Much like the kitchen living room is the heart of the home. It’s where you enjoy family movie nights, unwind with a good book or even help your kids tackle their homework assignments. Since it’s used in so many different ways, it’s important for your living room to be outfitted with the right furniture, including a comfortable sofa and decorative pieces.  Whether your goal is to simply refresh your living room for the season or completely revamp it, you’re bound to find the perfect design ideas in this article.

Sofa

The first living room essential you should nail down first is the sofa. As the largest piece of furniture in the room, the couch is paramount to setting the right tone of your space. Throw pillows are another great way to bring in color, pattern, and texture. Invest in your couch, design your living room with rugs that will lighten up the place.

Lifestyle is also a consideration, when choosing the right type of furniture as it will determine how much use the piece will receive, and in turn, the best color family and fabric. For instance, something like white mohair wouldn’t work well with sticky children’s hands and muddy paws from pets.

Address Your Wall

Certain paint colors can impact your mood, make a room appear brighter and larger, or even give your interior an entirely new look. That said, it’s not always easy landing on the right paint colour for your space, especially when it comes to the living room. You want to choose a hue that suits your living room decor draws attention away from any flaws that might exist.

Accessories are more than just trinkets or clutter. They are an opportunity to tell a story about the personality and life of the homeowner. By weaving these pieces into the overall design, the space will truly feel like your home.

Lightening

Choosing the right lighting for the different rooms in your home can be complicated. There’re bright lights, and dim lights, and hanging lights, and wall lights, and chandelier lights, and LED lights; there are so many lights.

The living room is made for entertainment or relaxation. With that being said, you’ll want to be able to have access to bright light if needed, but you won’t want to use the bright light all the time. Here, floor lamps, table lamps, and sconces will be your best friends.

Dimmer switches are also great for living rooms; that way, you can put the bright light on and dim it according to the mood of the room.