Warm neutral living room ideas
15 Dreamy Neutral Living Rooms
Is there anything more calming than looking at these neutral living rooms? I don’t think so! If you love warm browns, beige tones, and creamy whites, then this post is for you! We just love the neutral decor look in homes big and small.
These neutral colored living rooms will inspire you to create a soft beige color palette inside your home. The living room is an important place for your friends and family to gather, so why not make it special? These decorating ideas with warm tones will spark lots of design ideas. From a brown sofa to a beige rug, there’s a neutral piece of furniture or decorative accent for everyone! Take a peek at our neutral family room selection below!
1. Antique Gold Wall Mirror
The cute antique gold mirror really helps to warm up this space!
Tom Delavan2. Brass Metal Accents
I love brass metal decorative accents like the amazing dome pendant light in this living room. The tufted beige sofa, marble coffee table and gold leaning floor mirror really help to give this space character.
@shelbygirard3. Brown and Beige Ceramics and Accents
I love the minimalist decorative accents in this cute neutral living area!
@brittanyambridge4. Earth and Clay Tones
Earthy and clay tones are a must to give your space a bohemian, natural vibe. This gorgeous neutral sectional sofa provides so much room for relaxing!
@mymoderndom5. Exposed Wood Ceiling Beams
Blond wood ceiling beams help to give this space contrast. I also admire the design of a single sofa paried with 4 accent chairs around a coffee table! Such a unique and fun design.
@tamaramageldesign6. Faded Blue Throw Pillows
This farmhouse style neutral family room was balanced out with a few faded blue throw pillows.
@carcabaroad7. Live Edge Coffee Table
Live edge rustic wood is very much in style these days. Choose a raw, live edge coffee table that gives your home a natural wood touch.
HGTV Jaclyn Joslin8. Pampas Grass Decor
This Scandi style space was decorated beautifully with a glass vase full of light beige pampas grass!
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Pops of Faded ColorsThis is a great example of a living room that added color in a natural way. Going with faded colors that blend in nicely is the way to go! It gives the space a bit of color and a lot of character.
@the_stables_10. Twin Woven Leather Accent Chairs
Matching accent chairs are always pleasant to look at!
@changoandco11. Wood Cane Accent Chairs
The wood cane accent chair in this living room helps warm up the room. The minimalist artwork on the wall is a daring choice.
@alyssakapitointeriors12. Neutral Decor for a Small Space
A gallery wall filled with beige Parisian city photos is the perfect way to decorate the walls of your neutral living room.
@teresalaucar13. Beige Sofa
A beige chaise lounge across from a comfortable sofa is the right piece of furniture for this gorgeous stone fireplace.
Jill Egan Interiors14. Brown Leather Sectional Sofa
Brown leather sofas are a timeless choice for a warm living room.
@theressnowplacelikehome15. Jute Rug and Pampas Grass
Jute strikes again with its practicality!
UnknownWe hope these neutral living spaces inspired you as you go about decorating your own home! As you can see there are many interesting ways to get the neutral look in your home.
More Neutral Decorating Ideas
If you love decorating with neutrals, then you’ve come to the right place! Here at Curated Interior, we adore neutral tones when it comes to furniture and home decor. We’ve written extensively on how to get this look in your home. Here are a few more popular recent guides:
- Neutral Desks
- Neutral Rugs
- Neutral Office Chairs
- Neutral Sofas
- Neutral Armoires
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Neutral living room ideas for an effortlessly calming colour scheme
Consider our neutral living room ideas to set the tone for a stylish, serene backdrop to layer with accent colours. Neutral colour schemes can be used for a range of interiors looks, and are easy to live with.
What is considered a neutral colour? Essentially, neutral means without colour. Neutrals such as beige, ivory, taupe, black, grey and shades of white appear to be without colour. But in many applications these hues often have undertones that need just as much thought as when decorating with colour.
Neutral living room ideas
A palette of neutrals offers a failsafe living room colour scheme; one that looks characterful but timeless.
A neutral living room idea offers versatility in style, depending how you furnishing the space it can be elegant and modern or traditional and country.
'You can separate neutrals into two families which are defined by visual temperature,' explains Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director at Dulux .
'Warm neutrals contain hints of pink, gold and yellow whilst cool neutrals contain hints of blue, green and violet. Choose warm neutrals to create cosy and inviting interiors, especially in north facing rooms and cool neutrals to creating tranquil, sophisticated interiors especially in a south facing room.'
