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If you are looking for budget apartment living room ideas, then you’ll be more than aware of the tricky task of making a room look much bigger, brighter and inviting, all on a limited budget. 

Interior transformations don’t always have to be grand affairs. Instead, they can be slowly curated through minimal updates that don’t break the bank but leave your home feeling all the more sophisticated. 

Though it can be challenging to find the right living room ideas for apartments, there are several benefits to compact living. A well-designed apartment living room or studio space can feel just as comfortable as a larger space, with all the coziness and comfort associated with functional family living. 

Here, some of our favorite interior designers offer their living room ideas, advice and expertise for decorating your apartment living room on a budget.

Budget apartment living room ideas

One of the main advantages of an apartment is the convenient accessibility of everything that’s needed. Easy maintenance is another reward. All you have to do now is to find the perfect color palette, apartment layout, furniture and storage ideas to suit your space – and that's where our apartment decor ideas factor in. 

Whilst it is essential to set an interior design budget and stick to it, it is also important to design a home you will love. These budget apartment living room ideas will help inspire you to achieve the space of your dreams; you might also want to consider how you can rethink organizing in a small apartment since a clutter-free space can work wonders on making inexpensive reworks look luxurious. It is also important to avoid anything that makes your house look cheap.

 

1. Support artisan makers

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One of our favorite ways to save money on a project while still getting quality items in a home is using makers from Etsy. There are so many great small lighting shops that have amazing products for a fraction of the price of big retailers. 

'You can find vintage or newly-made lamps specifically for living rooms that can make a big impact on your space,' says Jessica Nelson, principal designer at Jessica Nelson Interior Design .

'We also source a ton of vintage rugs from Etsy that come straight from Turkey for a lot less. These are another high-impact item that can transform a living room, playroom, or basement.'

2. Create stylish display areas

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If you love collecting beautiful pieces then ditching the books and creating simple yet stylish display areas in an alcove or mantlepiece will update your budget apartment living room instantly and affordably. Interior stylists always group items in odd numbers because they work much better visually and remember to vary the heights and textures for added interest. 

'Look out for artisan made ceramics as they will have a uniqueness that will add character and shape more so than mass-produced pieces,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens.

3. Embrace the biophilia trend

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Decorating with plants is a simple yet beautiful way to add interest on a budget. Invest in a selection of plants and you'll transform your budget apartment living room into one that feels fresh and revived in no time, as Suzy McMahon, buying director at Sofology explains: 

'Nature always feels so life affirming and positive so the biophilia trend is something we can all embrace. Whether you opt for patterned wallpaper, fabric or simply add a few house plants  to your room, it provides an uplifting and optimistic feel. Lush velvet upholstery in rich color sets the look off perfectly.' 

4. Be creative with your paint 

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Creative paint ideas and paint tricks can bring unique beauty to a home – and the more inventive they are, the better. 

Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene agrees: 'Paint is the perfect way to transform a space quickly and easily, adding personality and character to create an inspired interior. '

'Add impact to your living space with bands of color painted as horizontal stripes or use blocks of color to create a focal point such as the backdrop to a favorite artwork, or perhaps highlight architectural detailing. Vivid hues and lively tones work well in budget apartment living rooms that are made for entertaining.'

5. Create a gallery wall 

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Curating beautiful gallery walls have never been so effortless. Affordable art fairs, where modern masters sell for under $1,000, are thriving, so creating your very own gallery wall in your apartment couldn’t be easier, or cheaper. 

'Often it can be hard to know what to put that expanse of space behind the sofa, a gallery wall is a good option and it won't break the bank,' says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief, Homes & Gardens. 'Scour flea markets for vintage frames and intersperse them with mirrors you already have, the result will add interest and color to your budget apartment living room. '

6. Update a tired cabinet with paint 

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Think about a fresh lick of paint, but in small doses as a weekend DIY project. 

‘Most of us have an old chest, chair or table that has seen better days,’ says Helen Shaw, director of Benjamin Moore . ‘Painting the inside or the legs in an eye-catching color can make it feel like you have a brand-new piece at a fraction of the cost of buying new furniture.’ 

Annie Sloan , color and paint expert agrees: 'Painting is the best form of DIY – a coat of color transforms the look of your home, and you don’t get much cheaper than a tin of paint. My paint is especially thick and creamy and exceptionally pigmented, so that furniture painters can achieve decorative effects. This means it goes a long way. You can water it down and apply with a wet brush, you’ll be stunned how many pieces you can paint with a litre.'

7. Add a natural wood shelf

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Decorating shelves is a simple way to add space to a budget apartment living room, and works especially well for small apartment living rooms that might not be large enough for a side table.  

'Aside from functionality, this has created space for decorative objects that add style and nuance, but can also be updated easily throughout the year so that your living space always feels fresh,' says Katie Lion, senior designer at Kitesgrove . 

