Guest room items
10 Things Your Guest Room Needs
Try spending a night in your own guest room. What seems like an abstract problem quickly turns very tangible, and you’ll see what’s missing or inadequate. To help make sure your guest room is up to snuff, here are ten items every guest room needs:
1. Space in the room and closet for clothing and luggage
Even a small carry-on needs space to avoid getting in the way. Make sure there’s a space for the carry-on to sit out of the way, while still being accessible, especially if you have no dresser or closet space for them.
If possible, though, offer them closet or dresser space. A small set of hangers (5-6 per person) and a couple drawers in a dresser should be more than enough. It’s a bit of an investment, but the payoff is making your guest feel truly welcome, not forcing them to live out of their suitcase.
2. A comfortable bed with lots of pillows and bed covers
You can't put your old squeaky bed frame into the guest room and expect any couple to get a good night's sleep. When one of them moves, the squeak awakens them both. Ditto for a comfortable mattress. You can invest in a nice firm mattress during a sale (January is typically hot for mattress sales) and then add a soft, inviting topper.
Don’t stop at the mattress. Add an assortment of different pillows and pillowcases to help set up whatever arrangement is most comfortable for them.
The same goes for bed covers. A heavy down comforter will cater to anyone who likes it warm and offering a variety of quilts and blankets will help let your guest get the bed exactly the temperature they like.
3. A bedside table and reading light
Everyone likes having some things near them when they sleep: a glass of water, a book, or their glasses, to name a few. Guests won't want to leave them on the floor, so a bedside table is an inexpensive way to make sure they’re easily accessible.
A lamp is another great, inexpensive addition to the bedside table. A lamp with a three-way bulb accomplishes everything a guest might need: soothing bedside light to read by at night and a brighter light to dress by in the morning.
4. Wastebasket
There are a lot of little things you need to throw away and having an obvious place for them to go just helps to smooth things over. Yes, they could just throw out the trash in the bathroom or the kitchen, but saving your guests the hassle of having to leave the room to take care of something so basic will pay off greatly.
5. Convenient power outlets for phones and tablets
Nearly everyone has a cellphone and other devices they need to charge overnight. Give them an easy way to do so, without having to move furniture or crawl around on their hands and knees. Extension cords on either side of the bed will be well received. If possible, find out what type of devices they have ahead of time, and have the correct chargers ready and plugged in ahead of time.
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6. Towels and basic toiletries
Most people bring their own items, but everyone forgets from time to time. Having extra soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, hair dryer, and the like will help cut down on those last-minute trips to the nearest drug store.
Towels might already be in the bathroom, but if it’s a shared bathroom, it’s a good gesture to set out towels separately in the room, to avoid confusion later.
7. Water bottles or drinking glasses
Offer guests a way to have a middle-of-the-night drink. Bottled water on the bed stand is a real nicety, but if your tap water tastes great, a clean drinking glass works just as well.
8. TV channel guide & remote instructions
If your guestroom has a television, spend a few minutes creating a channel guide. Include networks, news and sports channels, special interest channels (History, Smithsonian, Nature, Travel, DIY, Bravo) and movie channels. If your TV has Netflix access, list that too.
Be sure to include directions for turning on the TV, as each remote is different. Test your remote to make sure it's working and doesn't need batteries.
Hot Tip: After creating your channel guide, consider laminating it so it lasts a long time and won't get destroyed by a spilled drink or a tear.
9. A nightlight
A simple low-wattage nightlight lights the way to the bathroom in the middle of the night. You don't want your guests to bump their shins or ram their toes while they're in unfamiliar surroundings.
10. A full-length mirror
You probably have guests over for a reason, and that reason is likely an event where appearance is important. A full-length mirror is an obvious help for anyone who needs to dress up for a special occasion. This is especially helpful if there isn’t a bathroom attached to the guest room where they could get dressed.
Bonus Items: Local magazines and map
Okay, we confess, this isn't a necessity . . . but it certainly makes for a nice welcome, especially for out-of-state guests. You can even use sticky notes in the magazine to point out places you'd like your friends or family to see. Highlight your home on the map with a star. Make sure the magazines are no older than a year.
Hot Tip: If you have grandkids coming to visit, put some age-appropriate magazines into the room.
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38 Essentials for the Perfect Guest Bedroom
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Bedroom | Entertaining | Thanksgiving
ByLauren
A master list of all of the best amenities and essentials to set up your guest bedroom like a hotel suite to help guests feel pampered and relaxed.
“Come and knock on our dooooooooor. We’ll be waiting for youuuuuuuu.” Sorry this post just made me burst out in song a little bit.
Because ever since we finished our modern vintage guest bedroom makeover a few weeks ago, I’m like, “Bring on the crowd!” Since we’re getting into the holiday territory next month though, I realized this might be a helpful post to share.
I brainstormed ALL of the amenities and essentials a guest could ever want or need to help you make friends and family feel as comfy cozy as possible.
38 Essentials for the Perfect Guest Bedroom
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1. A super comfortable mattress – We LOVE this one and all of our guests have so far too. Bonus: It’s less than $300. We made it even more squishy and cozy with this gel mattress topper. Feels like a cloud!