Here we pick our favourite neutral living room ideas, and explain how to create the look in your home.
1. Use colours inspired by nature
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Wild Wonder, by Dulux is a warm neutral that evokes barley or wheat just before it has ripened. The colour changes under different lights thanks to its undertones of gold and green. It'll look green on one wall, and gold on another. This layering effect welcomes a connection with nature to a neutral living room.
'If you imagine a freshly dried cardamom pod, it's got that beautiful golden-green colour to it,' says Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director at Dulux.
2. Welcome warm with natural materials
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Keep a scheme neutral but beautifully intriguing with warmer accents through natural materials and pops of colour via accessories.
'I’ve always thought that ‘neutral’ is such a boring word to describe some of the most versatile and beautiful colours in the world,' says Marianne.
'Neutrals are the most loved and familiar of nature’s true palette. They include the soothing colours of stone, clay, sand, wicker and wood, basically the colours of the raw materials from which we build and furnish our homes.'
3. Keep it cool and calm
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A gentle palette of warm, mixed neutrals gives you the freedom to play with different accent colours and interesting textures and finishes as your room scheme evolves.
A modern, square style sofa can be tucked into a corner or used to zone a seating space in a larger living room. A design with a movable footstool section and removable covers gives you flexibility. A style-neutral, straight-legged sideboard in classic oak will work in other rooms and with various decorating schemes.
4. Add depth with wall panelling
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Give more definition to neutral walls with an on-trend wall panelling idea. Reinvigorate your sitting room with a fresh and soothing colour palette of limestone, lichen and sage. Choose a subtle shade of limestone coloured paint for walls then layer different but tonal shades of soft green and warm wood through furnishings to create a restful scheme.
A chalky white sofa will add a punchy highlight to the room, layer it with cushions depicting natural motifs. Bring the garden indoors by mixing faux plants with fresh seasonal blooms and accessorise with striking oversized botanical prints.
5. Go for a tone-on-tone scheme
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Pure, harmonious shades of white and cream are a timeless decorating theme. Mix textures and abstract patterns inspired by nature to make a fresh modern living room that would be at home in town or country.
Mix touches of natural wood on shelves and table tops with natural woven material to welcome a grounding feel to the overall look.
6. Make it feel rustic
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A paired-back neutral colour scheme lends itself beautifully to a rustic living room idea. Shades of milky white and bone warmed by deeper accents of taupe blends a harmonious country colour palette of calming colours. Simple additions of raw wooden furniture and tactile fabrics helps to layer a cosy and inviting feel, to prevent neutral from feeling cold and uninviting.
7. Dress the walls to add interest
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Neutral walls provide the perfect backdrop for shelving, for displaying artwork and accessories or simply as a practical living room storage idea. Soft, chalky shades on the walls prevents the space from feeling overwhelmed by too many decorative elements.
Like with an art gallery, a neutral wall enhances the items placed against it, allowing a grounding effect.
8. Welcome coordinated pops of colour
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If introducing accent colour, be sure to keep it streamlined to ensure the overlook is well coordinated and cohesive. In this neutral living space pops of vibrant yellow add touches of warmth, while black furniture and small accessories add a striking contrast to give a more monochromatic look.
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Neutral living room paint ideas create a smart yet totally chilled out space. Worried it may look too bland? Pick out areas of the room like a TV storage point or chimney breast to colour block in a darker shade and use a number of different textures and tones in cushions and accessories to create an effortlessly stylish backdrop.
Neutral shades of taupe and mushroom avoid overwhelming an already busy wall of storage and TV sets.
10. Future-proof your living room with timeless neutrals
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The hero piece of this room has to be a super-squashy sofa in a versatile colour. Put a warmer neutral on the walls for a cocooning feel and add a big, jigsaw-friendly coffee table that everyone can reach, rather than cluttering the space with side tables. Create an inviting feel by opting for neutrals in truffle hues to add warmth.
11. Introduce florals for natural pops of colour
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Give some wow factor to a neutral scheme by packing it with flourishes of florals. From soft floral fabrics to real life foliage, a neutral living room can provide the ideal backdrop to enhance the natural pops of colour that comes with beautiful flowers. In certain lights the colours of nature will be seen reflected in the neutral on the walls to add depth to the shade.
