The living room is undoubtedly the mainroom of the home. It is in the living room that we invite friends and acquaintances, hold friendly gatherings or family dinners. How to decorate the living room with your own hands so that it is cozy and stylish?
With the help of various accessories you can createliving room cozy atmosphere. The easiest way, of course, is to contact an interior design studio that performs, and, having described all your wishes, wait for the result. But if you are a creative person, if you know that you do not want to live in a typical room, then perhaps you will want to create something exclusive and decorate your living room yourself. However, desire alone is not enough. After you decide to decorate the living room, you will need to not only go around the stores in search of the right material and stock up on the necessary tools, but also do some preliminary work. And this work will consist of accumulating information. If you are not a professional designer, then you are not required to know all the styles and trends of modern interior design. You may also not remember the basic rules of coloristics by heart. Therefore, in order to avoid mistakes that may become noticeable only after the end of the work, take this theoretical stage of the work seriously. The reward will be the confidence that the living room, the design of which you have done yourself, will be truly unique.
Choosing a style interior
When designing a living room, it is necessarytake into account the compatibility of colors. First of all, you need to decide on the general style of the room design. Of course, if the entire living space is made in a classic style, then it is also desirable to decorate the living room in compliance with the classic canons. However, if you have several living rooms in your house, then a thematic interior design is possible, which will be a kind of highlight. For example, a living room decorated in a safari or country style will look great in classic interiors. A little secret: try to make the living room in the color scheme of the main interior. In this case, it will not look like an alien spot among the other rooms. And it is not at all necessary for your room to resemble a Bedouin dwelling or a Western set. Rather, excesses will harm the overall impression and can even bring the interior very close to kitsch. Thematic details, carefully selected, are quite capable of defining the style of the design.
The laconic design is characterized by the absencesmall accessories in the living room. Restraint and conciseness will emphasize the taste of the owners and at the same time show the breadth of their interests. It is much better to use several high-quality interior items in the chosen style than many painted little things purchased on occasion and, perhaps, attractive separately. Take a responsible approach to the choice of interior elements, and the atmosphere of the living room will bring comfort and peace to you and your family. If you want to shock, to surprise your guests, then, on the contrary, you should decorate the interior of the living room so that it contrasts sharply with the rest of the rooms. It is very difficult to play on contrast correctly. And in order not to turn shocking into bad taste, it is better to consult with professionals or at least read specialized literature. However, even the most strict interior can be brought colorful bright accents with the help of decorative items: pillows, paintings, rugs and much more. Do not be afraid to experiment. With the help of such color and texture accents, you can change the overall atmosphere in the room, give the mood appropriate to the occasion. And it is easy to restore it to its original appearance by removing or replacing some accessories. Return to contents</a>
Overview of some popular styles
Recently, it has become very popularstylized interiors are popular. Each of them, as a rule, is made in a certain color scheme, has characteristic details of a particular area and at the same time allows you to place modern household items and equipment without compromising the aesthetic perception. Which style is closer and more pleasant for you, only you can decide. Try to compare them with each other, imagine how the design of your living room will look after making changes. Return to contents</a>Provence style in the interior
In the Provence style, furniture is used only fromnatural wood. The style got its name from the French province of the same name. The characteristic features of this trend in interior design are simplicity, lightness and naturalness of colors and materials. Natural stone, brick, boards, all kinds of textiles - all these are mandatory attributes of the interior in the Provence style. Artificially aged surfaces and forged products are often used as additions. The color scheme can be of different tones, but necessarily natural, muted colors. Lavender, olive, light yellow and light pink shades are popular. Most often, light furniture is used, although if there are structural elements of the style, the furniture can also be dark, the color of natural wood. Textiles in the entire room usually have a small floral pattern and stripes (see Fig. 1). Furniture upholstery, curtains, screens, pillows - everything should be in harmony with each other. There should be no contrasts.
Figure 1.Modern Provence style is light furniture, heavy forged chandeliers and subdued lighting. Lighting in a room decorated in Provence style should be subdued. Usually these are heavy forged chandeliers or floor lamps with lampshades. It is unacceptable to use materials such as plastic, glass, shiny metal fittings. Otherwise, this style is sometimes called rustic, since it was for provincial settlements that the use of traditional natural materials was typical. Modern Provence style has retained this property. But, unlike the Russian village style, it is characterized not only by environmental friendliness, but also by a certain sophistication, a unique charm. It is no coincidence that this style is especially popular with owners of large houses or apartments. A high-quality project in Provence style is very expensive. Natural finishing materials are the most expensive component of such an interior. However, the result will be truly impressive. The atmosphere of tenderness and coziness that this style will bring to your home will delight you and your loved ones for a long time. Return to contents</a>Modern in the living room interior
Figure 2.The Art Nouveau style is characterized by smooth lines and rich colors. France gave the world another popular style. Its second name is Art Nouveau. However, the name Art Nouveau is more popular. Art Nouveau is characterized by a gravitation towards nature. Decorating a living room in the Art Nouveau style is an essential use of smooth lines, natural colors and decor of various textures. Interiors made in this style are usually bright (but not flashy) colors. Curved zoning of the floor or ceiling, ornate staircases, stained glass or mosaics - all these are characteristic features of Art Nouveau. The aesthetics of the premises are not sacrificed to functionality. The use of materials that imitate natural ones is allowed. The ceiling may have stucco or painting, and the floor may have a "grassy" carpet. Plant motifs are clearly visible in accessories and decorative items (Fig. 2). Mythological motifs are often used in such interiors. Return to contents</a>Living room in fusion style
Figure 3.Fusion combines different styles and design trends. One of the most popular interior styles is fusion (from the English fusion - mixing). It is characterized by the presence of many details, different in color, texture and purpose (Fig. 3). The style arose at the end of the 20th century in America as a result of the mixing and intersection of different cultures. Projects in this style are conceived and executed not at the functional level, but on a wave of emotions. It is not always believed at the development stage that some materials and objects can be combined with each other. And only after the completion of the work is the overall organic nature of the space visible. Fusion interiors should be carefully worked out at the sketch stage. All details should take their place, so as not to turn the living room into a junk shop. A variety of materials can be used to decorate living rooms. However, in the end, you should get a room with a unifying motif.
A living room in a classic style is characterized bydecorating the ceiling with stucco. A good result can be achieved by using elements of two different styles: high-tech furniture and ethnic decor or classics and skins on the floor. Although professional designers can mix many styles in one project and in one room, amateurs are advised to limit themselves to two or three. In addition to those mentioned, there are many different interior styles that you can use when decorating a living room: high-tech, shabby chic, Scandinavian, ethnic, loft, chalet, country. Surely you surround yourself with details of one of them simply because you like it on an emotional level. Try to determine the style of your favorite things in the interior. Do not be afraid to make changes to your usual way of life. A few fresh ideas and a couple of new decorative elements introduced into the design can change your living room in a matter of minutes. It is advisable to make global changes to the interior only if you are sure that all family members will feel comfortable in the new environment. Do not forget that in the living room, as in any other room, the interior design should correspond to the lifestyle and temperament of the owners. Remember that you and your family will have to spend a significant amount of time in the chosen interior. If you decide to change the interior yourself, then try to involve everyone who lives with you in this exciting activity. This way, everyone will have the opportunity to express themselves, and as a result, everyone will feel their involvement in the home warmth and comfort.
