When it comes to decorating your living room, style and comfort should not be mutually exclusive. A well-edited interior both intrigues and soothes the senses, simultaneously catering to the desire to entertain and impress or curl up for an evening in.
Start by structuring the space with conversational seating in mind. Here, we selected a coffee table as a central focal point, then arranged the sofa, chairs and smaller, moveable pieces around it. Items such as occasional chairs, an ottoman and side tables give you the flexibility to switch things up to suit the occasion or your mood.
Once you’ve landed on a layout that works for you, prepare to personalise it with a whole lot of layering. Think of your furniture as a blank canvas for the decorative elements you can integrate to create depth and interest.
Adding cushions is an easy way to bring your lounge to life. Collect a mismatched selection you can switch with the seasons. You may like to begin with a couple of standout designs, then complete the picture with a supporting cast in various styles and sizes in the same colour palette.
Rugs are a useful tool for delineating a living area in an open-plan interior. Teaming two together will bring another dimension to the scene. You’ll want to find a happy medium between decorative and over-decorated – it can be a bit of a balancing act. Whatever you do, remember to leave space for living!
