When you get home after a long day, how do you want to feel? Relaxed? Energized? Calm?
Creating the right home environment is such an underrated aspect of self-care! Since the living room is arguably the most prominent room in your home, it’s incredibly important to make sure it feels comfortable enough to live in (it is called the living room after all) and a place you actually want to spend time in.
If you’re unsure about how to start designing your ideal space, here are some living room ideas to guide you.
Choose the Right Furniture
When choosing the perfect living room furniture, you must ask yourself “What are my needs?” What type of activities do you enjoy? What do you want to do more of when you’re at home?
If you love puzzles and family game nights, a wall unit, console, and storage coffee table or ottoman will help keep your room organized. There’s plenty of storage space to help you design a living room playroom that can still accommodate other guests. Win-win!
Is watching movies and TV shows with your partner more your speed? If so, prioritizing comfort is the way to go. For larger spaces, motion furniture, such as recliner sectionals and sofas, make ideal choices for cozy binge-watching sessions. If you live in an apartment, try a soft stationary sofa or loveseat to sink into after a long day.
If you’re an avid reader, you’ll want to pay extra attention to lighting. Place a living room lamp and end table next to your favorite accent chair and escape into the pages of your latest book.
Remember - when creating your space, ask yourself: what do I want to prioritize in my life? What are the things that I want to do more of in my home? Once you answer those questions, designing your ideal living room becomes much less overwhelming.
Creating the Right Mood
Now that you have identified your lifestyle needs and the type of comfy furniture to match, it’s time to make style decisions. (Psst… this is the fun part!)
Choosing the right color theme for your living room sets the mood for your home. If you like to keep up with the trends, Pantone’s color of the year is Peach Fuzz – an airy combination of pink and orange. Want a sophisticated space? Stick with deep greys or hyper-pigmented colors. Are you an ocean lover? Give calming blues a try. Need a bright and cheery vibe? Sunshine yellow will do the job! Here at Badcock, we always suggest that you follow your heart. There’s no wrong choice when it comes to personal style!
After choosing the furniture and color theme, it’s time to tackle the details. Here’s where you want to aim for a mix of textures to keep your space visually interesting. Metallics, fabrics, mirrors, paintings, patterns, pillows, frames, and tabletop accents can all co-exist so long as you stick to your color theme. And don’t forget a rug! They help your space feel grounded and warm. Plus, it’s an easy way to add a pop of color.
Bonus Tip: If there’s a single item that you absolutely love that doesn’t match anything else at all, that’s OK! Proudly display it anyway! That’s what professional interior designers call an “odd thing out.” Intentional choices like these help your space feel like YOU, and that’s the whole point.
Now that you have some guidance, it’s time for you to transform your living room. Your home is your safe space, so treat it with love and build a living room space that brings you (and your family) some inner peace.
