{"id":270,"date":"2020-04-21T15:31:43","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T07:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zolltop.com\/?p=270"},"modified":"2022-07-03T00:22:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-02T16:22:08","slug":"how-to-decorate-a-living-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zolltop.com\/how-to-decorate-a-living-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate a Living Room"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"270\" class=\"elementor elementor-270\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40ee6a74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"40ee6a74\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bc64f4e sc_inner_width_none sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"5bc64f4e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10e8643c sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10e8643c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether your style is traditional or modern, relaxed or formal, bold or subdued, your living room should be a place where you can feel comfortable, let down your guard and spend quality time with friends, family or just yourself. There\u2019s an art to decorating a room that looks great and works well for you. So before you dive into a living room redesign with your pro, arm yourself with a few designer tips and tricks. Here are some of my favorites.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Mix Light and Dark<\/b><br \/><br \/>When a living room is all white and bright, it can feel too \u201cclean\u201d and unapproachable. When it\u2019s all dark, it can feel like a cave. But mixing dark and light colors creates a dynamic look that has depth and balance. The design of any space benefits from the inclusion of at least a little white and a little black.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Contrast Your Neutrals<\/b><br \/><br \/>Beyond including some white and some black, decorating a living room with a variety of contrasting neutrals goes a long way toward making it feel rich and welcoming. In this example, the white walls, caramel leather, brass hardware, gray sofa and blue-gray cabinets all contrast with one another, which highlights their different finishes and undertones. This makes the palette feel rich even before other key elements, such as color, pattern and texture, are added.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Play With Texture<\/b><br \/><br \/>Texture is easy to overlook when decorating a living room, especially since we don\u2019t see it so much as touch it. But it\u2019s important for making a living room feel cozy, and that goes for plush textures that appeal to the touch and harder textures that add contrast. Include leather, cotton, wool, metal, stone, glass, plant life and as many other textures as you can.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pillows are a great place to start, especially if you\u2019re decorating a living room on a budget. Look to other accessories and furnishings to add new materials to the palette, even in small doses.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"hz-editorial-gallery-main-content__item\">\n<div class=\"hz-editorial-gallery-main-content__item__body clearfix\">\n<div class=\"hz-editorial-gallery-main-content__item__comment\"><b>4. Work in Some Wood<\/b><br \/><br \/>We can\u2019t talk about texture without talking about wood, one of the top materials for bringing a sense of warmth to a living room.<br \/><br \/>There are so many ways to add wood, any of which will make a space feel a bit more inviting. Consider wall paneling, side tables, movable stools, picture frames, sofa legs and carved pieces of art as just a few of the many options.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hz-editorial-gallery-main-content__item__carousel\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"hz-editorial-gallery-main-content__item__find-pro\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hz-editorial-gallery-main-content__item\">\n<div class=\"hz-editorial-gallery-main-content__item__body clearfix\">\n<div class=\"hz-editorial-gallery-main-content__item__image-wrapper hz-track-me\"><b>5. Mix Up Your Upholstery<\/b><br \/><br \/>Sure, most furniture stores give you the option of purchasing an entire living room set in matching upholstery, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should do it. In a formal seating area, matching upholstery can give a sense of maturity and order, but if you want a living room to feel cozy and welcoming, mix and match your upholstered pieces to give the design a bit more personality.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>One of the safest ways to do this is to mix leather chairs with a fabric sofa or vice versa, so the materials contrast in an obviously intentional way. It gives the living room design some diversity, which can also give members of the family different options to suit their seating preferences.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><b>6. Choose Practical Fabrics<\/b><br \/><br \/>Speaking of upholstery, it\u2019s especially important for living room seating to be not only comfortable but durable. What this means will depend on your family. You may have babies or small children, pets or not, and they may be messy or tidy. In general, mid-tone fabrics are the safest bet, as very light or dark shades will readily show soil and wear.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Leather is a great material for avoiding stains because it can be easily wiped clean when a spill occurs. However, it\u2019s usually more easily scratched than most fabrics, so it may not endure animals as well. A leather that already has a broken-in look or a pattern can age especially well.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Denim and corduroy are two other materials that can be inviting yet durable. Plus, they add an unexpected twist compared with the typical plain cotton or wool upholstery you often see in stores. When choosing fabric for your living room furniture, look for a material with a blend of natural and synthetic fabrics to get the practical features of both, and if possible do a bend test of a fabric swatch to make sure the weave appears tight and doesn\u2019t reveal the backing material. A tight weave will be more durable than a loose one (which leaves lots of space for dirt to hide), no matter the material.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><b>7. Add a Dash of Color<\/b><br \/><br \/>While you can create a beautiful space without any vivid hues, adding even a little bit of color to a living room can go a long way toward creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>When in doubt, look to a cheerful blue \u2014 it\u2019s a hue that usually everyone can agree on. It perfectly contrasts warm elements such as leather and wood, and it feels just neutral enough to work with basically any other future accent colors.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><b>8. Add a Patterned Rug<\/b><br \/><br \/>Pattern is a powerful design tool, infusing a living room with energy and minimizing the appearance of stains or wear. A patterned rug brings these benefits to the \u201cfifth wall\u201d \u2014 the floor \u2014 simultaneously anchoring a seating area and giving the whole room a sense of life. Even if you already have carpeting, consider adding a rug to your seating area. The first time you roll it up to go to the cleaners after a big spill, you\u2019ll be glad you had it there.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><b>9. 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