5 Tips for Designing Your Living Room
We polled our Modsy Designers to get the inside scoop on their top five tips to make designing your living room a breeze.
1. Hone in on the primary use of the room
Will you use the space to hunker down and watch tv, host formal gatherings, or as a cozy spot to spend time with your family? Deciding how you want to use the room will help make deciding on the best layout and type of furniture much easier.
2. Arrange your furniture for conversation
The living room is often an important gathering point in the house. Arrange your furniture in a way that encourages interaction and conversation. Don’t be afraid to pull your chairs or sofa away from the wall.
3. Get smart with color
Color is one of the more powerful design tools at your disposal. If you want to make a statement, pick one bold move, like an accent wall or statement sofa, and keep the rest of your space more neutral. If you’re a little nervous about color, consider limiting bold hues to your accessories like pillows and art, which can be replaced more easily.
4. Play with textures
Whether you love a bold color or are more into neutrals, working with a variety of textures is a great way to add depth and sophistication to your space. Combine pieces like a chunky rug, a sheepskin throw, a velvet couch, and a leather chair for a look that’s layered and eye-catching.
5. Vary the scale
Don’t buy pieces that all have the same weight and height. If you have a large sofa, opt for an open base coffee table for balance. Try pairing lamps or side tables of different heights and styles for a more unique and less “matchy-matchy” feel.
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Such an amazing collection of furniture, nice colour combination and great piece of articles. And I love your decoration ideas. Thanks for sharing this post with us!
My best friend just moved into a new home, and I wanted to get her a house warming gift. She loves hunting, and she and her husband have a lot of nature themed furniture. I love your idea to play with textures to add depth and sophistication to your space. I’ll have to get her something with antlers so that it can add some varied texture into her new home.
Hi Monica, wow that sounds like an amazing space! You should definitely check out this antler chandelier which is pretty amazing. You can also gift her a Modsy deign package so she can see how it might look in her space!