8. Visit antique markets for retro pendants 

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Statement living room lighting ideas are an essential part of the design of the space. Layers of lighting provide the illumination for every one of the room’s functions, and allow changes of mood. But if your budget is limited, then consider visiting antique shops and scouring flea markets for retro finds for a fraction of their retail cost.

'The lights add a personalized flare to a classic interior design and allow for extra décor in a space that may not have the wall or floor space to display other items,' says Jessica Lagrange, founder and principal designer at Jessica Lagrange Interiors . 

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Update your cabinetry with a fresh shade 

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Adding color to living room furniture with paint is a quick and easy way to add style and personality to  budget apartment living room. Whether your living room is an oasis of calm or home to a house full of children, nothing can transform a space like paint. 

'Painting your living room cabinetry is a quick way to revamp the room,' says Lindye Galloway, founder and chief creative officer of Lindye Galloway Studio+Shop . 'By painting the built-in cabinets a beautiful shade of sage green, we injected the space with another calming color and added more visual interest. We chose black trim for the alcove shelves for a bold impact that reflected other black elements in the room.'

10. Match your carpet to your walls 

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When integrating color into your home, it’s often a question of ‘how much?’ People are increasingly bold when it comes to choosing flooring for living rooms, with practical, neutral carpets no longer necessarily the automatic choice, instead, we’re seeing more on-trend colors being used for a far more aspirational style, and in particular we’re seeing an increase in customers co-ordinating their flooring with their walls.  

'When you find a color that works for you, be brave and consider using it on both the floor and ceiling. Gentler, tranquil shades such as lilac, will create a calming inviting environment. It will also unify your space, making it appear larger,' says Punam Chads, head of carpet buying at Carpetright . 

How do you decorate a living room on a budget in an apartment?

The easiest way to decorate a living room on a budget in an apartment is with affordable but effective updates. An easy way to create a tailored space is through paint – choose understated hues for a calming yet expensive effect. 

Lighting and hardware are also important considerations when it comes to improving the overall look of your budget apartment living room. It is easy for these elements to look tacky or stand out for the wrong reasons so look out for high-end materials at flea markets and antique fairs for more affordable prices and pieces that tell an unrivalled story. 

Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

19 Small Apartment Decorating Ideas on a Budget – Steve Brown Apartments

Looking for small apartment decorating ideas on a budget? We reached out to one of Madison’s premier designers for some insights, and combined them with inspirational photos for Pinterest. Low budget? No problem!

Photo courtesy of Laurel McManus Brown, Upper|House

Laurel McManus Brown is the President and Owner of Brownhouse, an Architecture and Interior Design firm. She’s worked on some amazing interior design projects, including the Upper|House here in Madison.

We’re fortunate that she shared some fundamental insights for decorators getting started – especially if you’re working with a tight budget. (And who isn’t?)

Here are her strategies, including some great ideas from Pinterest!

1. Develop a “big vision” or you’ll buy things for the wrong reasons

Laurel believes the key to smart apartment decorating is to start with a master plan, or a “big vision” before you buy anything. “Without a road map, you will end up going in circles and making costly mistakes because you buy things for the wrong reasons,” she said.

Pull together snippets of fabrics, paint color swatches, and pictures from the Internet (Pinterest especially) and magazines outlining the overall look and feel you want to achieve.

Or use an Olioboard, like this one below from Susan Rapp, guest author at Olioboard.

“This will help you to determine what your overall look and feel will be,” Laurel said.

2. Use mirrors

Use large mirrors to make space seem and feel bigger.

3. Create a budget — the boundaries will make you more creative

Even if you have little or no budget, it doesn’t have to be a barrier to creating fun and interesting interiors. “It just takes a little more creativity,” Laurel said. She recommends looking for cost-effective items at:

Experiment with fun paint on an old chair, and cut up an old sweater or jacket to re-cover the seat. “It can stand out like a signature piece without investing much other than a little sweat equity,” Laurel said.

4. Make windows taller

Hang curtains high! Hanging your curtains closer to the ceiling will instantly make a small space feel larger.

5. Don’t decorate your whole apartment all at once

As you begin decorating, Laurel’s advice is to start with one room. This eliminates the anxiety of having to decorate the entire apartment at once. Patience is a virtue – especially for your wallet.

Laurel also notes you will want an “anchor piece” in a room. “If you are buying a sofa, go with a fabric and style that is relatively neutral,” she said. “This way you can change up your look more easily with throw pillows and accents. ”

Think of your interiors this way: Basics on the “big” stuff, color and more daring on the small easily changed items.

6. Choose skinny furniture

No room for a bulky coffee table? This skinny sofa table looks great and tucks in nicely right behind your couch. Great space for a small lamp, plants, and a nice spot for your drinks!

7. Make it functional

Don’t waste money on something that isn’t functional. Buy functional pieces that you’ll use day in and day out first. “Function can still be fashionable,” Brown said.

