Use textiles such as curtains, blankets and pillows, as well as other decorative details to incorporate textural contrast. You can use neutral colors, but as long as the texture is varied, you'll keep your eyes moving and, at the same time, make the space feel more inviting. This small, bohemian-inspired living room uses mostly neutral colors in the furniture, from the cozy white sofa to the taupe armchair, but there are multiple textures throughout the space. Another general rule for decorating a living room is to create a balance by choosing pieces to scale.
If you want a balanced atmosphere, choose pieces that differ in size and height and that balance each other out. Place the larger pieces in the room first, then place the smaller ones around the main furniture. Try to incorporate more color by using pillows, blankets and decorative elements to break with the monochrome aspect of the space. Wall decor is essential, and artwork (along with pillows and decorative items) act as jewelry for the room, Lavender says.
Make lighting part of your decor by choosing eye-catching lamps that match the design. Decorating a living room, which is easily one of the most used spaces in your home, sometimes presents a small challenge. Including wall art and accessories such as pillows, blankets, mirrors, and decorative objects will unify the space and complete the look. Use multifunctional pieces to ensure that the space not only looks good, but works well, especially when decorating a small space.
From the rustic vase on the coffee table and the bare branches that extend beyond its limits to the coffee table, books, and wooden bowl, to the paint and candles placed on the mantel, this living room shows how decor can be intentionally placed in a room. For example, if you know that you'll be spending time watching TV in the living room, it may be more important to invest in a comfortable sectional sofa than to add decorative chairs. While decorations are often the last details selected for a space, choosing the right ones can be the biggest difficulty. However, deciding how you want to live will lay the foundation for where and how you'll buy furniture. Take stock of your surfaces and determine where you can add decor and create eye-catching vignettes or moments of style.
Of course, it can be difficult to determine the design of a living room with a unique style if you faint before many types of decorative aesthetics. To decorate a living room on a tight budget, head to your local thrift store to buy some second-hand parts.
