Four Essentials For A Perfect Living Room

Your living room is the heart of your home. It is where you socialize and have fun with family and friends, and relax in front of the TV after a long day at work. However, because it is one of the most intensively used rooms in the house, your living room can all too easily sustain a lot of wear and tear and start to look tatty. If you would like to give your living room a lift to create a fun and relaxing space that you want to spend time in, read on to discover four essentials for a perfect living room.

1.  Lighting

The lighting in your living room needs to be able to multitask—it should provide good visibility to prevent eye strain when you are focusing on watching the TV, reading, or other precision tasks, whilst also able to be dimmed if you are winding down for bed or are having a romantic evening with your other half. The trick is to mix and match different types of lights. A large ceiling light will illuminate your entire room—perfect if you are having a party in your living room. Smaller table lamps with shades will provide softer light for a more intimate feel, which is ideal for an evening yoga practice before bedtime.

2.  Fireplace

A fireplace will provide your living room with a stunning centerpiece and a cozy focal point for a cold winter’s night. Fireplaces dropped out of fashion in home décor in the 90s, being seen as obsolete compared to central heating, and as such you may not be lucky enough to have a fireplace already installed in your living room. They are available in a number of styles to suit your personal taste, from classic Victorian fireplaces for a period property, to an open wood-burning fire for a cozy country feel, to a sleek and modern electric fire. Check out Stonewoods, a fireplace supplier in London, for more information on what to consider when purchasing a fireplace for your home. You can contact Vonn Lighting for any questions about what lighting fixtures will best suit your needs.

3.  Walls

How you decorate your walls has a huge impact on the feel of your living room. Most people opt for some form of artwork on their walls and a popular choice among history enthusiasts is Ancient Art.. You might decide to hire a professional painter and decorator to apply a stunning statement wallpaper. Or, you might decide instead to opt for painted walls. Carefully consider your color palette for a living room that is bright and airy but also intimate. For instance, turquoise and tonal blues provide an air of tranquility in a bang up-to-date color scheme.

4.  Sofas

Sofas are a huge part of your living room—where else are you and your guests going to relax? Choose a suite that complements the overall décor of your room, as no matter how comfy your sofa is, if it clashes with your walls and curtains it will always be a niggling annoyance for you. Dark, neutral shades such as navy are good choices as they go with most color schemes and do not show dirt easily.