She also suggests you challenge your definition of “functional” when it comes to home décor. Artwork, for example, can be functional if it elicits a favorable emotion. Does it make you calm? Does it invigorate you?

8. Let the light in

Maximize the natural light in your apartment. This will brighten up your space and make it appear bigger.

9. Use scale to make a small apartment feel big

If you’re in an small apartment, you may feel constrained if the space feels tiny. But Laurel suggests using scale to make a smaller space feel big.

“Stick with fabrics and wallcoverings that are larger in scale,” she said. It sounds counterintuitive to many people, but makes the space look bigger.

These temporary wall treatments – ideal for renters – came from MakingHomeBase.com (@makinghomebase). They are a great example of using scale to make a small space feel big.

Photo credit: Donna Alberico for The New York Times
10. Keep colors light

When choosing the decorations for your apartment try to use light colors. The lighter colors will help reflect the natural light coming into your apartment.

11. Stick with ideas that don’t require a permanent change

Many of the great Internet decorating ideas may not work with an apartment because you’ll need to paint or affect the structure in some ways.

For the bulk of your decorating, stick with ideas that are not part of the physical space. Invest in items you can take with you when you move, such as throw pillows, bedspreads, artwork, furniture and area rugs.

However, some landlords will permit paint changes if the space is returned to its original condition. You might even get reimbursed for upgrades.

12. Let your things multitask

Having multifunctional furniture is key for small space living. This versatile “pi-workstation” desk from Vurni (@vurnitweets) is great for studying and also adds more seating for guests.

13. Don’t just buy bargains (you may never use them)

Remember Laurel’s “Big Vision?” Don’t forget it when you go shopping.

Just because you might get a good deal on something doesn’t mean you should buy it. When you stray from the master plan, you’ll wind up in the same predicament that often occurs with clothes shopping.

“We buy something merely because it’s on sale, and then it sits at the back of our closet because we have nothing that goes with it,” Laurel said. “Home décor is subject to the same rules.”

14. Living room ideas: Arrange your furniture correctly

So you’re saying your living room is small? No worries! It’s all about how you arrange it. Here’s a great schematic to give you some ideas.

15. Throw out old stuff if it doesn’t match your new vision

As the new stuff flows in, it’s time to be cold-hearted and throw out your old junk, er, stuff. Those sentimental attachments can get in the way of achieving the look you really want. Here are a few ways to part with your stuff:

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Use creative storage spaces

Feeling crafty? This DIY ottoman is great for sitting back and propping your feet on as well as a storage unit (under lid and side storage).

17. Organize with trays

The reality is you don’t have a lot of space. Simply keep your clutter under control and keep your space organized to maximize the little storage space you have.

18. Look up!

Don’t waste vertical space! Think vertical, vertical, vertical! Use your walls and create storage space both high and low.

19. Use walls instead of floors and counters

This DIY crate storage unit can be used in just about any room in your apartment. Great in your entryway for shoes and accessories, a great place to store dishes, or just about any need for more storage space.

Cheap decorating ideas on a budget – more photos and ideas to inspire you!

Now that Laurel Brown has helped you focus on the “Big Vision” for your apartment, and given you the tips to buy wisely and in the proper order, it’s time to take a look at some ideas which build on her suggestions. Check these great ideas from Pinterest!

Brilliant! Paint chips – who woulda thunk?

 

Make your own message – on the cheap!

 

Got Christmas garland? Then you’ve got a wall ornament.

 

The perfect use for old textbooks!

 

Pass the peas, please.

 

Besides peas, how about picture frames?  The beauty here is you don’t even need pictures!

 

Who needs a coat rack when we’ve got trees?

 

Put some of that vintage jewelry to work!

 

Did you get a memorable birthday gift? Why not frame the wrapping paper?

 

Use inexpensive bookstore maps to dress up your walls.

 

What do you do with those seashells you brought back from Spring Break? You put ’em on a candle, of course!

 

We love this. Find an old wooden pallet, paint some of the planks, and you’ve got a coat hanger!

 

As the comment says, fun with buttons! Yee-ha!

 

Gotta dig the fork and the spoon.

 

Wallpops – they have many more if you click through on the link.

 

Old jars and bottles and some inexpensive craft paint are all it takes to make these beauties.

 

Not sure why, but paintings leaning against the wall just look cool.

 

A cardboard fireplace? Why not? Just don’t, you know, build a fire in it…

 

You can only imagine what would happen to this thing after some fool gets the munchies…

 

This is cool – don’t just stop at one set of frames. Go nuts!

 

This would be great with postcards (and if the M were turned upside down).

 

So what were you going to do with those old belts anyway?

 

If you’ve got an artist on-hand, this is a must.

 

Vintage album art! Head down to Goodwill today!

