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REFRESH YOUR LIVING ROOM
More ideas to Up your Living Space!
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As we have been saying in the previous two posts, your living room sees more foot traffic than any other space in your home. (or at least when seen from the entry foyer). Whether you're reclining on your sectional sofa to watch TV or entertaining guests, the way you use this space constantly means it not only needs to look great but also work hard. To curate a living room that lasts, your design focus should be function, style, and quality. As trends come and go, it's important to create a living room that prioritizes your comfort and aesthetics. Here are some more ideas for thought:
Enhance a Backyard View
Choose a wall of steel and glass windows and doors to enhance your formal pool house living room (or view) that leads to the backyard. The glass decor, from the pendant light to the coffee table and doors... can leave a decidedly sleek impression. And the plush rug and ethereal curtains make it extra cozy, too!
Paint the Ceiling
This designer painted the ceiling light mauve (the same shade was used in various rooms throughout the house, creating a continuous design thread), which adds an unexpected personality. The warm tones featured in the furniture contrast nicely. Think ceilings! For added drama!
Restore Existing Moldings
To complement the restored wood accents in this Colonial Revival home, the designer chose a deep, rich shade of blue-green paint: Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue, then mixed contemporary elements with more traditional ones to further play with that juxtaposition between old and new design trends. (Farrow and Ball have timeless and cutting-edge colors to choose from!)
In this living room, the paint color (Peach Blossom by Benjamin Moore) and casual jute rug set a sweet foundation while the modern, angular artwork, right fixture, seating, and throw blanket bring an edge. One built-in niche is optimized to function as a full home bar station while the other stores and displays firewood. Clever. The mirrored wall within the left niche also helps bounce light and gives it a swanky nightclub vibe.
Swap High Back Seating for Daybeds and Benches
Bring in extra seating with daybeds, settees, and window seats in smaller spaces. They have lower back profiles, which prevent interrupting the visual flow and also keep the space feeling open. Love the pop of yellow in this bold living room! Love the arch window, too!
Add Personality With Texture-Rich Neutrals
A quirky indoor tree is s fun surprise in this polished and cosmopolitan living room. And, instead of a classic white or warm off-white paint color, the designer opted for a cooler gray neutral that complements the other subtle tones throughout the room. This also allows the texture-rich accents to shine!
Incorporate Fun Trees and Plants
Invite some nature into your living room with quirky indoor plants and trees! Place a lush citrus tree in the corner for an extra pop of life and color and then stagger topiaries on the windowsill. Divine!
Don't you just love these rooms? Need more ideas to prepare your home for the market? Call me. I can help!
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For the love of thinking about your home forward,
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