The living room is your "hearth" and sets the tone for the rest of your space. This is where we gather, relax, and spend the majority of our time. Whether you're living in a short-term residence, traveling for business, or preparing to decorate your first house, adding a few cozy additions to your living room makes any space feel like home.
Create harmony with these 3 tips for bringing your living room together.
Create a Conversation Space
Great company makes large and small spaces alike a little cozier. Designing your living room with a place to gather brings people together. If you're working with a bigger space, try dedicating a corner of the room or the area directly in front of the fireplace. Smaller spaces work well with a "hearth" area in the middle of the living room.
The best accessories for a conversation space include a sofa, 1-2 comfortable chairs, and a welcoming accent rug. Add a few side tables for people to place food and drinks on. You can also add a bookshelf adjacent to this area to spark some conversation about your favorite reads.
Explore Layered Lighting Options
Lighting plays a big role in creating a warm ambiance. Layered lighting is a great option for living rooms. This simply means choosing different lighting sources at different heights throughout the room. For a living room space, this might include wall sconces, pendant lighting, table lamps, and floor lamps alongside ambient light from windows. Illuminating your home adds extra ambiance and a welcoming energy.
Experiment with Texture and Color
Give yourself permission to be creative. Your living room is the canvas and letting your design ideas run wild means incorporating different colors and textures. Gone are the days of sad, beige spaces. Experiment with bright colors for accent furniture alongside different textures and styles of decor. Area rugs are a must for hardwood or laminate spaces as they add warmth and cozy vibes to any living room. Start an inspiration board of the best living room trends this year and bring your signature style to any space.
With a little DIY decor and style inspiration, your living room will be the best place to gather, share stories, and enjoy the comfort of home. Follow along for more tips on transforming any space into your own private sanctuary.