What you should put in your Living room
The living room is an important part of your house. The way you decide to style and decorate it reflects your personality. There are numerous things you can put in your living room but certain things convey a message and create the right environment in your living room where you and your guests may feel relaxed and cozy. Here are some things you should consider:
Cozy Rugs
When the living room has a warm and fuzzy looking rug, it makes the person feel comfortable and at home. If the floor is tiled or marbled it may look luxurious but carpeted floor is more likely to make you feel cozy than tiled ones. A fluffy rug gives a warm and snug vibe.
Light Drapes
While bold drapes will make the room look more colorful, they can sometimes stand out a bit too much and shun out the other décor. Especially in summers, light-colored chiffon, net or organza drapes do much to freshen up the room. Moreover, they help to fill to the room with sunlight and make it seem wider and open.
Plants
Putting indoor plants like a spider plant, ficus, Araucaria, and aloe vera will not only add to aesthetic of the living room but it helps the clean the air. Many plants have been proven to have health benefits, like smelling rosemary can increase your brain’s memorizing capacity. A bit of tall green plant will make the room look clean and you can a plant that may complement the style of the rest of the room. For instance, if your living room has many sleek and tall decoration pieces, a tall aloe vera plant in a corner of a room will complete the look.
Pictures or paintings
A wall dedicated to a nicely arranged set of family pictures will add a touch of intimacy on a personal level. Paintings complementing the colors of décor can be added to bring oomph to the walls.
Center table
A small, simple and elegant center table or coffee table is actually a more practical part of the décor. It also helps to tie together the look and makes the room much cozy. Plus, it makes tea time or coffee time convenient.
Fireplace
Fireplace installed in a wall makes the room look cozy and of course, warms up the room. It pulls together the things the aesthetic of the room. There is always the option for fireplace screens that serve as an amazing décor, very subtle but effective.
Candles
Candles on a shelf or table can add so much to the room in terms of coziness. The room seems very inviting and engaging. Scented candles can be put to serve two purposes and overall, makes the room appealing. You can buy the decorative battery operated candles as well. They come in so many patterns and add a subdued aesthetic effect.
Aroma/Essential Oil Diffuser
No matter how clean, cozy and beautiful your living room looks, in order for it to feel good, it must smell good. You can use light fragrances or flower-based essential oils to have the room appeal to people. Light flower fragrances can lift up moods.
Puffy Cushion
Big, fluffy pillows or cushions heighten the coziness of the living room. They add ease to the look. They can be very relaxing for you and your guests.
Lamps
Lamps help to create a soothing effect. You can either use table lamps or floor lamps. You can use Himalayan salt lamps. These are especially famous for soothing your body and mind.
Books
If you need to find something to place on your shelves, books always look great. When you pick books that will go well with your color scheme, choose the right color of the cover.
Mirrors
You can always look for the perfect size and design of the mirror that will serve perfectly as your wall décor. These two add a very subtle effect but its something that could make a lot of difference.
Chairs
You can either use chairs or sofas in the living room. A large chair with a tall back serves as an important piece to tie the furniture together. Also, these are always wonderfully comfortable for your elder guests if they are armchairs.
Miscellaneous décor items
There is always a lot to choose from when it comes to the tiny décor pieces. You can display candles or lanterns on the shelves. Many trending décors like the himmeli orbs are also worth considering. These come in versatile designs. Some display candles in them and some are meant to be hung. A chandelier is always essential when trying to add grandeur to your living room.
If you have windows in your living room, you can also get creative with their curtains. For your walls, the wall clock is a must. It’s one of the customary décors that cannot be skipped. But you may also use table clocks. A long-case clock is a great idea if you want to go for a Victorian look, with wooden floors.
It can be very tempting to put all the nice little décor pieces in your living room but do be mindful as to not overcrowd the room. When it comes to a color scheme, it is important you pick out a theme first and start planning according to that. Additionally, consider that living room is generally supposed to have less grandeur and more ease to it. It should always make one feel at home and comfortable.
