A beautifully decorated living room both draws you in and compels you to stay. But because of the high stakes, making those big design choices can be a stressful proposition. The living room is thus of unequaled importance in the home and it comes as no surprise that it receives the most attention during the design phase.
How to plan an elegant and timeless traditional home decor?
Here are a few tricks to designing a classic budget-friendly living room:
To begin with the structural shift:
Walls
One of the most important attributes of any space is a wall. Since they occupy most of the area of any room it’s advised to stick to a simple design for a settled budget.
- Using pastels and natural lighting together is a cost-effective wonder. They also give the space a touch of modern minimalistic interiors.
- Another trick is to use a larger chunk of the budget on the accent wall and keep the rest of the interior basic. An accent wall built at the focal point will automatically add splendor.
- Natural stone to accent the wall is also a cost-effective idea. A marble glaze could create a very calming and exquisite contemplation and lasts a lifetime. The contrasting veins in marble make it very easy to follow a color scheme in the area, also corresponding to the ceiling.
- Wallpapers are also a cost-effective way to enhance the wall look. Although they need to be changed more frequently unlike marble or any other natural stone.
Furniture
Furniture creates a strong impact in a living room
- It’s always better to have minimal furniture, making it cost-effective and providing the area with ample space.
- When you start designing your perfect living room think about your central object. Would you want all your furniture to face a wall or form a specific shape? This will help you budget for decor, electronics, and seating accordingly.
- For example – a delicate chic table makes a perfect centerpiece. You can build the whole room around it.
Lightning: a key factor
Lighting is a “macro-structure” in the economy of design of a living room as it is for the entire home. A priority aspect that you should consider from the outset is to understand how to make the most of small and large spaces, highlight colors and how to experiment with mirrors and materials that can reflect light.
- Make way for maximum possible natural lighting. It’s the prime factor that no amount of artificial lighting could measure up to. Natural light makes any ambiance look fantastic at no expense.
- Try incorporating eco-friendly or energy-saving lighting systems; these will help cut costs in the long run.
- Another trick to make the room feel light and airy is to allow natural light to bounce around the room with mirrors placed opposite the windows.
Flooring
Every part of the living room is potentially brought together by how you choose to design the floor.
- Painting floorboards is an easy weekend DIY project that won’t cost you too much and can completely change the look of your space.
- Another alternative is marble flooring. Though it may seem like an expensive investment on the first go, marble is a long-lasting product, which doesn’t need to be replaced repeatedly.
Visual hacks: Play with elements
It’s important to acknowledge that the perfect living room relates to the functionality of every element inside it. The golden rule is that every item has a purpose (and so does a place).
- Centralize your expensive or favorite item. Keep in mind that accessories, artistic objects, and furnishings are elements that enhance your decor.
- Hang your curtains a couple of inches above your window frame to add some height and make the windows appear larger.
- Spend more on exquisite elements, like artwork, and keep the rest of the space basic. Marble decor items are an excellent example!
- Curate a minimalist and spacious design. Space automatically elevates any interior.
Lastly, let your home be an extension of your style. It’s important to use elements, which won’t bore you easily. You trends that appeal to you, or else you’ll end up spending a lot on re-decorating as and when the trends keep changing.
