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How to Decorate Your Living Room So That It Represents You

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By Jessica AngryskyPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
How to Decorate Your Living Room So That It Represents You
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The living room is the most important in the house because you spend most of your time here. It is the place where the family gathers on numerous occasions and where guests are received.

It is therefore important to decorate it so that you feel good, represent yourself, and be welcoming. The living room is the space where style contributes the most to creating the ambiance, and to decorate it you have numerous sources of inspiration.

The sofa and armchairs set the tone - in a chic, elegant, industrial, or rustic hobo style, respectively the one that mirrors your mood.

The furniture offers identity, being complemented by the style of the walls, the decorative objects, the curtains, the carpets, and the lighting system.

Original walls

In the living room, as in all other rooms of the house, you must carefully choose how you decorate the walls. With a few good ideas and a little imagination, you'll be able to create the perfect setting for the other design elements.

Opt for wall cladding, especially if they have defects that you want to cover quickly and without much hassle. Simple to install, without the need for painting, upholstery, or plastering, having the quality of thermal insulation and high resistance over time, the wall tiles transform the overall look of the living room, instilling temperament.

A wall clad in wall tiles rhymes with warmth and authenticity, regardless of the style chosen for the living room, from rustic to Scandinavian or industrial. Details here!

A touch of originality can also be provided by the wallpaper, which is back in trend, provided it is used properly. Specifically, use wallpaper only on a wall or in the form of panels, so as not to load the general ambiance. With retro, graphic, or floral motifs, the wallpaper can provide style, warmth, and comfort to the living room.

You can also invest in a mirror - or more - with an interesting frame or in some decorative shelves on which you can put art objects, some souvenirs from your holidays, or pots with green plants.

Comfortable furniture

From armchairs to sofas and stools, all these pieces of furniture must reflect your personality and be comfortable in the first place.

If you have decided to invest in a new sofa, it will become the main piece of furniture in the living room. Colored or in neutral shades, depending on your tastes, the sofa will set the tone by its size. It is recommended, if the living room is smaller, to make furniture to order.

There is a tendency to stick the sofa to a wall, but it can also be placed in the center, especially if the room is larger. The sofa can also be used as a delimiting element, for example, between the dining area and the rest of the room.

If the space is rather limited, every millimeter counts, and for this reason, you do not have to load the living room with solid furniture. Measure spaces well before buying furniture and use all available seats.

For example, if you want a fireplace, take advantage of its top to display your art collection. A niche can be used as a storage place, because you can place a few nice boxes there, one on top of the other.

A suitable lighting system

The furniture must always be arranged in such a way that it does not block the light from the windows. If there is not enough natural light in the living room, supplement it with various lighting objects, spotlights, floor lamps, lamps, arranged in strategic places, on the ceiling, on the floor, on a table at one end of the sofa, etc.

Opt for yellow light because it creates a warm atmosphere.

A beautiful living room reflects your personality. However, tastes change over time. For this reason, it is recommended that you choose a style that is less likely to go out of style.

The idea is to create a cozy, bright atmosphere with sober or colorful touches depending on your preferences. If you want to make just a few changes, customize a wall, add plants, change the sofa cover or pillows.

Some elements are easy to implement, which can radically change the look of the living room.

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