Creating the perfect living room that gently welcomes you, your family, and your friends to relax and settle in for a while might seem unattainable. In reality, it is quite easy to make your living room into your favourite room by following these easy tips for the cosy and stylish room you will never want to leave.
Select an Anchor Piece of Furniture
An anchor piece is one that ties the room together. While it may not be the focal point of the space, it is the object that draws people in to sit down and stay for a while. Look for a comfortable yet stylish sofa you will want to lounge on for hours on end. Check out these fabric corner sofas in quality boucle material to get started. Choose a piece that will nestle nicely to a corner in your living room and complete the space with its unique boucle covering in a colour you love.
Add Texture, Layers, and Visual Interest to the Floor
The floor is an often forgotten part of any room. Whether your floor is old and worn or new and beautiful, you can always add more style by implementing the power of rugs. They can transform any space through the use of textured fabrics and patterns. In addition, rugs help dampen sound and warm up your feet as they pad along what would otherwise be a cold floor, especially on a winter day.
Watch this short video for ideas and inspiration on how to layer rugs.
Control the Lighting
Lights have a way of creating a mood in a room. Bright lights are great for certain activities, but warm and subdued lighting evokes a different feel, especially in a space you want to feel cosy. Install a variety of lighting that ranges from overhead fan kits to wall sconces and more subdued table lamps. By giving yourself options in lighting, you can go for brightness during a competitive board game with your family or turn off the overhead lights and turn on the table lamps for a different effect when you are entertaining your friends on a night in with a few glasses of wine.
Use Window Treatments as Design Elements
If you think window treatments are only useful to block the sun, think again. These ubiquitous elements in your home can also serve as design elements that make your living room feel more comfortable. Look for curtains that are heavy-looking and full, as they will make you think of warm blankets and coverings. Hang the curtains high on the wall, close to the ceiling for maximum effect. They will serve as wall décor, a way to dampen the sound of the outside world, block a draught or two, and look beautiful the whole time.
Finding ways to create a stylish room that is cosy and comfortable is easy when you follow these helpful tips. Pick one or all of them and get started today. Begin with a sofa and finish by inviting your friends over for a gathering in comfortable surroundings that you will enjoy for years to come.
