12 Things You’re Missing in Your Living Room Décor to Make Your Home Look Effortlessly Stylish
The living room is the crux of every home; you host all your guests, family, and friends, where you’ll probably hang out for most of your day. This is why every living room needs to look the part, but what do you do when you’re unsure of how to proceed and can’t really go for an expensive interior designer? Well, we’ve got the perfect solution: add these things, and you’ll have a trendy and chic living room in no time:
Get Decorative Throws
If you read home decor magazines, almost every home has decorative throws over the furniture. Whether it’s the bed, the couch, or even patio furniture, there’s always a fancy throw draped over. Well, why not take a leaf from that? Get decorative throws and place them on the armrests of ottomans and couches. It’ll look fancy, chic, and elegant.
Buy Oversized Artwork
Speaking of elegance, if there’s one thing that makes any room look much grander than it really is, it’s oversized artwork. You don’t even have to go all out with this one; pop into your local grocery store, buy a couple of large prints, and you’ll get the work done. It’s best to hang artwork on empty walls so you utilize the space and make everything look grand.
Get Indoor Plants
A living room isn’t complete if it doesn’t look comfortable and homey. One way to make it look warm and inviting is to get indoor plants. Peace lilies, pothos, philodendrons, and spider plants are the best indoor plants because they look great and don’t really need maintenance. You can also get cacti and eucalyptus, though the latter will eventually outgrow your living room.
Get Built-In Shelving
While floating shelves are all the rage nowadays, we recommend taking it up a notch by getting built-in shelving. Sure, it’ll be a tad bit pricey since you’ll need to literally carve a wall, but once you’re done, you’ll have a pretty unique feature to boast about. You won’t have to worry about the shelf breaking apart, and you could decorate it with little planters and candles to make it charming.
Go For Neutral Curtains
Bright curtains are always recommended if you want to spruce up a room. But we’re taking you in a different direction; instead of getting bright curtains, get neutral tones. You can paint the wall brighter or add a pop of color in another way. Neutral curtains go with almost every piece of furniture, so you won’t have to worry about the room looking dull.
Add A Pop Of Color
Speaking of a room looking dull, your living room needs colorful features to make it more warm and inviting to others. You can add a splash of color by adding small things, like decorative planters, coasters, cushions, and throws. You can even get faux gold covers for door handles and curtain rods to make it look fancier and stylish.
Include Mirrors to Define Space
Mirrors are more than just a way to check your reflection—they’re also a great way to make your living room feel brighter and more spacious. Try placing a large mirror or a few smaller ones across from a window to reflect natural light and open up the space. Mirrors with decorative frames can also work as a beautiful focal point, adding a stylish touch to your walls.
Get Books As Decor
Nothing makes a living room look more friendly and stylish than a well-set bookshelf. But if you’re short on space and have nowhere to add a shelf, you can use the books as a decor, too. Prop up some books on the side tables or the coffee table. Ensure you get books with colors that match and complement the theme of your living room.
Get Unique Sculptures
Head to the nearest dollar store or Walmart and buy a couple of sculptures that you think will fit your living room aesthetic. Sculptures always make a room look fancy and rich and add an elegant touch to the appearance. Adding small sculptures on the coffee table won’t only act as decor, but it’ll also make your living room look like it was designed by a professional.
Add Accent Chairs
Accent chairs are a stylish and practical way to upgrade your living room. If you have a neutral color scheme, try adding a bold or patterned chair to make the space pop. For a more modern feel, go with a sleek and simple design. These chairs are not just great for extra seating—they also help create cozy spots that make your living room feel warm, inviting, and flexible for different uses.
Get Ottomans As Tables
Scrap the old coffee table trend and hop on the ottoman bandwagon. Ottomans make your living room look like it’s dripping royalty, and you won’t even have to break the bank for it. It’s best to get ottomans that double as storage and use them as coffee tables; ensure you go with flat-top ottomans so they live up to the function.
Add Personal Mementos
Lastly, remember to add personal mementos if you’re dressing up your living room. These could be photo albums, personalized wall hangings, and even paintings and artwork made by kids (if you have any). Personal mementos will give your living room life, add personality and warmth, and prevent it from looking like it was never inhabited.
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This article was first published on RB ITALIA Blog.