 

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Published on Jun 19 2018

Last Updated on Oct 07 2022

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tips for choosing style, decoration and furniture - INMYROOM

The living room in the house is the place where, as the name suggests, guests are received. However, the owners themselves relax here, spending time in front of the TV or a book, with drinks, pleasant conversation and other activities. Therefore, the living room should be the most comfortable place in your home.

If your family consists of several people, it is important to consider the interests of everyone. It is quite possible that for one of the family members, when designing the interior of a living room in an apartment, they will have to give space for working at a computer, doing creative work, even sports. All these points must be planned at the stage of designing the premises.

Determine the center of the living room

Living room design is inseparable from a competent layout. After looking at examples of photos of the living room in the apartment, you can see various space planning options. Of course, the choice depends on your preferences, as well as on the size and functionality of the room.

Place sofas and armchairs around the perimeter of the room in no case is worth it. Firstly, this is the last century, and the modern design of the living room categorically does not accept such a layout. In addition, you will clutter up the space with only recreational items, leaving no free space for other functional areas.

The best option for the interior of the living room is to highlight the central group, around which the rest of the furniture will be grouped. As a rule, a recreation area with a TV and a sofa is chosen as the center of the composition.

A fireplace can also be a central element, next to which chairs, rocking chairs or even luxurious skins for relaxation will comfortably fit.

Standard set of furniture for designing a living room in an apartment:

If the room is large, or it has to take on a diverse functional load, of course, you should not limit yourself to this. The living room may well have a desktop for a computer, chests of drawers and cabinets, a bar counter.

In order not to clutter up a cramped room too much, give preference to the transformer models that are popular today. Such furniture is very functional and allows you to perfectly save scarce space.

Choice of colors

If your living room is located on the sunny side, then you are practically unlimited in the choice of colors for finishing and furnishing it. The contrasting interior design of the living room will look very interesting. For example, walls and floors can be decorated in cold colors, while furniture, in contrast, in warm colors.

Many modern interior styles welcome the clean slate living room design. This technique involves decorating the walls and ceiling with plain white plaster or paint. And furniture and decor elements can be selected in a variety of colors: bright or rich dark - to create a spectacular and stylish interior, delicate and pastel - for a light, cozy and elegant design.

For north-facing living rooms with little to no daylight, choose warm-coloured finishes. Such an interior design of the living room compensates for the lack of sun, makes the room cozy and conducive to relaxation no matter what.

And, of course, if the room is a bit dark, you should take care of good artificial lighting. Well-placed spotlights are best suited to illuminate every corner of your living room.

Of course, the choice of colors for decorating a room should also depend on what visual and emotional effect you want to achieve.

If the living room is intended for stormy parties and active pastime, then it makes sense to decorate it in bright, saturated colors.

If the owners want to indulge in a calm and relaxing holiday, then the interior of the living room should be to match. In this case, you should give preference to soft light tones or, conversely, deep and calm, but in no case flashy.

Finishing materials

The choice of finishing materials should largely depend on the style in which you would like to maintain the design of the living room in the apartment. So, paper wallpapers with romantic flowers are definitely not suitable for laconic hi-tech or minimalism. And Provence or country-style interiors will not be combined with bright carpets with psychedelic prints and ultra-modern wall coverings with fur or leather texture.

In addition, the shape and size of the room is of great importance. Properly selected finishes will perfectly smooth out the flaws of the room and focus on its merits. While a thoughtlessly chosen design can spoil even a spacious and bright room.

Walls

The classic rule is that for small rooms it is better to choose light shades. It always works flawlessly. However, if this solution seems too boring for you, you can try all sorts of interesting wall designs. Spectacular examples of wall design in the living room, photos of which are presented in our article, will help you navigate and choose the most attractive options for yourself.

For example, even smooth, light-colored walls can be made a spectacular interior detail by adding bright or simply contrasting color accents to them. See such unusual living room interior ideas in the photo below.

All kinds of plasterboard niches look very stylish. They not only diversify the interior, but also become its very functional detail. After all, they can accommodate both decorative elements and items needed in the household. And if such a niche is beautifully illuminated from the inside, this will create an interesting effect of depth.

The traditional option for decorating the living room walls is wallpaper. Fortunately, today there is a great variety of them: both classic paper, and modern non-woven, and washable, and glass, and even innovative liquid wallpaper. If you are a lover of change, then you can pay attention to the wallpaper for painting. With such a finish, you can easily change the look of the room, at least several times a year. However, please note that, as a rule, such wallpapers are designed for a limited number of repaints.

Smoothly plastered or painted walls look great in modern interiors. At the same time, if you are a fan of the original design, you can pick up plaster with all sorts of beautiful and unusual textures. With its help, you can add a twist to your design and create a truly beautiful living room interior.

One of the fashion trends in modern design is the combination of materials. It is very important to use combinations of several finishes in one room: different types and shades of plaster, paint plus wallpaper, or even a combination of two types of wallpaper with different patterns and textures. See examples of such a living room design in the photo below.

