1. Design tips for decorating a living room
It is easy for you to have an impressive, blended living room. The
design of a living room often dictates the feel and function of the
space. The elements of color, texture, materials and arrangement
all play important roles in both how the space will be used and how
one will feel in the environment.
Find inspiration home decors already in the living room that holds
special meaning. Using the color scheme of the home decor, you
can design the other elements of the living room. For example, an
inspirational home decor could be a blue throw with yellow and

2. green highlights. The less prominent colors in the item (yellow and
green) can lend ideas for the color of larger items in the room. For
example, the color of the walls, furniture upholstery, floor rugs and
curtain can be taken directly from these shades. The predominant
color in the throw (blue) can function as a contrast burst throughout
the room on items such as pillows, wall hangings, vases and
lampshades.
It is important for you to choose a design style for a living room; you
can set the tone for the look and feel of the room before selecting
its components. Some popular styles are French country, rustic

3. cottage, a taste of Tuscany, and romantic comfort. Each distinct
style relates to a particular color scheme and style of furnishing. For
example, a French country living room often employs a soft palette
with white as the primary color used. Soft grays, blues and creams
also play an important role. Furnishings are inspired by antique
elements that might have been previously used as other furniture
elements at a different time.
Magazine pictures often serve as excellent resource guides to
room design. Selecting pieces based on the furnishings, colors,
and accessories in the picture will create a room that blends
together well. Items can be difficult (and often expensive) to match
perfectly; however, by following the size, texture and feel of the
items in the picture, you can create a similar look while keeping the
design original.

4. Living rooms with prominent architectural features often make
designing the room easier. Using the focal point as a basis for
inspiration, you can employ the colors and textures of the item in
other elements in the room. For example, a large marble fireplace
can dictate that white should be a prominent design color. The cold,
icy feel of the marble can either be supported by the use of other
similarly severe elements such as leather couches or glass tables,
or it can be contrasted with the use of soft elements such as
overstuffed couches and cotton rugs.