Are you bored with your living room? Do the style and colour seem a bit flat and uninteresting? Then why not give your living space a style upgrade? There’s no need to change the whole room as one big change could give it the lift it needs. A new piece of furniture or a clever decorating trick may be enough for you to fall in love with your living room again.
So, what single change will give your living room the biggest style upgrade? Here are five ideas that might just inspire you.
Change your sofa
Your sofa is the place you head to when you want to switch off and relax. It’s very often the biggest piece of furniture in a living room. So, changing it can completely alter the look and feel of your space.
For uber-modern styling go for a curvy design-led sofa or one in a bold primary colour for the maximalist approach. For minimalist living rooms, try a mid-century-inspired sofa with turned wooden legs and linen fabric. But don’t leave the sofa bare, add extra layers with throws and cushions to make it really stand out.
Paint the ceiling
Most of us have a white ceiling and we don’t give it much thought. Whereas we often repaint the walls in all kinds of colours and wallpaper in an array of patterns. So, why not turn the style rulebook on its head and paint the ceiling instead?
Light walls and a dark ceiling can instantly make an impact. Go bold with black or dark blue for a truly stunning look. If you don’t want it too dark, choose warm tones such as terracotta or yellow. Or cover it in gold for an ornate finish that really wows.
Hang wall art Hang wall art
Most people with wealth appreciate good art and like to display them on their walls. Art is a way for many people to cope with stress. A lot of people want to decorate their homes with the artwork. Living rooms are focal points that reflect your interests, style, and personality. Wall art can accentuate the décor in a home and create a space that seems more lively. This will add a statement and a focal point in any room. The canvas wall art will make the decoration look awesome and will bring some fresh thoughts to the people who are looking at it. A new piece of wall art can help you change the look of your living room.
Put up a large mural
If painting the ceiling is simply too much, then you could upgrade a wall with a completely new style. And a large mural is one way to do just that. Go for an off-the-shelf design or create your own using a specialist print company to help.
Decorate your wall with elegant palms, mountain vistas, city skylines, or abstract artwork. Rearrange your furniture so your mural isn’t blocked by cupboards or seating. You really want the wall to remain the focal point.
Add a carpet to the floor
Replacing your carpet will instantly change the room. Cozy interiors can be enhanced with a monochrome Berber carpet and nature-inspired living rooms will look on-trend with a woven jute or sisal floor covering.
If you want to make a feature of your floor, go for something more unusual such as a tufted pattern or different pile heights to add an extra layer of texture and style.
Install new lighting
Lighting is a key feature that makes a living room look modern and stylish. So, a rethink of your lighting fixtures is an easy and innovative way to change your space.
Use wall lamps to highlight your favourite artwork, table lamps to cosy up corners, and oversized, statement ceiling lights to introduce a new focal point. By using multiple lights, you can change the mood and ambiance of the room by simply turning individual lights on and off.