Using this technique, you will not only be able to make your interior bright, stylish and original, but will also successfully cope with the zoning of the room. As you know, for proper zoning, it is not enough to collect several diverse groups of furniture in one room. So that all this does not look like a "hodgepodge", it is necessary to highlight each of the functional areas with its own design elements. And here, the design of wall sections in different colors and even different textures is the best fit.

Ceiling

When choosing the design of the ceiling in the living room, first of all, start from the size of the room. No matter how much you like spectacular multi-tiered structures, in a small room, packed full of necessary furniture, they will look simply ridiculous. In no case do not overload the design of the room.

If the room is small, then the best option is a simple ceiling in light colors with built-in ceiling lights. A good design move would be a small cornice around the perimeter, it will add a sense of depth.

Another interesting solution for visually increasing the space is the so-called "floating" suspended ceilings. This is a two-tier structure with a small height difference and built-in lights mounted inside the "upper" tier in such a way that they themselves are not visible. This technique creates soft diffused light and an interesting depth effect. As a result, the room seems visually higher and more spacious.

However, remember that the design tricks you have listed are inappropriate for small rooms with high ceilings. If in such a room you try to “distance” the ceiling even more due to visual techniques, then you will feel in it like at the bottom of a bottomless well.

In narrow rooms with high ceilings, it makes sense, on the contrary, to reduce the height - through visual means or with the help of suspended structures. Then the living room will immediately seem more comfortable and suitable for a comfortable stay.

If you are lucky and your living room is spacious and has high enough ceilings, then feel free to experiment with their design.

Here, multi-level suspended structures, both laconic and intricate forms, stucco, columns, scallops, and complex lighting systems can be used.

The main thing is not to overdo it and stick to the intended design of the room. If the room is decorated in a ceremonial classical style, in the spirit of Baroque or Empire, then without a doubt, both bas-reliefs and columns will be appropriate. But for more concise modern styles, you should choose a simpler and more rigorous ceiling design.

If your living room will have several functional areas, then the zoning can be "supported" with an appropriately designed ceiling.

For example, a central seating area with a sofa group and a TV set can be highlighted with a second tier of false ceiling. Depending on the general style of the room, both strict rectangular shapes and soft rounded lines may be appropriate.

The ceiling does not have to be white. Delicate, warm pastel shades will look perfect in almost any room.

Fans of more extravagant options can experiment with bright shades. It is not necessary to decorate the entire ceiling in saturated colors. However, if you highlight only part of it or one of the tiers with a spectacular shade, you will get a chic look.

As far as materials are concerned, it is best to avoid whitewashing and painting. After all, this will take a long time and carefully level the surface. An excellent modern solution is plasterboard suspended ceilings or stylish stretch models. They are quick to install, provide perfectly flat surfaces, and in addition, allow you to create a wide variety of design options.

Lighting

Just a few years ago, when choosing lighting, the issue was always decided in favor of a large ceiling chandelier. Of course, today there are many lovers of such lighting fixtures, including those decorated with numerous "crystal" pendants. However, you should not get hung up on this option, because modern manufacturers offer many interesting, stylish and comfortable options.

If you - due to adherence to traditions or in order to create a certain style of interior - have opted for a massive chandelier, you do not need to limit yourself to this. In any living room, additional sources of lighting will be appropriate: wall sconces, floor lamps and portable standing lamps.

Additional light sources perform several functions at once:

If you are a supporter of laconic design, then recessed ceiling lights are the best fit. They also allow you to create separate lighting in different functional areas of the living room. And besides, with their help you can always adjust the brightness and level of illumination of the room. And with all this, they remain almost invisible, do not overload the design and fit almost all interior styles.

It's safe to say that recessed ceiling lights are the best choice for a small room with low ceilings. But, at the same time, they will also be appropriate in a spacious hall.

Style Selection

Choose a style based on the tastes of the whole family. Look at photo examples of living room designs in a magazine, on the Internet, explore the various styles that are in abundance today.

Of course, the dimensions of the room must also be taken into account. In a small room in Khrushchev, a lush baroque or any other “palace” interior will look out of place. For small living rooms, it is best to choose a laconic design in the Scandinavian style, elegant classics or strict hi-tech or minimalism. Country and Provence are perfect, as these styles suggest comfort and emphatically home furnishings.

If your living room is large, then there is room to roam. In principle, a spacious room can be decorated in almost any style that you and your family like.

When choosing the style of the living room, be sure to take into account the features of the interior of the other rooms. Maintain style and harmony.

Classic

The classic style of the interior involves the use of the most natural materials. The whole environment should breathe quality and good taste. As part of this style, traditional furniture made of solid wood or at least high-quality MDF will be appropriate.

Classic interior colors are soft, calm, usually light. But in principle, within the framework of this style, almost any shades (except bright and flashy) will be appropriate if they are correctly beaten.