12. Add warming shades through furniture
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Choose a neutral wall colour with warm undertones that can be enhanced by hits of bold accent colour through furniture and accessories. The burnt orange of this armchair is a fine example of how a neutral living room can be lifted by simple furniture additions in bold colour, making the chair stand out even more thanks to the calming backdrop of neutral colour.
13. Pick truffle for warmth
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With its pinkish tones, warm truffle is our go-to shade when we're looking for a neutral that can also add warmth. Plus, you can easily cosy things up or cool things down with fabrics and accessories. Try velvet upholstery and bronze accessories if you're all about cuddling up, or pare back a little with shades of grey.
Combine delicate ceramics with milky glazes and the pattern of lace with smart contemporary glass and wood pieces.
14. Throw in additional colour
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From the French grey window frames to the soft oak coffee table and engineered floorboard, this space is a masterclass in effortless neutral decorating. And it's easy to update, too, just by adding cushions and throws. These daffodil yellow and soothing blue soft furnishings are perfect for spring.
15. Pile on the texture
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A room without texture can feel dull and lifeless, so add tactile surfaces for warmth and interest. Get the linear look with narrow-gauge shirt and pyjama patterns – perfect for smart-casual sittings rooms.
Layering up voiles, cotton, cord and canvas twill on upholstery, soft furnishings and curtain treatments brings warmth and cosiness in spades. Timeless ‘chino’ tones give this look an easy style, while country stripes get a modern makeover in different widths and scales. Mixing styles like this injects rhythm into a room.
16. Go for calming shades of grey
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Warm, but not oppressive, grey living room ideas are ideal for cosy spaces. These light grey shades have either a touch of yellow in them, giving them a brownish tint, or a touch of red, which gives a pinkish tinge.
This colour is great for east and west-facing rooms for diffused light at sunrise or sunset respectively, while adding warmth at other times. Team ochre to yellow-tinged greys, or try a dark, earthy green. Pink-tinted greys will look great with coral and peach.
17. Pick the perfect prints
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Get a high end feel with key pieces from different eras. Shades of linen and taupe gently blend with a wonderfully ornate stone fireplace and period coving in this subtly extravagant living room.
A pair of elegant armchairs catch the light of the bay window which highlights their feminine paisley-print upholstery. The mid-century chair with iron frame makes a fashionable juxtaposition to the more traditional pieces.
18. Think about a striking accent colour
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Give a neutral living room scheme definition with hits of dramatic black. Add some sharp, contemporary styling in a mainly neutral living room with black living room ideas. Keep touches minimal to keep the overall scheme relaxed and understated but with a more edgy loft apartment style.
Adding black to a rug border or smart charcoal borders and piping to neutral cushions adds a striking accent touch without looking heavy or overworked. Use Graphic prints with slim black frames and monochrome canvases in clusters on a wall. Use subtle accents of black with lampshades, ceramics and patterned glass.
19. Inject pattern with a neutral print
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Use a beautiful living room wallpaper idea to add interest to an all-neutral decorating scheme. A pattern in the same tonal palette adds a decorative touch without breaking the constraints of the colour scheme.
Layer up texture and white on white patterns on sofa cushions. Choose different tones of white and natural in relaxed country linen. Showcase art work and collectibles in an eclectic mix of box shelving and different styles of frame on walls.
20. Work a theme
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Wow with a woodland theme by using colours taken from nature. Add hints of sophisticated modern romance combined with old fashioned glamour in a sitting room with subtle shades of soft rose, blush pink and warm putty tones. Include touches of wood and straight-legged furniture for a mid-century take on this feminine look.
21. Evoke a sense of nature
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Bring pebble colours and natural materials together to create an elegant coastal living room scheme. This palette is reminiscent of the chalk cliffs of Sussex with ivory, cream, white and pale stone shades in different textures.
A loose-covered linen sofa and French doors dressed with floaty voiles that move in the breeze add a little laid-back comfort. The natural materials of the bamboo chair, woven mat and bamboo blinds bring the outdoors into the scheme, while hand-blown glass and rustic ceramics introduce an artisan feel.
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Enrich a backdrop of creamy walls with the addition of statement design classics. Rich claret and crimson shades are matched with the warmth of worn leather in this country living room idea.
Blooms are exquisitely depicted on tea-stained linens; beautiful curtains show off the pattern to best effect. A soft button-back leather sofa adds to the country house feel, while elegant, vintage-style lamp bases and mirrors hint that pieces have been acquired over time.
How do you make a living room neutral?
