Stylish living room design

Characteristic: soft, rounded lines, neutral range with bright color accents.

How to create:

• Choose a neutral shade for your walls, such as dark brown or gray.
• Furniture should be of strict lines and monochromatic colors. No curved legs or baroque curls. Take a closer look at modular sofas.
• Add vibrant accessories such as an abstract painting or a geometric rug.
• It is better to refuse overhead lighting – floor lamps and table lamps of strict geometry with metal details are preferred.

Characteristic: bright natural shades combined with white, painted furniture, an abundance of handmade details.  

How to create:

• Whitewash the walls or paint them in one of the muted sunny shades.
• Find an old piece of furniture at a local flea market, whitewash it or paint it some joyful color, and make it the focal point of the entire interior.
• Cotton covers are welcome on chairs and a sofa, just like all kinds of ruffles and strings.
• Decorative pillows and curtains “in a flower” or “in a strip”, as well as fresh flowers in vases will give a finished image of your living room.

Characteristic: mixing styles; the unifying elements are similar textures, finishes, common colors.

How to create:

• Create a simple backdrop by painting the walls in one of the neutral shades.
• Place your favorite furniture in the room, but with one condition – all furnishings should have some common element that will tie the furnishings together. Only in this case the room will look harmonious and will not resemble a warehouse.
• Show your personality: boldly mix bright glass vases and delicate silver candlesticks.

Characteristic: simple shapes and natural colors, large windows, open spaces, the idea of ​​combining the interior and the surrounding landscape.

How to create:

• Take on iconic design cues from the era – guide you through iconic design furniture such as the famous Eames ottoman leather armchair, Werner Panton’s plastic chair, Arco lamp and more. Mother’s chair from the 60s can be brought back to life by upholstery with new fabric.
• Use natural materials: wood, natural leather, textiles (wool, linen, cotton). Walls can just stay concrete.

Characteristic: clean lines, laconic design, a minimum of furniture, details and decor, neutral colors, geometric shapes and asymmetry.

How to create:

• Let neutral colors take center stage: white furniture against white walls will add air to the room.
• More metallic, glossy and glass surfaces.
• Highlight functional areas with color – paint the wall behind the sofa blue, and the working corner with the computer green.
• Bright accessories will add dynamism to the interior.

Characteristic: sensual forms and pleasant soft textures, feminine style, pastel colors, light transparent fabrics.

How to create:

• Pick a color you like (e.g. pink, cornflower blue, apple green, turquoise) and use a soft, powdered version.
• Look for classic furniture with curved legs and curls. For upholstery, choose velvet and velor, do not forget about capitone.
• And more fluffy pillows.

Characteristic: most often dark, saturated colors, intimacy, a combination of white, black and red, an abundance of gold, low furniture, authentic details.

How to create:

• Paint the walls white or any of the shades of red. You can glue wallpaper with an oriental pattern – paisley, peonies, birds, etc. Bamboo or fabric wallpaper will do.
• Low furniture made of ebony (under wenge), it is better if it is made by hand.
• Use authentic textiles, figurines, vases.
• Lighting should be dim: the overhead light can be replaced by colored glass sconces.

Characterization: timeless comfort, the whole environment is designed in the same style. For those for whom home comfort and eternal values ​​are more important than the need to surprise.

How to create:

• Arrange furniture, vases and table lamps, arrange paintings on the walls – guided by the principle of symmetry.
• Hang classic curtains with lambrequins, curtains and tulle.
• Use decorative pillows made of tapestry or with classic floral or damask designs.
• In furniture and accessories, inserts from bronze, natural wood, stone are welcome.