One of the ideas for decorating the living room is undoubtedly the modern style, which is ideal for both small and spacious interiors. A skillful combination of colors, materials and equipment will create a comfortable living space. This is an interior with character, because in the case of a modern style you can easily combine the practical and aesthetic sides of interior design.
Sofa seat
in living room design
Visual planning
. Draw a plan of the room with future furniture, observing all dimensions - this will help you look at the entire arrangement as if from the outside. Perhaps your original idea will change radically after such planning.
The sofa does not need to be placed in a draft
. This means that it shouldn't be on an imaginary line from window to door - if you've drawn a floor plan of the room, this will be just easy to follow.
The location of the sofa in the living room
. Below we offer several options for the location of the sofa. You will see that the place for this living room item changes depending on the task.
1. A sofa opposite the TV, diagonally from the door - an excellent location. As if inviting you to sit down 
2. Sofa near the door. A good solution if you often have overnight guests.
3. Corner sofa in the living room. It is best to place it in the far corner from the door. This will make the room look more spacious.
Correct opening of the door in the living room
In or out?
Opening the door in the living room
. If you don’t want to attract unnecessary attention to the front door of the room, then you can choose this invisible model without platbands. If you paint it the same color as the walls, it will completely disappear into space.
Open inward or outward? There is no clear rule here, because everything depends on the layout and the furniture placed. The main thing is that the door leaf opens freely and does not interfere with entry and exit from the room. The door should not interfere with free access to the closet or dressing room. Sometimes it makes sense to move the doorway altogether or choose the option of a sliding sliding door or a folding book door.
1. Suitable door location option. It does not block the corridor and, as can be seen in the picture, does not interfere with the passage into the room. The disadvantage of this arrangement is that when open, the door touches the cabinet doors.
2. Worse option. The door seems to block the entrance to the room and “eats up” a lot of space. If it is not possible to change the direction of the door, then it makes sense to install a folding door-book or accordion.
3. Bad option. To open the door to the living room, you have to step back - this is inconvenient, especially if the apartment has a narrow corridor. It makes more sense to install a folding or sliding door.
4. Convenient door location option. Does not interfere with the approach to the room, and is also good from a fire safety point of view.
TV in the living room
size and location
Placing a TV in the living room
. The larger the diagonal of your TV, the more beautiful and logical it looks in the interior.
Location
. The TV is placed on the wall opposite the sofa - this is the most logical and reasonable place for it in the living room. Moreover, the distance to it does not really matter: modern TV models can be placed close to the sofa.
Cabinet or bracket?
To your taste. The main thing is that the television area looks neat and presentable. Provide in advance a cable channel in which all the wires and numerous sockets for the receiver, modem, set-top box, and sound bar will be hidden. Nothing spoils a design more than protruding wires!
Height from floor
. It is optimal to place the TV 1 m from the floor to the middle of the screen - this is exactly the eye level of a sitting person.
Diagonal size
. If you have the financial opportunity, consider options from 50 inches - smaller screens look lonely and lonely on an empty wall.
Film projector as an alternative
. Unless you have flat white walls, you will need a screen for the projector. It can be lowered manually, there are also electrically driven screens - in this case, it would be wise to provide power for it in advance. Remember: no protruding wires! Next is the place for the projector itself. Decide for yourself what it will be: a permanent mount or a removable option that is installed only during the movie screening. Provide thick blackout curtains to completely darken the room, otherwise you will not be able to enjoy the bright picture.
TV in the living room
Furniture in the living room
Furniture in the living room
. In a delicate neoclassical interior, a bright blue armchair acts as a color accent. A very convenient and comfortable accent. :))
- Armchair.
Often a chair becomes an accent item in the interior, then its shade, and sometimes its shape, differs from the rest of the furniture. When choosing a chair, also focus on your habits: for example, it will be more comfortable to sit up and read a book in a chair with dimensions of 90x90 cm, but you can “just sit comfortably” in a fireplace chair with a high back, comfortable armrests and a seat of 80x80 cm. - TV stand.
Large TV stands are no longer as relevant as they used to be, when it was necessary to store a player, cassettes and discs there. Nowadays a console table or a narrow elegant cabinet is enough. - Coffee table.
