A living room is intended to be a comfy, welcoming place in the home. But there’s an art to decorating it, as outlined by a new article at Houzz, a home remodeling website. Houzz provides a few of the following designer techniques to decorate a living room to make the space more inviting and stylish.
5 Techniques for Decorating the Living Room
1. Mix light and dark colors.
An all-white living room can seem too “clean” and unapproachable, while a dark living room can feel just like a cave, the article notes. However a combo of combining darker and lighter colors-such as white with black–can bring depth and balance to a space.
2. Contrast neutrals.
Decorate a living room using several contrasting neutrals so that it will feel more luxurious. For instance, white walls can mix with caramel leather, brass hardware, gray sofa, and blue-gray cabinets. The contrasts can highlight the various finishes and undertones.
3. Add in texture.
To make a living room feel more cozy, include some various textures to the space, say for example a plush throw near harder textures, like metals and stone. Pillows are generally one way to easy way to add texture. But in addition look to include leather, cotton, wool, metal, stone, glass, plants, and other textures, the article notes.
4. Bring in some color.
Adding shots of color can make a living room feel more relaxed and inviting. For example, the article notes that blue tends to be a universal color that most people like and that easily contrasts with warm elements, like leather and wood. It also can sometimes work as a neutral up against other accent colors.
5. Watch your distance.
Even in the largest of living rooms, keep in mind how spread out the furnishings are from one another. Make the space feel like a spot for intimate conversations and comfy gatherings. Houzz designers say a good distance between seating areas is approximately 8 feet. “If you have several sofas or a sofa and side chairs, the seating area should have a diameter of 8 feet, or 4 feet out from the center,” the article notes. The article also notes that fewer and smaller seating pieces closer together have a tendency to work better than one supersized piece, such as a 12-seat sectional sofa.
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