Home Improvements

Top Ten Living Room Decorating Tips

By: Joseph Akintaju on April 21, 2013 @ 9:14 pm

The task of decorating a living room can be a challenge. But, with the help of some top home decorators and their creative ideas, you can have the living room that you’ve always wanted. These top ten decorating tips will help to give you the inspiration you need for your living room.

10 – Wall Decorations

Wall decorations, or wall stickers, can be a great way to add some visual appeal into a room without costing a fortune. There are many different types of wall decorations, so you can find styles to complement any previous decorations or style choice. Whether you choose a subtle wall pattern or a black and white world map, you can liven up a room in an instant through a few simple wall decorations.

9 – The Benefits Of A Simple Table

As you plan your living room, consider organizing your furniture around some sort of a table. Whether you choose an end table by the side of a loveseat or a coffee table in the center of the room, the number of things you can do with a table is endless.

8 – Liven Things Up By Mixing Styles

When you choose a pattern or style for a room, don’t feel like you are locked in. Different patterns and textures can make a room very visually appealing, so don’t be afraid to mix and match. This mixing does require a certain level of thought, however. If you get too over excited about different patterns and textures, you will likely start to feel slightly chaotic.

7 – Create Harmony Between Colors

As you choose colors for your living room, try to find a balance between total color matching and extreme diversity. Choose colors that complement each other without being exactly the same.

6 – Organize Your Clutter

Everyone has some clutter in their home. Use your most common clutter items to your advantage by making them a decoration piece. For example, if you regularly have books lying around, create a decorative table stack by placing the books on top of each other near the side of a chair or couch. This type of creative organization can be visually appealing while giving you easy access to your favorite things.

5 – Learn How To Work With Space

Space can be your best and worst friend, so learning how to use space to your advantage can be very helpful. There are a few basic things to remember:

*Too much furniture can make a small room appear smaller and overcrowded

*Not enough furniture in a large room can make it appear barren

*Mirrors and windows can make a room appear larger

*Lighter colors broaden a room while darker and cooler colors make a room appear smaller

4 – Consider Scale

As you pick out furniture, pay attention to the scale of things. If your room is small, choose smaller furniture.

3 – Play With Accents

One of the best ways to make a room interesting is to have a few fun accent pieces. Find something unique and use it to decorate.

2 – Use Beautiful Art Work

Artwork can totally change the mood in a room. Choose art pieces that make you feel good in your home.

1 – Embrace Your Individuality

As you decorate your home and your living room, embrace your uniqueness. Throw out preconceived notions and let your home be an expression of you. Choose the tips  you want to follow and then let your own imagination take you to the living room you’ve always wanted.

Lawrence writes for Fireplace Mantels 123, a fireplace company offering a wide selection of gas fireplaces, mantel shelves and fireplace surrounds.  

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