A dream house is not just a place to shelter and rest. Time to gather with family is also important. Creating quality time with all family members will feel complete with a simple, yet cozy living room design. Are you still confused how to make a comfortable living room decoration? Or still don’t know how to maximize the design of a narrow living room because you only have little space in your house? Here are some tips that you can use as references.
Find a Spot of Empty Space with Antique Carpet
Sometimes you and your children or partner just wants to lie down while reading novels or comics. If the living room is spacious enough, next to the sofa, leave a little space. Pair the carpet with soft textured feather so your family time is more comfortable. You can customize the style of the carpet with the nuances of the interior in the house.
Place a Simple and Stylish Bookshelf
If your minimalist living room chooses a collection of books or children’s toys, arrange them on a shelf that looks stylish. You can choose neutral white or natural wood colors with additional decorations such as statues or miniatures. Arrange all collections in a horizontal position to eliminate the impression of tightness or stuffiness.
Use the Hidden Bar
Gathering without snacks or beverage will certainly felt something is missing and not to mention totally boring. Use one corner of the living room to be a hidden bar. If you’re a wine lover, you can put your wine collection there. You can also place a small refrigerator that you can fill with soft-drinks and your favorite snacks.
Use Bright Colors
Bright colors like pastels will give a calming effect especially if applied in the living room. If you are worried about coffee spills that will leave spots on the walls or carpets, there are now many materials that can protect your furniture from stains. On the market there are many anti-stain paints or synthetic plastic rugs that are easy to clean.
Not a Fan of Bright Colors? Combine Lighting with Natural Colors
A simple and comfortable living room is indeed the family’s dream. Modern brown-style sofa can be chosen because of its natural color according to the color of the wall behind it.
Family photos that are intentionally printed in black and white are arranged neatly under yellow lighting, becoming silent decorations that are able to tell the lives and friendliness of its inhabitants. All natural colors are comfortable but tend to be dark, offset by the opposite wall painted white and large windows for natural lighting.
Place a Comfortable Sofa with Many Pillows
In addition to the carpet with comfortable feathers, the room where the family spends watching TV is certainly not complete if it is not equipped with a soft sofa. Add a lot of cushion to accompany the event to watch together with your family members.
Built-in TV
Installing a TV with a built-in system will give the impression that the room is not too full, especially now almost all families have a flat TV that is compact and does not take up space. You can install a large rack that has a built-in TV in the center. In addition to looking more stylish, “entering” TV on the wall will prevent it from falling down at any time. The same thing you can do with your home theater equipment.
Display Your Art Collection on the Wall
Do you have collection of paintings, old-school black and white photos, or old music records? Instead of just stacking them in a closet, why not just put them on display? Just look at how your family room can seem to change just because the walls are plastered with collections of knick-knacks, for example. You can also do the same with the collection items that you have.
Semi Outdoor Cozy Living Room
If you have a garden next to the house, there’s nothing wrong with applying the concept of a living room that is directly connected to the park. Similar colors can be applied to furniture to create a harmonious atmosphere.
Glass Wall that Makes Bright
Transparent glass walls not only allow you to spoil your eyes to see the scenery outside, but make the room look much wider. You can also create space without walls so that a broad impression is felt.
Decorating a cozy living room can be done in various ways, styles, materials, and colors. Decorating the living room does not need to be too stiff or excessive. You can find ideas from the internet, magazines, and design exhibitions. Make sure the concept of the living room that you want to present in your home is what your heart really wishes to have. Make your dream come true to get a simple and cozy living room.