Elegant wallpaper, paintings, vases, traditional chandeliers, beautiful curtains - all this will be an excellent frame for an interior in a classic style.

Despite certain design rules, there are different directions for decorating a living room in the spirit of the classics. Within the framework of the classical style, several variations can exist at once:

Minimalism and high-tech

High-tech and constructivism can also be combined under this general direction. All these styles imply laconic finishes, emphatically simple and modern furniture models, built-in lighting, and an abundance of technology.

Minimalism is characterized by soft colors, calm combinations, stylish and simple shapes.

For hi-tech, for all their similarities, saturated tones, metallic luster and a lot of glass are more characteristic. High-tech furniture or decor can have very unusual, but at the same time laconic and streamlined shapes.

Minimalist interior of the living room is best suited for young and energetic people who keep up with the times, who do not attach much importance to luxurious surroundings, preferring simplicity and elegance of lines.

However, do not think that the interior in the style of hi-tech or minimalism is something from the category of "cheap and cheerful". Such a design may well turn out to be much more expensive than some magnificent Empire style.

Country and Provence

These styles are perfect for lovers of home comfort, antiquity and rustic simplicity. If you want to enjoy peace as much as possible, relax and forget about the bustle of the city, then these are excellent options for the living room.

At the same time, country is deliberately rough, emphatically rural, with simple, almost unfinished furniture and themed textiles. It is characterized by natural, natural shades: soft light and dark green tones, the whole range of brown, light yellow, ocher. Of the prints, a large cage, as well as various variations of floral patterns, will be especially harmonious.

The Provence style, as it should be for a true Frenchman, is more refined, distinguished by a special chic and charm. It is characterized by lighter shades of furniture and finishes: white, cream, pale blue, turquoise, beige. Decor and textiles can be very flirtatious: with ruffles, scallops, flounces, etc.

Today, these design trends are very popular not only in the design of country cottages, but also in the decoration of city apartments. Therefore, in stores you can easily find furniture, decor and finishing materials that perfectly match these styles.

Scandinavian

This style is incredibly popular right now. The secret of its success is in the harmonious combination of minimalism, comfort and homeliness. It involves a simple and concise finish, convenient and comfortable furniture of simple shapes, stylish, but at the same time soft and not defiant decor.

The Scandinavian style is characterized by calm shades: white, beige, light gray, gray-green, pale blue, dark blue. Often in the colors of such an interior there is a certain marine theme.

Living room interior in Scandinavian style is the perfect balance of functionality, convenience, modernity and home comfort. Stylish and modern upholstered furniture for the living room is perfect here, a photo of which you can see below.

Choosing furniture

Before you start choosing furniture for your living room, carefully consider which functional areas will be allocated in the room. Beautiful furniture for the living room, the photo of which can be seen below, is not all. It is important to correctly arrange it so that all the inhabitants and guests of the apartment feel cozy and comfortable.

If it is intended exclusively for families, then a comfortable sofa, armchairs, a TV stand and a couple of shelving will be enough. If space allows, you can add a coffee table, as well as small cabinets where you can place various decor items.

If you often arrange parties, like to receive and treat guests, then you will need a bar counter. It looks stylish, modern, spectacular, can serve as a place to store all kinds of items and will allow you to organize the serving of drinks and treats for guests in a very small area. In addition, the bar counter can be an excellent dividing element if you need to zone the living room.

Choose the dimensions of the sofa and the number of chairs depending on the number of family members and the possible number of guests. It makes no sense to choose an airfield sofa and three armchairs if you live alone and rarely receive guests. In this case, it is worth limiting yourself to more compact options and leaving more free space in the room - to create a feeling of spaciousness or to accommodate other functional elements.

If you expect your guests to occasionally stay overnight, then the choice of sofa should be approached especially carefully. Choose folding models, on which, if necessary, you can fully sleep. If there can be several overnight guests, then it makes sense to consider options for transforming chairs that can fold out and turn into a bed.

Modern design solutions, as a rule, do not involve the placement of solid cabinets in the hall. It is assumed that this tradition should remain in the Soviet past. However, if you don't have a walk-in closet and don't have enough space to place storage items in other rooms, no one can force you to give up a spacious closet in the living room.

In a classic interior, it can even be a solid wall. However, if you prefer more modern design trends, then it is better to pay attention to stylish wardrobes. For a small room, models with mirrored doors are perfect, they allow you to visually expand the space, and will not weigh down the interior as much as their counterparts with solid doors.

A small room should not be cluttered with a large number of pieces of furniture. Such an "abundant" environment will overwhelm, distract, and simply interfere with free movement around the room. If you don’t have a lot of things, then you definitely shouldn’t put a massive closet in the living room, limit yourself to a light and elegant rack. If you want to create a truly light and stylish design, pay special attention to the modern style living room furniture, the photo of which can be seen below.