A nice piece of furniture that creates a cozy atmosphere. Some models, if necessary, can be transformed into a more spacious table for receiving guests - however, it is not easy to find comfortable and beautiful examples, plus they usually cost a lot. - Side tables.
If the size of the living room does not always allow you to install a full-size coffee table, add-on options are an alternative: they are convenient, easy to move around the apartment and do not take up much space. You can find original designer models, then the side table will also become an art object. - Rack.
An extremely useful type of furniture.
Firstly, a large number of decorative items can be beautifully arranged on the rack. And secondly, it can also serve as a light through partition, which divides the room into zones and does not take away light. For small apartments this is a very big plus. - Additional storage cabinet.
If the size of the living room allows, you can place the sofa at a distance from the wall, almost in the center of the room - this will free up space for the closet, and you will not have to choose between spacious storage space and a large, comfortable sofa. Carefully study the apartment plan and use all the walls and niches to maximum advantage; space in houses is often poorly organized - Fireplace.
Here we are talking about electric fireplaces. Some of them come with a humidifier function and heating, so 3 in 1 models can bring obvious benefits. Fireplace portals have different styles: classic, antique, modern. A discrepancy with the overall style of the living room can greatly spoil the impression of the room, so be careful with creativity. Sizing is an important issue. A large wall with a high ceiling also needs a proportionate fireplace, otherwise a small portal will look lonely and ridiculous.
Fashionable and functional living room design in a modern style: developing a room plan
Furniture placement is critical to bringing out the contemporary style. When arranging a living room, which is usually a multi-purpose room, the placement of individual pieces of equipment is critical. Remember that the living room is a fairly demanding space to design. Proper arrangement of furniture helps to decorate the room with an easier flow of light. As a result, you can make your living room appear optically larger than it actually is.
Don't block windows in small rooms or place tall furniture in the middle.
However, before you choose a specific arrangement of chairs, table, sofa or chest of drawers in your living room, you need to carefully evaluate the available space. The size of the living room will determine the placement of furniture. Define several functional areas depending on how you spend time in the gym. Also think about what is needed in the space and what you can do without. Depending on the needs of the entire family, you will need a certain number of seats, coffee tables, cabinets or storage. Thus, the ideal living room layout will suit your home lifestyle.
Draw a plan of different ways to arrange furniture in the living room. You can also use carpenter's tape to mark where you plan to place furniture. This, of course, is not necessary if the living room is completely empty. Do some layouts before deciding which one to choose. When developing your plan, imagine that you are between the furniture. This will help eliminate any errors in the distribution of equipment items.
Living rooms that are completely enclosed can appear smaller than those with open spaces. That's why you should choose smaller furniture to balance it out. Moreover, modern apartments often have a small cubic capacity. Thus, their owners need suitable furniture that gives the room a spacious character.
Kitchen + living room
The option of demolishing the partition between a tiny kitchen and a small room, thereby creating a decent and bright space, is becoming more and more common. Of course, this solution is not suitable for everyone, but the combined space has many fans, so let’s take a closer look at it.
Kitchen-living room design
. A bright accent in the interior does not have to be just one - it can be several shades.
By combining the kitchen with the living room, we automatically get a room with at least two windows - that is, a space filled with air and light. Another plus is a full-fledged dining area, which is not always possible in a separate kitchen. By the way, when choosing a dining table, you need to count on at least 70 cm for each person.
Ideas for the kitchen-living room
Style Features
The modern style in interior design and furnishings has been formed over the past few decades. It incorporated many stylistic features and rational ideas from other directions. Its main features are:
- The use of geometric shapes and clear lines when creating interior items. Asymmetry is allowed, but form is considered more important than decoration;
- A minimum amount of fittings is used. It is impossible to completely abandon its use, but handles are replaced by cutouts in the facades, the latest technological mechanisms that come off when touched;
- The priority when choosing materials and furniture decor is functionality and practicality. Preference is given to discreet elements without curls and flowers. Furnishings are equipped with drawers, shelves, and folding mechanisms as much as possible;
- The shapes of the furniture in the hall are laconic and simple, there are no openwork, pretentious elements, but nevertheless it looks elegant;
- Accents in the interior are set with original accessories. They can be made of metal, glass, stone, plastic, wood or a combination of materials. Preference is given to large objects, small details are not so important;
- The color scheme is pastel, neutral and natural colors are preferred. To add chic, glossy surfaces of cabinet furniture, chrome handles and chair frames, glass countertops, and glossy tiles are used;
- The room should be bright; heavy curtains should be replaced with tulle, blinds, Roman or thread blinds.
