Tricks To Decorate The Living Room

A living room is a space slightly smaller than a living room.  It is usually used for short-term activities such as talking and receiving short visits. However, it is also a space that can be reserved for privacy. 

About 400 years ago, the upper classes required these places to retire after dinner and devote themselves to resting or doing some activities such as sewing, reading, painting or playing an instrument. This was the origin of the living room. And in this article we give you the best tricks to decorate it.

The living room is known as parlor on America and sitting room in the UK.   It should be noted that, over time, the term  parlor  was replaced by drawing room,  which is opposed to withdrawing room.  A private space of recollection that, in Spanish, would be translated as, ‘room to retire’.

The living room, a space for serenity

In ancient times, a great value was placed on face-to-face conversation . It was considered as important a need as privacy.

Thus, in homes, a space was allocated to be able to speak calmly, perhaps with a cup of tea or coffee, about the topics of interest. Business and confidences were the most frequent.

In this space, they tried to demonstrate good manners, courtesy and refinement. For this reason, it was a place that favored the exhibition of precious objects and the exercise of the best ‘composure’ before visitors.

In other words, a living room was the environment that hosted a certain communication code. For this reason, it  had to be as presentable as possible in terms of:

• Order.
• Fashion. 
• Cleaning.
• Harmony. 

The living room today

At present, this is a space that is used simply to rest or to carry out leisure and recollection activities such as writing and reading. Of course, there will always be some reminiscences of the oldest practices: chatting or enjoying a drink.

On the other hand, it is necessary to point out that it is no longer decorated with a view to impressing others, but based on one’s own tastes. Discover some tricks that will be very useful to you.

Tricks to decorate a living room

A practical and comfortable space

First of all, we must remember that a living room is decorated with auxiliary furniture of rather small proportions. In this way, in a living room you have, at most two chairs, a table and little else.

In this space, practicality is emphasized as a synonym for comfort. Hence, little furniture is placed and accessories tend to be scarce and small. 

To get a cozy living room you can place three main elements: a good armchair, a table and a shelf. Electronic devices are not usually included although, in some cases, a television is included on the wall. On the other hand, a music player is usually placed (especially if it is vintage style ).

Neutral colors

Second, you have to be smart about your use of color. This particular element can always be our best ally when decorating; therefore, it is advisable not to go to extremes.

All kinds of colors can be used. However, the most popular today are neutral tones, given the prevalence of the minimalist trend.

To achieve a beautiful living room, we can use neutral colors and accessories in a bright and cheerful color. Thus we will be able to generate contrast and provide freshness without falling into exaggerations.

• For example, if the neutral palette is warm, by adding accessories in turquoise, the result will be very harmonious and refined. It can even be relaxing.

• Reload the walls (both with color and accessories). When it comes to the living room, ‘less is more’. 
• If your furniture is simple, try adding an eye-catching accessory; It can be a lamp, a vase or some other object of your choice.
• It is not always necessary to add rugs; however, we can include one in front of the chair; better long-haired.
• Mirrors are one of the elements that has remained in the living room despite the passage of time. Those without a frame should be avoided. In addition, those with simple cuts are more aesthetic: oval, circular, rectangular or square.

The decoration of the walls

Finally, with regard to the walls, these can be decorated with some pieces (a clock, paintings, tapestries, vinyl stickers, etc.). You can also place just a nice wallpaper that adds color and generates a certain visual effect.

• For example, papers with prints of outdoor spaces are very fashionable today. These create the illusion that the home is connected to nature.

The tricks to decorate a living room vary depending on the dimensions of the available space; Therefore, it is best to observe and analyze, first of all, what is functional, comfortable and pleasant.

The important thing is to give relevance to the serenity that we want to achieve in this environment. Thus, our living room will become the most pleasant place in the house.