If you do not plan to receive guests often, it makes no sense to purchase a grand dining table in the hall. In order to drink coffee or have a snack in front of the TV, an elegant coffee table will be quite enough. To save space, you can choose a functional transforming table, which will serve as both a stand and a storage for books and magazines, and, if necessary, can be expanded into a fairly full-fledged springboard for home meals.

Fireplace in the living room interior

If you want your living room to breathe genuine comfort and hospitality, consider purchasing a fireplace. Naturally, it is almost impossible to establish a real hearth in a city apartment. But today there are a lot of magnificent imitations on sale that will emphasize the elegance of the interior, create an atmosphere of comfort in the room and even be able to heat it.

An electric fireplace is perfect for an apartment. Do not think that this is a more beautiful analogue of the heater. In fact, modern manufacturers produce incredibly realistic models that amazingly imitate real flames. There are even models with sound and aroma accompaniment. That is, in front of you there will be not only the illusion of an open fire, but also real crackles, as well as the smells of burning logs.

Fireplaces are produced in a wide variety of styles: exquisite classic, ultra-modern laconic high-tech models, mysterious gothic, luxuriously decorated with gilding and marble in the rococo style, cozy stoves in the spirit of the country. In addition, fireplaces in the living room can vary in location: wall, corner, island.

Such a variety of models will allow you to choose exactly the option for your living room that fits perfectly into the layout and style of decoration.

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Finding the right wall for the hall is easy, because there are many types that differ in texture, color and material

Every apartment owner wants to see his living room or The hall is beautiful and functional at the same time. The hall is intended for receiving guests, relaxing after a working day, evening gatherings with the whole family. In addition to sofas and armchairs, a wall is placed in the hall. Modern walls have many functional devices, they are compact, different in style and design. Furniture factories offer their customers a huge variety of walls, which are made from inexpensive and good materials. In order to pick up a wall in the hall, you need to familiarize yourself with this issue.

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Inexpensive walls in the hall: economy options

Furniture made from modern MDF and chipboard materials is considered the most inexpensive. These materials are widely available, quite environmentally friendly and their cost is affordable for everyone. Small and compact walls, which can consist of several sections, are also considered inexpensive. Such walls are suitable for a room with a small footage.

In terms of functionality, inexpensive walls are not inferior to more expensive models.

Inexpensive walls are often made of chipboard or MDF, as a result of which they are sold at a fairly low price

Shelves and cabinets for storing various items are built into the compact wall. Some sections of the walls can be with glass doors, which gives the furniture elegance. Also, the selected fittings affect the cost of a small wall. In an apartment with a small footage, as a rule, the walls consist of two vertical cabinets with several cabinets below, a place to build in a home theater and upper shelves. Manufacturers make inexpensive walls in different designs and colors.

To save time, many furniture stores or factories offer to assemble a wall from ready-made modules. This is a very convenient way because there is no need to wait a long time for production, you can choose cabinets according to the desired functionality, there is no risk of acquiring unnecessary shelves. Walls with small dimensions always look good in rooms with light walls.

Built-in wall in the hall: ergonomics in every home

The built-in wall in the hall is a good solution when you need to visually correct the space in the room. Such a wall can consist of several cabinets, cabinets and a huge number of shelves. Doors can vary in size and open in different directions. It all depends on the flight of fancy and convenience.

The built-in wall can be placed along the wall or in niches of building structures.

Built-in wall due to its compactness can significantly save room space

The wall consists of blocks that are mounted from the floor to the flow. As a rule, the useful volume of such furniture is twice that of a conventional modular wall. Also, the built-in wall is convenient in terms of cleaning. It does not have open upper planes and hard-to-reach places where dust can collect. Built-in furniture is very easy to do with your own hands according to ready-made drawings.

With a great flight of fancy, you can design your own drawing, taking into account all the nuances and features of the room. The facades of cabinets of such furniture can be diverse in color, material. Many factories offer their own model design services, which is very convenient if you do not have time to design furniture yourself. An experienced designer will be able to choose the desired style of the wall model, taking into account the interior of the room.

A palette of colors: the colors of the walls for the hall

Previously, classic shades of natural wood were chosen for the walls in the hall. It was the color "walnut", "oak", "alder". It was believed that these shades give the room more luxury and significance. Today, color preferences have changed a bit.

Modern wall models are full of bright colors and non-standard color combinations.

More people are choosing glossy or matte finishes. The choice of color always depends on the overall decor of the room. This is mainly the color of the wallpaper and floors, as well as the desire and tastes of the owner. When choosing the color of furniture, you should not forget that any shade tends to influence the mood of those in the room. Bright or overly saturated colors can quickly become annoying and irritating. Designers advise choosing softer colors when choosing a wall for the hall.

For the wall, choose a color that will stand out against the background of the walls: if the wall is white, then the wall should be made in dark colors

  • White;
  • Cream;
  • Pastel beige.

    • To add luxury, dark colors of noble trees are suitable.