Despite the simplicity, monochrome and austerity, a living room in a modern style does not look boring. The design allows for bold experiments that allow you to turn functional objects into art objects.
To decorate the interior, choose large accessories from modern trends in painting, architecture, and graphics.
Bedroom + living room
A living room combined with a bedroom is not the most common option. This arrangement is not suitable for a large family, but young owners of a one- or two-bedroom apartment might take a closer look at it.
Use a shelving unit as a partition to divide the room into zones, retain natural light and get additional storage space for books and various small items.
Bedroom design with living room
. An excellent example of a bedroom-living room design for a one-room apartment!
Living room + office
In a small apartment it is not always possible to carve out a full-fledged place for a desktop. It is often placed either in the bedroom or in the living room. The size and location of your desktop will depend on how often you will use it. For a table for a laptop, a width of 50-60 cm is sufficient, and for a desktop computer it is better to choose models at least 70 cm in depth.
Living room design
. In this project, we made a small work table and shelves invisible due to color - they literally merge with the wall. The chair, on the contrary, has become an accent chair.
I offer three convenient options for placing a desktop in the living room.
1. Desk in the far corner. A good option if you rarely need to work in the living room. To make your workplace less noticeable, you can make it match the walls or place a beautiful screen or shelving nearby.
2. A large desk by the window is a solid option for freelancers working from home. This table, with an extended window sill, is perfect for working with a desktop computer. If the living room has the elongated shape of a narrow trailer, such a tabletop will visually expand the room.
3. Desk built into the closet. An ideal option to hide “artistic clutter.” I did some work and immediately hid my workplace from prying eyes.
Desk in the interior
Living room furniture options
Today there are many solutions for decorating halls. And if earlier, for example, there were problems when installing a huge sofa in a small room, now new models save space.
Modular furniture
Modular furniture is a model consisting of several elements (sofa, armchairs, poufs) that can be used both together and separately. This solution is suitable for decorating both large and small living rooms.
To increase functionality, modular sofas are often produced with armrests or shelves. They are convenient and space saving.
The advantage of modular models is that you can quickly create a bed from them. This is achieved through mechanisms and systems built into the design that facilitate transformation.
Hull
Cabinet furniture is made in different lengths and heights. Its difference from other types is its functionality and the presence of a storage system. Often this furniture option is preferred for furnishing a room.
Soft
The group of such models is represented by the following elements:
- Standard sofas. There are straight and angular. Such models are used if the living room is small. The owners of the premises can choose a model of any shape, color or height.
- Sofa bed. These models are equipped with mechanisms that make it possible to convert sitting places into sleeping places.
- Sofas. Beautifully upholstered stool with low armrests.
This also includes ottomans - soft small chairs without a frame.
Air conditioner
in the living room
An important rule: cooled air should not blow on people sitting on the sofa or at the table. Moreover, the farther the internal housing of the air conditioner is located from the window, the more difficult and expensive it is to install - after all, you will have to trench the wall.
Air conditioner indoor unit
- not the most attractive detail in the interior and you always want to disguise it somehow so that it is not too noticeable. A white block on a white wall is easier to hide. :).
We propose to consider the three most common options for the location of the air conditioner.
1. The indoor unit fits well above the door - excellent placement of the air conditioner!
2. The location of the air conditioner is close to the window. This option is especially good for those who want to save on a strobe for air conditioner communications.
3. Poor location of the indoor unit. Cold air from the air conditioner blows onto the sofa and the people sitting there.
Kitchen-living room in modern style: open space
In keeping with today's fast-paced lifestyle as well as smaller homes, most modern living rooms are designed with an open floor plan. Arranging such an area requires more preparation and thought than in closed rooms. An open space usually connects the living and dining rooms, as well as the kitchen. Having arranged such an interior, you need to identify smaller areas that will interact with each other, thereby creating a harmonious whole.