2. Soft, high-quality sheets – We have these sheets on all of our beds. Totally hooked! Our guests always comment about how soft they are. Always choose white. White feels clean (hence why hotels have them) and can be bleached.
3. 2-3 different types of pillows – Some people prefer foam, some prefer down, so throw in a couple of both. We love these gel pillows the best though.
4. A comfortable duvet – This duvet comforter is our preference, warm but not too heavy and totally squish-able.
5. An extra blanket – If guests get cold in the middle of the night, they’ll appreciate an extra blanket within reach. This one is sooooo soft and warm.
6. A ceiling fan or box fan – Must-have for any hot-natured visitors! We have this fan in our guest room, and it circulates air like a champ. If you prefer not to install a ceiling fan but want something “pretty”, this vintage style stand fan is beautiful and functional.
7. An alarm clock – This clock is great because it has an extra port to plug in a mobile charger and guests can play music on it through their phone.
8. A sound machine – We just picked up this sound machine but I haven’t personally slept with it on yet, so the jury is still out.
I love the look though and it has a cell phone charger port as well.
9. Fresh flowers – It’s a fancy little touch. 😉
10. A few good books / magazines – I stocked our guest bedroom with a variety of a few favorite reads of my and Robert’s just in case your guests need to read a chapter or two to wind down for the night.
11. Bedside tables – These were only $64!
12. A small dish for jewelry / coins – To prevent any rogue earrings from rolling away.
13. Bedside lamps for reading – These lamps swivel all directions to customize the best reading light.
14. Extra phone chargers – We keep a universal phone charger in a drawer in the room just in case guests ever forget theirs.
15. A power strip – Power strips always seem to come in handy, especially for people with other electronics like laptops and iPads.
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A full length mirror – I always appreciate when a hotel room as one of these. This is the mirror we used.
17. A hook – They come in handy all the time for hanging up towels or purses or a robe, etc. This hook was meant for a lantern but I love how large it is and it’s BRASS!
18. A wastebasket – It’s always frustrating when you have trash and nowhere to toss it. I like that this wastebasket has a lid.
19. A box of tissues – We dressed up this tissue box with this marble cover.
20. The wi-fi password – Display it in a cute frame.
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21. A notepad and pens – Just in case.
22. A treat (like chocolate or candies) Robert immediately swooped in and stole these chocolates right after I took this picture so maybe wait to put those out until guests arrive.
😉 Little thief.
23. A couple of bottles of water – In case guests need a swig in the middle of the night.
24. A vanity area / desk with a small mirror – Sometimes it’s not possible to put on makeup in the bathroom if others need to use it, so a little spot like this comes in handy.
25. Blackout shades/curtains – In case guests like to sleep in or need the room pitch black from any street lights. We are so happy with these green velvet curtains that we want to get some for the master bedroom now in a different color.
26. A nightlight – It’s especially helpful if you have children visiting who need a light. Our daughter prefers this one for the color changing component.
27. TV remote with instructions (if you have a TV in the room) – Bonus points if you have a streaming stick so guests can have access to movies and TV episodes.
28. Extra towels – Preferably white so they can be bleached.
These are my absolute favorites that we’ve used for years.
29. Extra toiletries in a basket – Mini bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, saline solution, contact case, headache medicine, stomach medicine, heartburn medicine, nail clippers, Q-tips, lint roller, feminine hygiene products, etc. We used this basket.
30. Spare hairdryer – I always seem to forget mine and have to bum one off of the friend we’re staying with. This one is small and cheap but does the job.
31. A pack-n-play stowed in a closet for any little ones – It comes in handy even if guests are only visiting for a day and their baby needs a nap mid-day.
32. Space in a closet with extra empty hangers – Total confession: Our closet is still a mess. Workin’ on that one.
33. Luggage rack – We had this fold-up stool that worked perfectly as a repurposed rack for suitcases (totally my mom’s idea).
It’s now discontinued but this rack is similar.
34. Steamer or iron / ironing board tucked in a closet – Definitely not necessary but super helpful. This steamer is great for tucking away when needed.
35. A small coffee pot / tea kettle – Honestly, can I have this in our master bedroom, please and thank you? This one is compact and perfect for the job.
36. A clean bathrobe (especially if the bathroom is down the hall) – How nice would it be to have a spa robe just like they have in hotel rooms?
37. Diffuser and a few favorite essential oils – I personally use and love this diffuser. Include a bottle of lavender oil to help guests relax.
38. A scented candle – Just a nice touch.
Whew! That’s quite a list but is there anything I missed?
After this, I think we’ll be ready to set up a bed & breakfast. Do you have a guest room in your house and go all out to welcome friends and family into your home? I get totally giddy setting up our mini hotel room now.
“Be not forgetful of hospitality, for by it some have entertained angels unaware.” – Hebrews 13:2
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10 things that you must have in your living room
Of course, you need to start arranging your living room from the sofa. Its size, shape and color depend not only on your taste, but also on the area of the living room, the height of the ceilings, the size and number of windows and, of course, the overall concept of space. That is, in general, from everything that you will think about, imagining an ideal living room.
