Today we are talking about what kind of decor cantransform and enliven the living room. We reveal the secrets of successful design, share ideas and listen to the advice of designers The living room attracts more attention than other rooms in the house or apartment. It is the center of the entire home. The whole family gathers here in the evenings, meets with friends, watches favorite movies and has heart-to-heart conversations. The living room often plays a key role in interior design. Even if you do not want to do a major renovation, there is always an opportunity to update, refresh and enliven this room. How to do it? We present to your attention 5 effective techniques for decorating the living room Technique No. 1: curtains Particular attention is paid to curtains when creating the interior of the living room. They make the room more formal and emphasize the special purpose of the space. Depending on the style of the interior and personal preferences, you can choose both long curtains (to the floor) and shortened options (to the windowsill) for this room. Curtains made of brocade, velvet, silk will give the interior a classic character. Lambrequins or tulle with hand embroidery will add presentability and solemnity. In country style, it is better to use only light fabrics made of chintz, cotton or linen. Curtains made of light tulle or organza are suitable for an oriental interior. Roman blinds will fit perfectly into the urban style. Our opinion For a small living room, it is better to choose plain curtains to match the color of the walls. A small pattern on them is allowed. This technique will visually expand the space. Large patterns on curtains should be boldly used only in spacious rooms with high ceilings. Floral curtains look elegant and airy.
Method #2:Wall decor Wall decor sets the mood, enlivens the space and makes it cozier. Pictures and mirrors framed in luxurious frames look beautiful in the classic style. Traditional decorations include carpets, tapestries, upholstered panels, candlesticks and wall sconces. To create an urban style in wall decoration, use modern paintings with flat frames, large posters, narrow shelves for photographs... In the Provence style, decorative plates and botanical cards with or without frames look original. You can refresh the wall in the living room with light textiles or wallpaper in a different color. Black and white photos with images and scenes from different eras are an interesting solution for a retro style. Vinyl discs or posters of old films can also be a wonderful decoration for such an interior. Our opinion In dark living rooms, use posters and paintings in light shades, with images of the sun, sky, nature. Variants with light flower motifs look beautiful and fresh: white lily, lilac, sakura, orchid, jasmine. Mirrors (though without massive frames) can act as a useful decorative element: they visually make the room more spacious and light. If you want to draw more attention to the walls, increase the number of paintings or other decorative elements. Such options are good for apartments of designers, artists, architects - in general, any creative natures. Moreover, this technique is most suitable for decorating a living room.
Method #3:aquarium Use an aquarium with fish as an unusual and bright interior detail. It can give positive emotions, attract the attention of guests and become a recreation area. Moving fish and splashing water have a calming and relaxing effect. Plus, due to the fact that there is always water in the aquarium, the air in the living room is humidified. Our opinion Use the aquarium as a zoning element in the organization of the living room space. You can also create a “live” picture on the wall by hanging a flat aquarium with a built-in wide baguette on it. An aquarium as a coffee table will become an undisputed favorite of the living room interior. To create it, you can combine containers of various shapes with a glass tabletop.
Method #4:poufs Soft low poufs are integral elements of the living room and play not only a functional role (it is pleasant to rest on them), but also a decorative one. The upholstery should be chosen in accordance with the overall interior design. Leather poufs will make the space solid and presentable. Textile options made of velvet or velor will give the living room more warmth and comfort. The same can be said about knitted poufs. Our opinion Use the pouf as an accent element in the living room decor. Let it differ in color from the main palette of the room. The pouf can serve as a chair, coffee table or footrest. The height of the pouf should be such that, sitting on a sofa or armchair, you can comfortably put your feet on it. The best option is when the pouf is on a par with the upholstered furniture or lower than it.
Technique #5:Floor and carpets Although many people today are abandoning carpets in favor of modern coverings, this decorative element makes the room more comfortable, cozy and homey. A fashionable trend today is a carpet in the same color as the floor. But be careful: this only applies to light floors. Contrasting carpets are preferable on dark floors. Small rugs can make the necessary color accents in the interior or emphasize certain areas. For example, they can be used to easily highlight the space by the fireplace and the resting place next to upholstered furniture. Our opinion It is worth remembering that large carpets, more than 2.5 m, attract attention from the first seconds. If the interior is bright and stylish, with many interesting accessories, choose coverings with a calm color scheme, and monochromatic options are better. If you have chosen several small rugs for the living room, pay attention to the fact that they are made in the same style. The carpet should be placed so that those sitting on the chair or sofa can put both feet on it. Runner rugs will visually lengthen the room. The effect of increased space will also be created by large-sized carpets without "detailed" patterns. Remember: huge carpets with an original pattern attract attention and look good only in spacious rooms. But if there is a lot of furniture in the living room, such a carpet can create a constant ripple in the eyes.
Note!Use flowers, books, beautiful vases, souvenirs brought from travels as additional accessories. Find a balance between functionality and coziness with the help of decorative elements – and then your living room will become a wonderful place for relaxation and receiving guests.
How and what to decorate the living room with:advice from designer Tatyana Ivanova No matter how you look at it, it can be difficult to figure out the decorating process on your own without the help of specialists. That is why we turned to designer Tatyana Ivanova for recommendations. Tatyana Ivanova, designer
Education: International Academy of Business and Management, Institute of Design and Advertising. Private practice – since 2004.
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