Use furniture as boundaries. To do this, you can buy a sofa or corner so that it serves as a separation of the living room from the kitchen. This way you won't overcrowd the room. The position of the seats in the integrated space is critical. Although in open interiors corner sofas are better than standard models of upholstered furniture.
To connect all spaces except dividing furniture, also use similar colors and materials.
Lighting
in the living room
An important question, because the light determines how comfortable your room will be. There should be a lot of light! Consider several different lighting scenarios.
Living room lighting
. The brick wall was supported by minimalist lamps - all from different collections, but in the same loft style.
Lamps
- this is part of the decor, so they must be combined with the style of the room. Nowadays it is important to use different lighting fixtures in one room in the same style, but from different collections. It’s good when there is basic, local and intimate light in the living room, because when we change the lighting, we automatically change the mood of the room.
overhead light
- This is the main type of lighting and includes work lights (spotlights) and a chandelier. By the way, a chandelier can not so much shine brightly as it can support a design and be an art object.
Toward the local light
include all kinds of floor lamps, table lamps and sconces. Although, regarding the sconces, I would like to warn you: rarely does this type of lamp fit into the style of the living room, especially in modern interiors. It’s better to replace one sconce with two stylish lamps.
Intimate light
- these are garlands and candles. Interior garlands are those that burn with an even light, preferably warm white. They can create a surprisingly cozy atmosphere in the living room, or they can serve as a night light.
Candles
. There is no need to say much about them, except perhaps a few words about the choice of candles. In the interior, large-sized single-color candles of different sizes look best. A win-win option is white, with a slightly rough or matte surface.
Zoning
. The lamps are ideal for zoning, especially in combined rooms. The kitchen-living room should have task lighting in the kitchen area, one or more pendant lights above the bar counter or above the dining table. The living room area also needs both main and local light: cozy lamps behind the sofa, a floor lamp by the armchair.
Types of products
Unlike Soviet times, when it was customary to install a bulky wall in the hall, today less voluminous pieces of furniture are preferred. Most often the following products are placed in the living room:
- storage systems in the form of hanging shelves, racks, cabinets, chests of drawers.
- TV stand if the plasma is not mounted on the wall;
- sofa, sofa, banquette, poufs;
- coffee or coffee table;
- soft or hard chairs, armchairs.
Instead of a bulky wardrobe in the living room, it is better to arrange a separate dressing room or place a corner wardrobe with compartment doors in the bedroom.
To create a modern hall interior, modular furniture, which is assembled according to the principle of children's Lego construction sets, is perfect. A set made in the same style may include chests of drawers, cabinets, cabinets, coffee tables, cabinets, and shelving. There is no need to purchase all pieces of furniture at once. The modules are sold separately, so you can take only some of them, and later rearrange or add new ones.
Choosing a display cabinet for the living room, types of models
Cabinet furniture is also appropriate in a modern hall. It differs from modular mainly in that it cannot be modified. A variety of materials and stylistic solutions will allow you to choose the appropriate option from ready-made ones, or you can order an individual design project.
Storage systems
TV stand
Sofa, sofa, banquette, poufs
Coffee table
Armchairs
Modular furniture Cabinet
Modern style in the living room
The style is interesting, multifaceted, which looks great even in small spaces. It is characterized by simplicity and conciseness, everything is very functional, convenient and, of course, beautiful.
Modern living room design
. Clear geometric lines and patterns in the interior are one of the features of modern style.
Signs of style
. White and black, gray and beige are the main colors of modern style. Bright accents are also needed, because without them the interior can become faceless and monotonous. Large size posters or paintings are welcome in modern design. There shouldn’t be a lot of decorative items, but they are all original, bright and support the style of the room. Comfortable, practical furniture, but at the same time quite minimalistic and simple in shape.
Many modern living rooms
Popular living room interior in a modern apartment style
The basis of modern style is the slogan: less is more. In modernist apartment interiors, most things are stored hidden, that is, behind smooth closet doors. The eyes of observers are exposed to several decorative elements, such as flowers and decorations on the walls.
The second main factor determining style is large space. Modern living rooms in an apartment are usually high. Overloading the space with furniture is excluded. Often the kitchen is combined with the living room to gain extra space. In such cases, the kitchen can appear either as an extension, occupying only one wall, or by agreement with the island.