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We cannot give unequivocal advice on choosing a sofa, but we draw your attention to the fashion trend: furniture sets are a thing of the past, giving way to objects of various shapes and colors. nine0003
2. Pillows
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Have you chosen a sofa? Immediately buy pillows that you arrange beautifully on the seat or even on the floor next to the sofa.
They can be interchanged, put away in a chest of drawers and taken out before the arrival of guests, folded in a heap or placed in an even row along the back of the sofa ...
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Such pillows are responsible for coziness even more than for comfort. Velvet covers, by the way, have recently come back into fashion - take advantage of this and purchase a few pieces to show off your ability to be in trend to your guests. nine0003
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3. Coffee table
Low or high, wide or narrow, natural wood or clear glass with wrought iron base. The functionality of such an item is important, but not required. The spectacular look of the coffee table wins over its practicality.
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True, it is still necessary to combine such a table with other pieces of furniture in the living room.
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4. Carpet
We have told you how to properly place a carpet in the living room, meaning that it should decorate the floor in this room.
The offensive name "dust collector" was invented for the carpet by those who are too lazy to clean it regularly. Yes, we insist that this item is a must for a proper living room. And not only as an element of decor. Carpet can be used to soften the brightness of accents, balance the asymmetric arrangement of furniture, and even narrow or expand the boundaries of the room.
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Carpet can even take on the main visual load - and carry it well while you experiment with furnishings and decor.
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5. Floor lamps and lamps
Living room lighting is as important as furniture and carpet. And it is very important to provide here as many light sources as possible. The main chandelier, ceiling spots, floor lamps and lamps, sconces and candles - all this is appropriate and in demand in the living room every day.
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A tall floor lamp with a curved leg has been at the height of fashion for several years.
Retro models and modern options look equally good in the living room of almost any style.
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6. Paintings, panels or photos
One large canvas or several small ones, a collage of photographs and even themed posters are great wall decorations in the living room. It should be noted that such decor looks good on plain walls in a shade that contrasts with them. nine0003
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An interesting art or abstract installation is a great alternative to a photo gallery or a painting. The plot is optional. The main thing is to choose a suitable palette and carefully fit the installation into the main colors of the interior.
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7. Books
A good library will never be superfluous in the living room of a creative person. Books will emphasize your deep inner world and desire to know the universe and yourself. The placement of these treasures depends on the style in which the living room is decorated and on your imagination.
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Open shelves make the library easier to use and display dozens of old tomes in all their splendor. True, you will have to dust more often and make sure that bright sunlight does not fall on book covers.
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8. Curtains
Perhaps the windows in your living room are not large enough to block the natural light into the room with curtains. Nevertheless, it is desirable to decorate the windows with textiles. This will immediately make the space much more comfortable and harmonious. nine0003
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Buy two or three sets of curtains in different shades and change them once a season. Such a simple technique will radically change the look of the living room and even affect the perception of other items in the interior.
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9. Flower
No need to turn the living room into a greenhouse, even if you are a passionate plant lover. But one large flower should decorate the interior and fill the empty space in one of the corners that you do not want to occupy with decor.
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Be sure to leave access to the plant to regularly spray and water it. As a rule, the air in the living room is dry, which is detrimental to the flowers, not to mention your well-being. Carefully monitor the condition of the leaves of the plant - such a "live indicator" will promptly signal you about the need to humidify the air.
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10. Accessories
Yes, accessories in the living room are also necessary, but it is important to choose them very carefully, without forcing them all over the room. It is better to put two or three beautiful and stylish vases than to fill the room with dozens of figurines of different styles, collections and times. nine0003
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Ethnic decor elements are very popular in many modern living rooms, even if you think that they do not fit stylistically into the decor. Just mentally try on one such accessory to the already created interior and find a suitable place for it.
And this item will be the touch that logically completes our list of must-have things for the living room.
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Tips for choosing style, finishes 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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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:
- sofa;
- several armchairs;
- coffee or coffee table;
- shelving for decorative items and/or books.
If the room is large, or it has to take on a diverse functional load, naturally 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. nine0003
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.
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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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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:
- They allow you to well illuminate all corners of the room without leaving any terra incognita areas in it, where it is dark in the evening, even if you gouge out your eye.
nine0127 - Create separate lighting and comfort in each functional area. Thanks to a well-placed floor lamp or sconce, one of the family members with all the conveniences can read or work at a computer in the corner of the hall, while others have a “movie show” or an evening rest in the twilight on the sofa.
- Can create decorative lighting in a niche, near art objects, etc.
- They are additional decorative elements.
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. nine0003
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.
Choice of Style
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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:
- refined and rich “palace”, in which discreet gilding and more elaborate forms will be appropriate;
- solid and reliable English style, suggesting solid furniture of simple shapes and unpretentious decor;
- neoclassical, meaning lighter and simpler forms, expensive elegance without ostentatious luxury.
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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.
