1. Choose the right artwork
The perfect living room needs the perfect piece of art. Before you start shopping around, you should establish exactly what you are looking for. Are you looking for a photography piece? An abstract painting? Or perhaps pottery? To help you find something great try these apps:
Saatchi Art App: On the Saatchi app, you can browse a range of gorgeous paintings, sculptures, illustrations, and more. The best part is you can use the virtual reality feature to check out what the piece looks like in your living room!
Wydr: Wydr has the ‘swipe left or right’ format of dating apps, only here you'll be looking for beautiful artwork! Whether you want quirky digital art or traditional paintings, Wyder has a huge range.
Remember to take measurements before you start shopping; it’s important to know exactly how much wall space you have!
2. Cozy touches
To create the perfect living room, you need plenty of cozy touches to get comfortable and feel relaxed. Try buying throws for your sofa in soft woolen fabrics, or large floor cushions to make a snug floor area. Choose scented candles that create a homely feel, including vanilla, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
3. A new fireplace
A beautiful fireplace can serve as the centerpiece of your living room. With the right fireplace, you can create a touch of elegance and improve your room's ambiance. Perhaps you already have a gas fireplace, but you're looking to improve it? If so, it’s a good idea to invest in some gas fireplace doors. These come in a range of contemporary designs that will help you achieve a modern look for your living room.
4. The right sofa
Your sofas are one of the most essential features of your living room. If your sofas are looking a little dull and worn out, it might well be time to upgrade your sofa. Corner sofas are trending this year; these create a modern look and give you heaps of space to sit back and relax. If you can, test a sofa first before buying it to ensure that it provides the exact level of comfort you need. Make sure to visit Chesterfield Sofa Company for a variety of sofas that can provide you with comfort and add elegance to your home!
5. Go minimal
Clutter can ruin the aesthetics of your living room and make the room appear smaller. The best thing to do is to go minimal and ditch the clutter. Box up all your unwanted items and use apps like Decluttr to sell them. Next, choose smart storage solutions and put away all of your items. You should only leave out functional objects or objects for decoration. Once you’ve ditched the clutter in your living room don’t stop there, now it’s time to organize your kitchen too!
