The living room is the most critical gathering place for your family, friends, and guests. It’s literally the centerpiece of your house. This is the place where you usually entertain, relax, and socialize.
Besides, one should also keep in mind any other idea that this room should serve before concluding that interior design looks for their living room.
There are some absolute must-haves and indispensable items that need to be included in the interior design of the living room to complete its most elegant look. So, here goes my ten recommendations.
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1. A Centerpiece Inside the Centerpiece
Every living room should have a focal point that captures attention while also being functional at the same time. I like to call it a centerpiece.
It can be your TV wall with an impressive backdrop of Carrara Marble Mosaic Tile, grand storage design for your books, potter, a fabulous chandelier, or a large window.
2. Comfortable Seating Arrangement
If you have an adjustable room where various planning areas for seating is possible, there is nothing like it.
Several arrangements for accommodation of distinct and various resolutions, such as formal seating for guests and structured conversations, cozy arrangements for family and friends to relax and entertain, just kind of complete the primary purpose of a living room.
But if you can’t arrange different seating groups, your main seating must be comfortable for everyone. You do not have to scrimp on style these days to find well-made, luxurious pillows.
Trust me, it’s worth the splurge to collect quality pieces that you can enjoy for the coming of the years.
3. Proportion, Scale, and Symmetry
One of the foremost things to consider when designing a living room is the proportion, scale, and symmetry of all the things that you want to incorporate.
Personally, for me, asymmetric, disproportional, and unscaled objects and designs are a big whack.
A balanced play between patterned elements such as size, shape, color, and texture can create an exciting and friendly living space.
4. Items With Personal Attachment
This is definitely necessary and must-have when adorning a living room. You should perpetually show off and brush up your living room with personal pieces.
It can be a piece of art, a photograph, items related to your hobbies and interests, a souvenir, etc. This will show a genuine reflection of the homeowners, which is incomparable to anyone.
Trust me on this one again, as it ultimately makes your living room interior design and decor unique.
5. A Proper Sized Rug
Nothing can make a living room feel more incomplete than a too-small or too-big of a rug. Ensure that the front legs of your upholstery should be able to sit well on top of it.
This will give you faith in space you have and will make a massive difference in your living room decor. Rugs are a magnificent way to incorporate textures and color, especially if your interior style is B&W or B&W, monochromatic, or minimalistic.
6. An Element of Nature
Whether it is just cut flowers on a nightstand or a fiddle leaf fig tree in your living room, plants and flowers add color and a living element and freshness to any room.
Besides incorporating plants, nature-themed wallpapers to your walls can add a fabulous character to truly make your space a ‘living’ room. This trend, also known as ‘biophilia,’ is amongst the latest interior trends.
Again, trust me when I tell you that this is the absolute favorite among the designers.
7. Extravagant Pillows
It’s always a good idea to throw pillows on your chairs or crouch that are not only incorporated for their function in providing extra comfort. They also allow an excellent opportunity to bring in vibrant textures and colors.
You can easily change its covers to instantly change the look of your living room interiors without much effort and cost.
8. Coffee Table
With the right style, shade, and color, your coffee table will put all the pieces of your furniture together to give it a more complete look.
9. Drapes
Bold drapes, blinds, or curtains, are another way of introducing color and character to your living room. While a unique design, fabric, and bright color can add eye-catching drama to space, neutral and straightforward drapes can elevate the elegance of your living room. Whatever is your style, curtains sure are must-haves in the list of living room essentials.
10. Art Pieces
It is one of the things that helps showcase your style and character through your interior design. We would always encourage you to spend in art when you find a piece that resonates with your soul.
And don’t worry about whether it ‘matches’ with your interior, because you will always find the right place for it.