design tips for decorating a living room
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Design tips for decorating a living room
It is easy for you to have an impressive, blended living
room. The design of a living room often dictates the feel
and function of the space. The elements of color, texture,
materials and arrangement all play important roles in both
how the space will be used and how one will feel in the
environment.
Find inspiration home decors already in the living room
that holds special meaning. Using the color scheme of the
home decor, you can design the other elements of the
living room. For example, an inspirational home decor
could be a blue throw with yellow and green highlights.
The less prominent colors in the item (yellow and green)
can lend ideas for the color of larger items in the room.
For example, the color of the walls, furniture upholstery,
floor rugs and curtain can be taken directly from these
shades. The predominant color in the throw (blue) can
function as a contrast burst throughout the room on items
such as pillows, wall hangings, vases and lampshades.
It is important for you to choose a design style for a living
room; you can set the tone for the look and feel of the
room before selecting its components. Some popular
styles are French country, rustic cottage, a taste of
Tuscany, and romantic comfort. Each distinct style relates
to a particular color scheme and style of furnishing. For
example, a French country living room often employs a
soft palette with white as the primary color used. Soft
grays, blues and creams also play an important role.
Furnishings are inspired by antique elements that might
have been previously used as other furniture elements at
a different time.
Magazine pictures often serve as excellent resource
guides to room design. Selecting pieces based on the
furnishings, colors, and accessories in the picture will
create a room that blends together well. Items can be
difficult (and often expensive) to match perfectly;
however, by following the size, texture and feel of the
items in the picture, you can create a similar look while
keeping the design original.
Living rooms with prominent architectural features often
make designing the room easier. Using the focal point as a
basis for inspiration, you can employ the colors and
textures of the item in other elements in the room. For
example, a large marble fireplace can dictate that white
should be a prominent design color. The cold, icy feel of
the marble can either be supported by the use of other
similarly severe elements such as leather couches or glass
tables, or it can be contrasted with the use of soft
elements such as overstuffed couches and cotton rugs.