Living Room Decorating Ideas
New Year is rapidly approaching – a time when many people decide to channel the interior designer within and revamp their living room for a fresh new look. If that sounds like you, and you’re looking for a little inspiration to kickstart the redesign process, we’re here to help – with an array of decorating ideas for your living room.
Of course, the focal point of most living areas is the furniture, so to make a bold statement of inspirational intent, you might want to consider an ´out with the old and in with the new mentality.
Certainly, if you´re updating your living room to a more contemporary look, a corner sofa is a great place to start. A distinctly modern style of furniture, a corner sofa can transform a traditional living space into a contemporary, designer room.
What’s more, by fitting snugly into the corner of the room, a corner sofa instantly gives you more space to play with, making the room seem bigger as a result.
There are other ways too to give the illusion of a larger room – all far more cost-effective than building an extension or knocking through a wall! One of the easiest and most effective methods is to hang a large mirror above your fireplace.
Look in the home accessories section of the Darlings of Chelsea website and you’ll find a beautiful collection of stylish lounge mirrors.
Alongside our sleek, modern silver frames is a range of traditional, rustic gilt mirrors; ornate designs perfectly suited to country houses.
And if that’s the look you’re going for, how about accessorising with a vintage leather trunk? Not only do they ooze vintage, rustic charm and appeal – they provide convenient and inconspicuous storage.
When you’re decorating your home for maximum style, convenience is something that can often be forgotten. A minimalist, contemporary living room, for example, will more often than not lack storage space – fine if you’re blessed with a spacious home or a vast loft, but less than ideal if space is at more of a premium.
A brilliantly stylish space saver is a sofa bed – allowing you to free up the spare room for storage without compromising on designer quality furniture. Sofa beds have come a long way in recent years and no longer represent function over form – they are just as sleek and stylish as their regular counterparts.
As a finishing touch to your new look living area, visit our home accessories section to browse our exceptional range of sheepskin and cowhide rugs. Equally befitting of a modern designer home or an English country house, these rugs demand attention and provide a real focal point for the room. The ultimate living room decoration!
