La lounge area it is a meeting place, a space in which we like to feel comfortable and with a homely feeling. It is also a place that must be functional, where we like to have our leisure things, a comfortable sofa and enough space for everyone. So we must think carefully about all the details and elements to decorate the room before getting down to work.
The living room is a place where we will receive people, and where we will spend many hours of leisure during the day. Must be spacious, comfortable, bright and above all convey the feeling of comfort. That is why we are going to give you some ideas on how to decorate the living room, from the colors to choose from to furniture and textiles.
What style do you want in the living room
One of the things to decide first is the style in which we will decorate the living room. We have talked to you about many different styles and without a doubt there is a wide range to give us ideas. The Nordic style is one of the most sought after for many reasons. It is a simple and practical style, bright and fashionable. But we also have the masculine industrial style, the homely rustic style or the more modern minimalist style. Be that as it may, what we must do is focus on one style and make a list of its essentials. An example is choosing the Nordic style and adding things like light wood furniture, wooden floors, pastel colors and white walls.
Now that spring is approaching, we also suggest a very fresh and natural style. This room with a Mediterranean touch is ideal to give fresh air to our living room. You only need white and light blue textiles, small wooden furniture and of course incorporate the new wicker trend. This material is very fashionable right now and provides great naturalness, and there are from poufs to storage baskets or chairs for the living room.
Choose the right sofa
The sofa is one of the pieces of furniture that will matter the most to us when decorating the living room. There are many possibilities today. One tip is that you measure the place where you are going to go in order to also choose according to the size of the sofa. On the other hand, you have to choose between those of leather or leatherette and fabric. Leather ones are the most expensive, but also very durable and resistant to stains. The leatherette ones clean well but do not last as long, and the fabric ones are usually the cheapest, there are many colors and patterns but stains and wear finish with them.
You should also think about the style of your living room. A black leather sofa is fine in a modern setting, one with tufted for classic spaces, another in brown leather for an industrial style, and a white or gray for Nordic style. Choosing the right sofa depends on all these factors, which must always be taken into account.
The shades for the living room
In the living room they are usually chosen light and serene tones, so that the space is much more welcoming. The best idea is to choose a basic base tone, such as beige, gray or white, which will be the protagonist. There is a secondary tone that goes with this one, and then a tertiary tone of which there are only small touches. In this room they have beige and gray as a base, secondary yellow and tertiary blue.
Living room textiles
Another thing that we should not forget for the living room is textiles. Cushions, rugs, and curtains can change the look of a living room. Today we must remember that the print mixes to give a different touch to the environments.
Furniture with personality in the living room
Although the sofa is important, we must also bear in mind that you have to choose other furniture. The essentials would be the furniture for the television, a storage shelf and the coffee table to keep things close at hand. If these furniture is chosen with personality, we will have a very special room. We can buy original design furniture, or restore vintage furniture.
Lighting in the living room
Another point that should also be important when decorating the room is lighting. There is no use buying beautiful furniture if the lighting is poor, or painting everything white if there is no light later, because the living room will not seem cozy. It's good have natural light, so to increase it we can use mirrors on the walls, light tones and reflective surfaces. But at night you also have to have lighting points. A large lamp in the center is a good idea, but if we have corners that are dark, we can opt for halogens or for floor lamps located in strategic places.