Americans spend nearly 68 percent of their time in two rooms—the kitchen and the living room (or family room). Do you want to makeover your living room?
Spending so much time in your living room may give you the itch to decorate your living room to make it stylish and comfortable. Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered.
Keep reading to learn some decorating tips to make your living room even more enjoyable and cozy.
Figure Out Your Layout
Before you start furniture shopping or moving furniture around, it’s important to draw the layout of your room. This gives you a better idea of what furniture you should buy.
You want to make sure you have room to incorporate plenty of storage including cabinets, bookshelves, entertainment stands, and end tables.
If you are having issues creating a layout, go online and look for floor planner software to create the perfect living room layout.
Get the Right Furniture
Before you go living room furniture shopping, make sure you take measurements so you know which pieces of furniture will fit. You should search for your sofa first since this is probably your largest piece of furniture. Find a sofa to be your focal point and don’t forget about traffic flow as you select your other pieces.
Add Some Art
Remember you don’t need to fill every inch of your walls with art. Having a few blank walls is like having white space on a web page.
Follow your instincts as you select your art. You can look through magazines for inspiration or online. Don’t forget to incorporate other accessories like pillows and blankets to help tie everything together.
Light It Up
Lighting can be complex. When choosing the lighting for your living room, it’s not as utilitarian as it is in other rooms like kitchens. However, there are still important considerations. You want to make sure you have three types of light—task, accent, and ambient.
You should also have lighting at different levels of your room including overhead lighting, table or floor lamps, and then wall sconces. There are several styles available and make sure they complement each other. Check out many table lamps from PAGAZZI to help you find the perfect lamp.
Depending on your room, you can have some fun with lamps. For example, not all your lamps have to match. You can use a statement lamp on one side of your end tables and then use a floor lamp on the other.
Choosing Paint Colors
When trying to decide how to decorate your living room, choosing the right color is critical. You need to find a color that complements your furniture, style, and overall home’s aesthetic.
You can mix colors and decor trends, so don’t be afraid to add different style elements, like patterns and colors, throughout the room. However, you need a general theme to ensure your space is not overwhelming.
Go Ahead…Decorate Your Living Room
Now that you have a plan to decorate your living room, it’s time to have some fun. Do some shopping for the right living room decorations. Get the right furniture for your space. Most of all—get stuff to match your style.
Looking for more decorating advice? Check out our Home and Decor section to help you style your entire home.
