The most important place in the apartment is undoubtedlyis the living room. It is in this room that most family members prefer to spend their free time. In this regard, the interior of the living room should be decorated with all due care.
There are no specific rules for decorating a living room.certain rules, the main thing is that all interior items are maintained in a single style. There is no need to invite specialists to decorate the living room interior, everything can be done independently, taking into account some recommendations. And first of all, you need to take into account some rules.
How to design the interior of the living room
Most often, the interior is tied toa certain center, and such a center can be a fireplace. In addition to the aesthetic function, a wood-burning fireplace also performs a practical one - it heats the room. It should be noted that a fireplace not only creates the impression of coziness in the room, but also warms the body and soul. People have understood this for a long time, so it was the fireplace that was very often the main element of the interior of the largest room.
The ideal option for the living room isthe use of corner furniture, which significantly saves space, which is very convenient for small apartments. The fireplace can be made not only of brick, but also of heat-resistant alloy steel. The large door of the fireplace is equipped with heat-resistant quartz glass, which allows you to see the burning logs. It looks very attractive. The cost of such fireplaces is low, which makes them affordable. If there is no possibility of installing a chimney for a wood-burning fireplace, then nothing prevents you from buying an electric fireplace, and a decorative stylish fireplace is also perfect, which gives the room a luxurious and attractive look. However, recently the center of the living room is not the fireplace, but the home theater. In this case, all other interior items should be located around it. Return to the table of contents</a>The Role of Furniture in the Living Room Interior Whenthe interior is decorated, furniture is of great importance, with the help of which the most daring ideas can be realized. The arrangement of furniture can be different, but most often in the living room there are 2 armchairs and a large sofa. As for upholstered furniture, it is usually arranged in the letter "U", such an arrangement allows you to freely see the central part of the living room. Next to the armchairs and the sofa you can place a small table, which allows you to talk over a cup of coffee. A coffee table can very well become one of the brightest pieces of furniture, it can be made of various materials. Marble, glass, wood - all this will decorate the interior.
In addition to central lighting, the living room should havebe local, for example, for reading books you need subdued light, and for friendly meetings - bright lighting. It would be advisable to install cabinet furniture in the living room: shelves, walls, racks and bedside tables. This is where you can compactly place video equipment. If the living room is also used as a dining room, then the dining area should be equipped separately. If the hall is not very large, which does not allow you to allocate a special area for eating, then it is best to use transforming furniture. In this regard, a folding table is perfect, which does not take up much space when assembled, it can always be easily and quickly unfolded, which allows all guests to sit freely behind it. Modern furniture is often equipped with wheels or rollers, this allows you to freely move it around the room. Return to contents</a>Lighting and color scheme When decoratingLight and color are of great importance in the interior of the living room. Most often, light-colored wallpaper is used for the living room: beige and greenish colors are perfect for this. If the living room is planned as the main place for a good rest, it is best to decorate it with wallpaper made in blue-green tones. The living room is an open area, so when decorating its interior, much attention should be paid to good lighting. The lighting should not be very bright, strictly directional light should be provided. High-quality light will be very useful when knitting or when reading your favorite bestsellers. When color scheme and light are made, the room can be divided into various functional zones. With the help of light and color, the geometry of the room can be significantly changed, so the color scheme should be taken very seriously. In order to give the appearance of the living room uniqueness and originality, it is necessary to use various trinkets, original decorative elements, paintings. All this in the best way emphasizes the tastes and interests of the owners. This can be done with your own hands, without large financial costs, which is very attractive.