There are many varieties of modern style. Designers boldly decorate it with Provençal or Scandinavian notes. Minimalism, geometric shapes, clear shapes and contrast play a major role in the collection of modern interiors.
Modern living rooms feature a high monochrome tone. The most popular is the contrasting combination of white and black or combining the colors of furniture, walls and floors - here, too, the choice usually falls on white. The range of bold solutions includes, among other things, walls in a very dark color, a combination of brick on the wall with a glossy surface of the floor, walls or countertops.
Modern style loves contrasting colors. Colors such as ink, marengo or sapphire correspond to white. In general, gray or garnet will look good. The walls can be left completely white, which further brightens the interior.
Lofts are the choice for modern halls. Often it is enough to abandon the plaster so that the room is finished with untreated brick. This post-industrial climate fits perfectly into the trends of the 21st century. Apartments are not built from decorative red brick, so you can decorate the wall with it yourself.
Neoclassical style in the living room
Delicate neoclassicism is very popular among our customers. This direction, of course, cannot be described in a nutshell, but if we greatly simplify it, then it is a “modern version of the classics.” Intricate lamps, upholstery in the “carriage screed” style, moldings on the walls, watercolor shades - all this is about neoclassicism.
Living room in neoclassical style
. Pillows of different sizes in interior colors will look good in both modern and classic designs.
Signs of style
. The neoclassical style, like the classical one, is characterized by symmetry in the arrangement of furniture and in the arrangement of accessories. Beautiful complex furniture fronts, stucco moldings, moldings on the walls, draped flowing curtains and curtains - all these elements will come in handy in a neoclassical interior.
Living rooms in neoclassical style
What to look for when choosing
When choosing furnishings for a room decorated in a modern style, you need to consider the following:
- The main idea of the style is space and a lot of light. It is necessary to choose furniture that suits the size of the room without overloading it;
- The difference between interior items in a modern style is the use of expensive, high-quality materials. Therefore, the cost of good finished products cannot be low;
- Comfortable operation of modern furniture will be ensured by the reliability, stability of its structure, the absence of sharp corners and chips;
- If a large sofa or armchair is chosen as a color accent, then the remaining pieces of furniture should be plain.
A big advantage of a modern interior is the ability to easily transform it into a related style.
Paintings and decorative upholstery on soft sofas will help create an art deco style. If you add posters with urban landscapes, chrome elements, tripods, metal vases, you will get a living room in a techno style. If you prefer a laconic form, like light colors and expensive materials, then furniture in a modern style will suit your living room.
Other living room styles
Scandinavian style
Fusion
Loft
Colors
Beige color in living room design
It cannot be said unequivocally that to decorate a living room you should choose only light shades. There are many examples of original and bright designs with accent walls, both in classical and modern styles. But today I want to look at light living room options, for several reasons.
Beige visually expands the space
. This, you see, is the main task in modern apartments - to create the illusion of space.
Compatibility
. Delicate beige shades go well with many warm and cool tones. This “friendliness” of beige color allows you to add bright accents to the interior: furniture, textiles, decorative items.
Create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort
. In addition, they calm the psyche and do not become boring.
Beige color in the living room
. As a rule, warm shades of beige are used for design in a classic style. But cooler, grayish tones will look better in modern interiors.
A selection of beige living rooms
Gray color in the living room interior
Gray color in the living room
. Gray is the calmest and most neutral color.
For example, black tones absorb light; their inept use in the interior can make the room too gloomy. The abundance of white in the room, on the contrary, will make it faceless and uninteresting. Gray color is between them: neutral for perception and not boring. It is truly versatile and goes well with all shades of the spectrum.
A selection of gray living rooms
Rules for choosing a headset for the living room
The hall is the calling card of a house or apartment, so you need to approach the selection of furniture responsibly. Below are factors that we recommend you pay attention to.
Styles
First you need to decide what the future headset should look like. To do this you need to select a style. It may or may not match the design of the room.
Modern solutions:
- Minimalism. Furniture made in this style looks light and comfortable. Designers recommend using smooth lines or standard geometric shapes - square, circle, triangle.
