor ideas to turn your living room into an inviting place to come and enjoy.

 

Paint
One of the most inexpensive ways to face lift any room. If you want one wall to be the focal point of the room, paint it your favorite color and then accent it with wall hangings or furniture. Beaware of the direction your room faces and the amount of light it recieves throughout the day. Use large color swatches to test out your paint options before commiting. Another option of paint it to use stencils as great way to add another layer of personality to a room.

Texture
Besides color remember to add to texture through accessories, throws, pillows drapes, rugs, etc. One aspect in designing a room is to keep it interesting and visaully leading your eye throughout a space. Texture is one way to subtly help aide in that process.

Use an Area Rug
Area rugs add an instant warmth factor. An area rug is a great way to define a conversation area. It can make an area feel comfortable and cozy.

Pictures, Lamps, & Mirrors
Hang pictures and mirrors that reflect your personality. Plus, when hanging a mirror, place it where it will reflect a nice image. Including a mirror in a room also creates the illusion of more space in a room because of the light reflecting off it. This especially helpful in small rooms or even to use in hallways to help bounce light around in a space.

Lighting
Replacing lampshades is a cheap way to accent a room. Lighting is underestimated. Use plenty and use a variety to keep the lighting balanced throughout the room. Dimmers are a great way to help control lighting and the ambience of the room.

Tables
If your coffee table or end tables are looking tired, then repaint. Its simple, quick, and super inexpensive. Remember a pulled together look is in the details. Create a balance between angled hard lined furntiure and soft curved furniture pieces.

Rearrange the Furniture
Rearranging the furniture can give a fresh look to your room's layout. You do not have furniture glued to the walls, pull it away or create subtle angles.  .

Natural Elements

Plants add freshness and impact to your room's décor. And, if placed strategically, they can hide flaws in a room. Flowers are a nice way to adds pops of color with still keeping the color options flexinle. 

Eliminate Clutter
By de-cluttering a space, you will not only be providing yourself with more room, but you will also create a new fantastic look.