    For a more modern and extraordinary style of the living room, color combinations are suitable:

    • White and black;
    • Beige and orange;
    • Red and white.

    Also, do not forget about the original color of the fittings, which emphasizes the style of the furniture. Accessories are selected according to the style of furniture. It can be gold, silver or copper. If the wall is made in bright colors, then it is most appropriate to emphasize the colorfulness with colored pens.

    The wall in the hall: how to put it up, how to furnish it

    The location of the walls depends on the square meter of the living room and the main theme of the interior.

    There are several basic wall arrangements:

    • Straight;
    • Angle;
    • P arrangement.

    The wall is best positioned against the wall with the most free space.

    The straight wall arrangement is suitable for large and small rooms. Such a model can be located along one wall or occupy a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe living room. Most often it is built-in furniture, which is located in the niche of the room. Straight walls are suitable for square, rectangular rooms.

    Corner walls for small living rooms. A wardrobe, sideboard or bar is usually installed in the corner, but there are models where a TV is placed in the corner. Such models look miniature, take up little space.

    U-shaped walls are installed in apartments where the living room is large. Such models occupy two corners at once. As a rule, in such models a full-fledged wardrobe and a lot of cabinets for storing various items are built in. Such walls are multifunctional and will appeal to many.

    It is also worth paying special attention to how the wall is constructed. Cases happen case and modular.

    Cabinets are bulkier than modular designs. Modular cabinets can be easily replaced over time. Cabinet furniture is installed for a long time, its individual segments can be replaced.

    Wall models for the hall: classification

    Modern furniture factory has the ability to produce the most interesting models for every taste. Sometimes it is very difficult for the consumer to choose the right model.

    Wall design must match the style in which the room is made, for example, classic

    Furniture designers divide wall models according to the following classification to facilitate the choice:

    1. According to the material from which the wall is made. The most popular is natural wood, MDF and chipboard. In more exclusive models, you can find elements of steel, forging, bamboo, plastic, stained glass.
    2. Wall assembly. Shops offer two wall options. One is to purchase ready-made furniture or buy a case and individual segments for self-assembly.
    3. By geometric arrangement. Wall models can be placed straight or at an angle.
    4. Functionality and dimensions.
    5. Design style. According to the design, wall models are made in classical style, modern, high-tech, baroque, etc.

    When choosing a wall model for the hall, the general interior of the walls and upholstered furniture is taken into account. Each furniture factory offers to get acquainted with the available assortment before buying a wall. The catalog of models contains a complete description of the models, possible color variations, dimensions and name. Individual samples of the walls can be viewed in the exhibition hall. To order the model you like, it is enough to tell the seller what the wall is called.

    Good factories and stores always help customers find what they need.

    A hall without a wall: is it convenient

    Today it has become fashionable to use several separate wall segments. Mini-walls are a great example. Such models consist of a long TV cabinet and several shelves that are installed above it.

    If the hall is furnished in a minimalist style, then a mini-wall consisting of several elements will perfectly fit into it

    Sometimes a vertical or horizontal bookcase is attached instead of shelves.

    This model has very compact dimensions. All elements of such a mini-design are made in the same color and from the same material. Such small models are suitable for small living rooms for people who love minimalism. This solution will help free up a huge amount of space.

    How to decorate the wall in the hall: a unique decor

    Before buying a wall in the living room, you should carefully consider what will be filled with cabinets and shelves. To create coziness, the furniture in the living room can be decorated with beautiful items that bring warmth or remind you of an event. Most often, it is customary to put various decor on open shelves, such as vases, figurines, souvenirs. The original clock with candlesticks will also look very elegant.

    Many people prefer to display old photographs in beautiful frames.

    Frames with photographs, books, flowerpots, candles or a service can serve as decorations for the wall

    Pictures of the same theme will look good. Beautiful dishes can be placed on shelves behind glass doors. It can be crystal, faience, original ceramics. Glass doors are decorated with various patterns and monograms. You can also mount an LED strip in the wall of the living room.

    Illumination will create a romantic atmosphere, and multi-colored lights will be mysteriously reflected in the glass shelves.

    Classic natural wood models are decorated with mirrors. A mirror is installed on the back wall of a sideboard or sideboard, this helps to enhance the beauty of the glass and create the effect of transparency and infinity. Doors can be decorated with beautiful and original fittings. Exclusive wrought iron cabinet door handles emphasize the elegance of baroque models. The most important rule when decorating the wall in the hall is not to create clutter on the shelves and cabinets. To do this, you should not put more than three items on open shelves, and inside the cabinets everything should be arranged symmetrically.

    Stylish wall in the hall (video)

    Furniture in the living room plays a key role in the interior, so all the nuances should be taken into account when designing the room. The wall-slide should be functional enough and fit into the dimensions of the room. Furniture models in the hall should be selected taking into account the color of the walls, the location of the windows, as well as style preferences.

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