- High tech. This style is used only in spacious rooms. It is somewhat reminiscent of minimalism, but it uses more elements and details. A special feature is a functional sofa with a table. Also, when decorating such living rooms, a modular set looks stylish.
- Modern. This style is characterized by sophistication, rounded, smoothed corners. Choosing living room furniture in this direction means paying attention to strong, durable models.
The styles presented are considered fashionable. But there are other options for stylistic solutions. Therefore, you should not limit yourself to three directions.
To decide on a style, it is better to seek help from an experienced designer. He will recommend the type of headset that will fit into the room and emphasize the desired atmosphere.
Colors
The right color sets the mood and can also visually increase or decrease the space.
Designers often use light colors in small rooms. Also, if you follow the same color scheme in decoration and furniture, you will be able to create a single space.
In large living rooms you can use any shades, use dark tones. If you want to achieve a cozy atmosphere, it is better to give preference to warm colors, which include:
- orange;
- pink;
- peach.
Finally, if the hall is considered as a relaxation room, then it is better to use cold tones. For example, light blue, gray, or light green will look great. However, you should not make the room too colorful.
Materials
The material from which the furniture is made is considered the last thing that people pay attention to when choosing sofas, armchairs, etc. Today, manufacturers provide a wide selection of furniture. For example, for a classic interior you can choose a model made of wood, and for a modern one from MDF or PVC.
To avoid mistakes, it is worth considering a couple of points:
- Reliability. It is important that the headset lasts a long time and is of high quality.
- Functionality. Thanks to practicality, it is possible not only to rationally use furniture for the hall, but also to save space.
- Compliance. The material from which the furniture is made must be of high quality.
Other colors
In the living room design
White color in the living room
Blue color in the living room
Dark living room design
Decoration Materials
in living room design
Living room decoration
. Thanks to the moldings, the room immediately acquires a classic tone.
Moldings
. Moldings are an inexpensive and easy way to create the desired ambiance in a classic style. They are made from different materials: wood, polyurethane, plastic, foam. They come in different widths and shapes. With the help of these decorative elements you can zone and visually change the space. Depending on the material, moldings have different properties: polyurethane, for example, is flexible and durable, and with their help you can create round or oval shapes.
Skirting boards
. There are no clear rules, but a high and plain baseboard (100-140 cm) looks most impressive. As for color, it all depends on your taste and the style of the room. It can be white or to match the trim and doors, it can be wooden, to match the floors, or painted to match the walls.
Cornices
. Finding the perfect cornice is really difficult. Personally, I think that the best cornice is the one that is not visible. It is not difficult to hide it from view behind a ceiling plinth or behind ceiling panels, and this principle of attaching curtains and curtains will fit perfectly into any interior style.
10 tips for decorating your living room
Manufacturing materials
Materials for furnishings in a modern living room can be very diverse, it all depends on the style, color scheme, taste of the owners and their financial capabilities. Luxury furniture is made from natural raw materials such as wood and leather. Economy class products can be made of artificial leather, various types of plastic, tempered glass, chipboard, MDF, and metal alloys.
| Material, description | Advantages | Flaws |
| Wood is a natural material, used for luxury furniture | Durability, health safety, attractive appearance | High price |
| Chipboard - sawdust and other wood waste mixed with compacts or glue, and then covered with enamel, melamine or laminated film | Durability, wide range, low cost | Toxicity, inability to work on small parts |
| LDSP differs from chipboard in the presence of melamine impregnation and laminated coating | Variety of colors, aesthetic appearance, high strength, budget price category | The fragility of the coating when cutting, the presence of formaldehyde resins in products of class E2, E1 |
| MDF is the result of pressing wood chips, the resulting boards are covered with melamine paper or veneered | Durability, environmental friendliness, non-toxicity | High cost, limited design |
| Plastic for furniture has different properties, varying in strength and toxicity. | Durability, ease of care, low cost, lightness, variety of colors and shapes | Plastic may look rustic and may not be very durable. The material is highly flammable, some types may be toxic |
| Glass used is frosted, carved, tinted, transparent, painted | Aesthetic appeal, creating a light interior, ease of maintenance | Fragile, fingerprints need to be wiped off constantly |
| Metal alloys. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are subjected to polishing, chrome plating, oxidation and other finishing for beauty and durability | Strength, resistance to static and dynamic loads, environmental friendliness | Heavy weight, risk of injury in case of fall, susceptibility to corrosion if not properly treated |
| Natural and artificial leather for furniture upholstery | High strength, hypoallergenic, attractive appearance | Does not like strong temperature changes, cannot be placed in the sun, difficult to clean from stubborn stains, high cost of quality material, not suitable for families with pets |
| Textile upholstery is selected based on the characteristics of a particular fabric | You can choose the required strength characteristics, a wide variety of textures and colors | The fragility of many types of fabrics, complex cleaning methods |
Rules for arranging furniture in the living room, useful recommendations
Fashion trends involve combinations of different materials. In a modern living room design, you can try the most daring solutions, for example, installing wooden furniture with decorative inserts made of metal or eco-leather.