The simple way to make a living room neutral is by choosing a dependable shade for decorating the walls. A soft linen off-white or warm oatmeal shade will go a long way to making the room feel inviting for layers of pattern and colour via accessories.
A neutral backdrop allows you to play with accent colour through statement furniture pieces, rugs, windows treatments and accessories.
Neutral walls will ensure the room feels timeless, with the option to add seasonal colour with how you dress the space.
How do you add colour to a neutral living room?
Accessories and furniture are the easiest ways to add colour to a neutral living room. The serene stillness created by neutral walls allows the freedom to add pattern and colour without distracting from the plain backdrop.
Given the versatility of neutral cream, beige or light taupe walls the accent colour possibilities are endless – it very much depends on the overlook you wish to achieve.
Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director at Dulux recommends mixing neutrals with natural materials to add colour. But she also comments, 'You can also include greens in a neutral palette too because like all neutrals they work with every other colour you choose to decorate with. '
Will you be using these neutral living room ideas to create your dream space?
Stylish living room in neutral tones - Articles - Atmosphere of style
"Colorless" colors conquer our homes
Neutral colors reflect light very well, and therefore any room will look lighter and airier with an interior in such colors. This is especially beneficial for the living room! The neutral color scheme is suitable for absolutely any room, and in terms of decor, it is quite unpretentious. But what are these colors? In its original meaning, the word "neutral" means the absence of color. Colors such as beige, ivory, gray, black and shades of white can be called colorless, but they contain so many shades and facets that often decorating an interior in these colors is no less difficult than in others. nine0003
We have collected ten stylish and beautiful living room interiors in neutral tones for you.
Add some truffle color
Warm truffle shade with pink undertones is the best option for a neutral interior with a warm atmosphere. In addition, you can easily add even more heat or, on the contrary, "cool" the interior due to materials and textures. Try velvet textiles and bronze details if you're feeling cosy, or throw in some gray if you're into coolness. nine0003
Add some color
From the gray window frames to the light oak coffee table, this is the perfect example of a neutral living room. And it's easy to complete it with bright colors: just add a couple of throw pillows and throws in bright colors, like yellow and blue, as you can see in the photo.
Keep the interior in calm cool colors
The calm palette of neutral tones that underlies this interior allows you to decorate the living room in almost any way. Depending on what effect you want to achieve, you should be mindful of the textures and placement of the furniture. So, the corner sofa fits perfectly into the space, visually increasing it. And a small light oak coffee table goes well with a chest of drawers by the window and an armchair. nine0003
Focus on textures
A room without a variety of textures can look empty and lifeless. This is especially true of living rooms, because it is this room that should please us with its comfort! Thanks to the calm beige tones underlying the interior, the variety of fabrics and textures only plays into the hands. A patterned rug, a wicker basket, a chest-shaped coffee table and plenty of throws and pillows fill this interior with warmth!
Look at the shades of gray
Warm, thanks to the lighting, but cold in nature, gray shades create a very homely atmosphere in this interior, and a light wood table connects the space. Even the black fireplace in the center of the living room does not stand out from the overall picture, but harmoniously fits into the decor thanks to a mirror in a black frame and other small decor items of this color.
Choose the Perfect Prints
Even though neutral colors are inherently colorless, that doesn't mean they can't create interesting patterns. See how the stripe and the classic Chinese pattern on the armchairs are organically combined in one room. This is complemented by carvings on the fireplace and decor in the modern classic style. nine0003
Think of an accent color
Add drama to a neutral interior with a touch of black. A little rough, modern chic does not hurt at all, but only diversifies the space. Do not overdo it with these inclusions, let them remain insignificant and barely noticeable so as not to spoil the main range.
Welcome to nature
Neutrals such as limestone and sage are the perfect base for a natural and cozy design. In combination with pure white and an abundance of greenery, such a living room will look like a real garden! nine0003
Make the interior in one tone
Often, when talking about a monochrome interior, they imagine a room in bright and saturated colors, but monochrome can also be neutral tones. For example, take a look at this living room, done in an exclusively beige color. And, pay attention, the variety of shades is minimal. This choice is not accidental - you should not think that the designer just has a poor imagination! Such an interior is multifunctional: it looks complete on its own, but if you add various decorative elements to it, it will change its style and completely transform. So with such a living room you will not get bored! nine0003
Work on the theme
Use wood as the base and main material, and choose natural colors for the color scheme. The ideal style for such a living room would be a combination of glamor with contemporary or Scandinavian style. Add details in dusty pinks and light grays, use thin lines and delicate little decorative elements - and a natural neutral design is ready!
