Intro:
Decorating your living room isn’t always an easy task.
Not only are decor styles constantly changing—but it’s also difficult to know where to start unless you’re an experienced professional interior decorator.
Well, never fear.
After reading this post, you won’t need to be a pro interior designer to make your living room look beautiful.
Because you’re about to learn the 9 essentials required to truly take your living room to the next level—from bottom to top—to make it look absolutely incredible.
And best of all, no experience is necessary.
Let’s dive in and talk about it.
1. Figure Out What Style You’re Going For
What style are you shooting for?
Are you going for modern? Rustic? Minimalist? Industrial?
If you’re in doubt, do some research online to see which interior design themes you like the most.
Try to find a theme that’ll fit with your room color (if you’re not going to paint).
Once you’ve figured this out, it’ll be time to move on and start selecting decor.
2. Floor Coverings
Floor coverings are sometimes difficult to choose.
But here’s a good tip.
Search Pinterest for your aesthetic + your color + the room to find inspiration for what other people are using.
For example, if you search for a modern charcoal grey living room, you’ll come up with some amazing results that can really give you some motivation and ideas for how to move forward.
Throw rugs are always a great addition to any room.
The key is to choose rugs that you actually like.
3. Wall Art
Use sites like Pinterest to find the perfect wall-art for your home.
Or, use your own tastes and preferences to pick out each piece by hand.
Not sure where to get started? Consider this tip.
Don’t overthink it. If you see a piece you like, buy it and hang it up. Eventually, you’ll fill up your room; and you can even upgrade/replace over time.
The options here are truly limitless.
Also, don’t be afraid to get bold.
Wall art always looks better in the context of your room than it does by itself.
And if you’re not ‘super crazy’ about a piece, you never know how you may still love it when you see it hung up above your mantle or couch.
4. Textures
Textures are important.
Curtains over your windows or backyard/balcony door can really help to give your room an added sense of depth.
You can also use 3 dimensional wall art (like shelving with items on it) to really help bring out the character in your room.
5. Lighting
Lighting is a factor that literally has the power to make or break your decor.
Here are some tips for how to make your lighting work for you in your apartment.
- Buy beautiful lamps that suit your aesthetic
- Get some edison bulbs to provide uniquely warm accent lighting
- Enhance certain areas with colored LEDs to really make them pop
- Consider using different colored bulbs to really set a different tone
6. The Furniture
Choosing furniture can also be a bit difficult.
But for best results, take a step back and plan out where the biggest pieces will go first.
This means:
- Couches
- Love seats
- Chairs
- Your TV
- Bookcases
You’ll then want to flesh out your placement by selecting great supporting pieces, like:
- Ottomans
- Coffee tables
- Lampstands
- End tables
7. Pillows And Blankets
Decorating your couch, love seat, chairs, etc. with beautiful pillows and blankets that add character and depth can really help to set a beautiful tone in your room.
These are accent pieces that should complement your overall tone, room color scheme, and style.
If you’re not sure what to buy, do another Pinterest search and look for inspiration.
8. Accessories And Decorations
Accessories and decorations can be as unique and varied as your own styles and tastes.
You’ll probably find that these types of things are best shopped-for over the long-term, as you find things you like.
Make a goal to buy one thing every week until you decorate your room properly.
There’s nothing wrong with taking your time and filling your room with stuff that looks awesome.
9. Splash Colors For Flavor
Your room is most likely going to consist of two or three main colors.
Most people choose neutral-ish colors for furniture, walls, etc.
So to offset this and really give your room some character, you can splash in some bright colors using accessories, decorations, or art to really make your personal style ‘pop’ out of the room.
Conclusion
There you have it!
9 essential decor tips for making your living room look amazing!
The next step is to just get to work and make it your own!
You’ve got this!
Get to work, and don’t forget to have some fun in the process.