Wood
Chipboard
laminated chipboard MDF
Plastic Glass
Metal alloys Genuine leather
Artificial
Textile upholstery
Decor
in the living room interior
Living room decoration
. In any decoration, consistency of items is important. Furniture facades and curtains, carpet patterns and vases, lamps and paintings - everything should be in the same style.
Decor
. Decorative elements include not only vases and candles. These are carpets, curtains, rugs, paintings. Even indoor plants are part of the decor. In short, this is the interior itself, which means that its choice must be taken extremely seriously.
Textile
. Decorative pillows, an elegantly and seemingly carelessly thrown blanket, curtains and carpet - all these textiles should be combined in style and color. Otherwise, it will create a feeling of randomness of objects.
Accessories
. The same applies to all kinds of figurines, vases and various souvenirs. It must be remembered that they play the role of accents, which means there cannot be many of them. It is best to think through each item, its color and location in advance.
Plants
. Indoor plants are good in sizes larger than 50 cm, that is, quite large, there should not be too many of them either. Important addition: no flowers in colorful pots on the windowsill!
Paintings, photos, posters
. Each of these items should be considered as an art object, that is, any image on the wall should not be random or thoughtless. Landscapes and still lifes are appropriate in classic design. If we are talking about modern style, it is good when posters or paintings are large. For an apartment, the most optimal formats are A1 and A2 (A3 minimum). The exception is compositions of black and white photos in thin frames - different sizes are acceptable there.
10 Living Room Decor Tips
More ideas for apartment design
Design of an ordinary living room
Small living room design
Living room design in light colors
Living room design on trend
Beautiful living room design
Living room design with table
Design of a modern living room 18 sq m
Living room design 16 sq m
Living room design 14 sq m
Living room design in an apartment
Living room design with work area
White color in living room design
Living room design with TV
Rectangular living room design
Small living room design
Living room design in a panel house
Living room design 18 sq m
Dark living room design
Blue color in living room design
Renovating the living room in an apartment on the street. Polyanka
In the photo: Design of a living room in a 2-room apartment on the street. Polyanka
Modern interior of a living room in a two-room apartment of 80 sq. m on the street Polyanka is distinguished by a muted beige color scheme, as well as furniture pieces with hints of neoclassical style. The noble patina and graceful curves of the furniture give the setting an aristocratic sophistication.
Design of a living room in a 3-room apartment on the street. Stoletova
Elements of historical styles - modern or art deco - will look organic in a modern interior. A modern chandelier and Art Deco style lamps will not only decorate a minimalist interior, but will also make the space sparkle with new colors.
Contemporary style with Art Nouveau and Art Deco elements
In the photo: Design of a living room in a 3-room apartment on the street. Stoletova
In the design of a modern kitchen-living room with a dining area in beige tones, elements of Art Nouveau and Art Deco are used, among other things, for visual zoning of the room. Thus, the living room is decorated with a luxurious chandelier in the Art Nouveau style, and in the interior of the dining area, attention is drawn to an Art Deco lamp with crystal pendants.
Art Deco chandelier in the dining area
In the photo: Modern interior of the dining area with elements and art deco
The interior of the living room is dominated by black and white monochrome, emphasizing the stylistic design of the room with Art Deco elements. A chandelier with pendants above the dining table brings notes of luxurious and formal style to the restrained, laconic interior.