Living room design in a modern style 2022: 100 photos of interiors
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Colors, finishes, design and arrangement of furniture - we tell you step by step how to design a trendy living room interior in a modern style.
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Despite the variety of trends in design, contemporary is still one of the most popular: concise, stylish, comfortable. And most importantly, there are no strict canons and rules in it. In this article, we tell you how to decorate a living room in a modern style, with photos of beautiful examples of what materials, colors, furniture and decor to choose.
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The modern direction includes a variety of styles: from eco and scandi to minimalism and hi-tech. And the contemporary interiors themselves are not similar to each other - as opposed to the classics, there are no conventions and a mandatory set of elements. Therefore, the living room can be both a luxurious room with wood and marble decoration, and a cozy chamber room in pastel colors. nine0003
But there are still common features - you can rely on them when thinking about the design of a living room in a modern style:
- Open space. The fewer walls and partitions, the better. There should be a lot of light and air in the room - even if the area is small. Most often, the hall is combined with the kitchen; in addition, you can remove the door between the hall and the hallway. Use light zoning: instead of piers and solid partitions - different textures, finishes, colors, floor or ceiling levels. nine0101 Calm tones. The palette can be anything, but it's best to follow the 60/30/10 rule. The main color is the base (beige, gray, white, brown), the second is more saturated, the third is the brightest. For accents, choose noble, eye-pleasing shades: wine instead of bright red, emerald green instead of acid green, etc.
- Simple forms. The modern direction gravitates towards visual simplicity - this is due to the ideas of minimalism, which has now become the basis of design, and not just a trend. Choose laconic furniture without unnecessary details: this will reduce visual noise, and the eye will smoothly move from one object to another. nine0102
- Ergonomics. First of all, the space should be comfortable for living. This is especially important in small apartments, where a lot of furniture needs to be placed on a small footage. Thinking through the layout, immediately imagine how you will then exist in this room. Provide passages between furniture, free space in order to open cabinet doors or drawers, the location of outlets.
- Liberty. Arrange the furniture in the way that is convenient for you, combine loft lamps with classic stucco, abandon the traditional large kitchen, use catchy decor. The main thing is that the atmosphere reflects your character and that you feel comfortable in it, because we spend most of our time in the living room. nine0102
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Now let's take a step-by-step look at how to design a living room in a modern style in an apartment or private house.
Planning
The number of functional areas and furniture depends on the size of the room and its tasks.
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Most often, the living room is combined with a kitchen and dining room, sometimes with a bedroom or office. Based on this, planning and zoning are built. nine0003
- Combination with kitchen. The cooking zone is usually isolated and done at the entrance. The dining group zones the space: it can be a bar counter, an island or a classic dining table. The seating area is located in the back of the room, usually by the window.
- Combination with bedroom. Here, everything is the opposite: a soft group and recreation areas at the entrance, since this is a “public” part, a sleeping place is in the depths.
- Separate room. This is the simplest option, the content of which depends on the proportions of the living room and the lifestyle of the owners. You can limit yourself to a sofa group, a TV and a couple of storage systems. Or, if space permits, add a workplace, a creative corner, make a mini-library with a comfortable reading chair. nine0102
It is important that the layout is comfortable for life, and the space is not divided into small cramped compartments. If you use partitions for zoning, choose light, light-transmitting models: slats, open shelving, glass screens.
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Color range
Choosing a palette is a matter of taste and overall design of an apartment or house.
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You can follow the trends or use your favorite colors. In any case, remember the basic rules of color:
- Light colors visually increase the space, dark colors reduce it. This does not mean that it is forbidden to use the latter in a small living room, but do it in a dosed manner and dilute them with light shades. nine0102
- If the windows face north, add as many warm tones as possible to the palette - they will make the living room more cozy and sunny. If there is enough natural light, pay attention to cold shades: gray, blue, blue, mint, etc.
- The optimal number of elements in the palette is three. Four or more are difficult to harmoniously combine, you can get a clumsy and too colorful interior. If you take one or two primary colors, use several shades and different textures so that the monochrome interior does not seem boring. nine0102
- Neutral base colors - white, gray, beige - need to be diluted with something to make the space look voluminous and interesting.
- Achromats work equally well with any color. Combine other shades according to their color temperature: warm with warm, cold with cold. If you want to make a contrasting combination, balance it with a neutral shade: gray-beige, white, black.
When choosing colors, it is important not only what they will be, but also where they will be located. The palette is a great zoning tool, so group the shades so that they emphasize different areas or highlight the desired part of the space. nine0003 13
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Finishing
In the interior of a modern living room, finishing can be either a neutral background or a full-fledged decorative element.
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In addition, any material can be used here: from textile wallpaper to microcement or brick. Unlike the bathroom, kitchen and hallway, this room does not have special requirements for finishing. It is enough to choose high-quality, environmentally friendly and beautiful materials - they can be both natural and artificial. nine0003
Floor
Most often, parquet, quartz vinyl, engineering board, porcelain stoneware or laminate are laid in the hall. The latter is the most inexpensive, so it is suitable for budget repairs. The coating is usually made 2-3 tones darker than the walls, so that the finish creates a smooth gradient from the floor to the ceiling. The best option from a visual point of view is the texture of the tree. Choose the shade of the flooring taking into account the overall color temperature so that the floor does not stand out from the palette and does not attract too much attention.
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Ceiling
The simplest and most versatile option is a smooth one-level white ceiling. This finish is suitable for a room of any size. If the room is low, a simple trick will help to make it visually higher and more spacious - paint the walls and ceiling in the same color to erase the boundaries. In this case, the shade can be any, not necessarily light.
You can add decorative elements (stucco, wooden beams) or use a two-level stretch fabric, thus highlighting one or more functional areas. nine0003 nine
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Walls
Unlike the bedroom, where the decoration should be as calm and comfortable as possible so as not to interfere with rest, in the living room you can experiment with wall decoration. For example, make one accent or combine 2-3 finishing materials, emphasizing different areas and placing visual accents.
Any material will do:
- High-quality wallpaper (if you have animals or children at home, pay attention to fiberglass - it is vandal-proof and easy to clean). nine0102
- Decorative plaster.
- Wood, marble or stone effect panels.
- Regular paint.
Even if the room is large, you shouldn't use an active print and catchy textures on all four walls - you will end up with a clumsy and completely unstylish combination. It is better to focus on 1-2 surfaces, and for the rest, choose a neutral monophonic design. Also remember that the brighter the furniture, the calmer the finish should be. And if you want to hang pictures, posters or other wall decor, neutral tones are best emphasized: white, light gray, cream. nine0003 eleven
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Furniture
Each room has its own piece of furniture: in the bedroom it is a bed, in the kitchen it is a set.
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In the living room, the sofa almost always takes center stage. The rest of the composition is built around it: a coffee table, armchairs or pouffes, a TV, storage systems.
When choosing upholstered furniture, the following are important:
- The quality of the upholstery - it should not only be pleasant to the touch, but also durable. Manufacturers offer fabrics with a variety of additional characteristics: impregnations against dirt, dust and grease stains, with a stretch effect that prevents the seat from sagging and wiping, etc.
- Color - upholstered furniture occupies the same 30% of the palette. If you want to make the sofa and armchairs accent, use rich, but noble shades: plum, burgundy, terracotta, olive or emerald, blue. For a more relaxed design, shades of beige, gray, brown are suitable. A white sofa looks bold and impressive. nine0102
- Functionality - for example, if the apartment is small, it makes sense to take a folding model so that there is an extra bed. Or a sofa with storage drawers under the seat. Pay attention to modular systems - from them you can assemble a soft group for your needs of any size and shape.
You will also need storage systems. Usually this is a TV cabinet, shelving, hanging or niche shelves. The room can accommodate a modern sideboard and bookcase. nine0003 13
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Decor
The main rule when choosing decor is to be thoughtful and concise.
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Let it be a little, so as not to create a feeling of disorder, but each item is chosen consciously. Look good in a contemporary living room:
- Paintings by contemporary artists, graphics and posters in simple frames. nine0102
- Laconic vases, figurines or figurines.
- Books and albums in beautiful editions.
- Scented candles and diffusers.
- Ceramic dishes.
- Cozy textiles: decorative pillows, carpet, curtains.
In order not to litter the room, show your imagination. For example, if you travel a lot, do not force all the surfaces with the same type of figurines from souvenir shops. Hang a beautiful map of the world on the wall behind the sofa: in a wooden format or in the form of a poster on which you can mark the countries you have visited. And if you collect something, allocate a beautiful backlit rack for the collection - let the little things be stored in an orderly manner. nine0003 eleven
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