As the name implies, this room breathes life and is designed for living with your family. It’s one of the coolest rooms in the home because this is the place where people usually gather with family to just chat, relax, watch a TV, snack and simply unwind. However, this room of entertainment and relaxation can usually become boring because of the lack of details. And luckily, you don’t have to break the bank in order to jazz it up. All it takes is being smart and opting for details that will instantly add life to it, details that’ll elevate its look immediately.
Add Life to Your Fireplace with New Paint
Fireplaces in the living room certainly are the focal point, however, over time, they can become boring, especially if their look is simple. Luckily, it’s super easy to transform their look without even adding anything else to the room, and this can be done by simply repainting the fireplace. You can literally choose whatever colour you like, all it takes is to match it with the rest of the décor. Whether it’s matte black, light green, sleek white, red or even some other more vibrant colour, you can certainly create a statement piece that’ll improve the look of your living room.
Add Plants in Decorative Pots
Plants have the power to instantly jazz up a room, especially if planted in stylish and decorative pots. You can choose from a vast of models, designs, sizes and colours which allows you to pick just the right one for your living room. The size of the pot should mainly depend on the type and size of plant you plan to plant, so make sure to decide on the plant first in order to make the right choice.
When choosing a planter for a new plant, make sure the chosen one has drainage holes so that the plant could thrive better. Speaking of thriving, the chosen planter should also give the plant enough room to grow, so if you have chosen a plant that grows quickly, choose one that’s a few centimetres wider. When in the search for the right plant, you should also take into account their material whereas plastic is among the most commonly used ones because of its affordability and lightness. In case you decide to choose a plastic pot, make sure to opt for one that’s made from thicker plastic since thinner plastic can crack and literally fall apart when exposed to sunlight.
Another great option you have these days is the terracotta and glazed ceramic pots, where the latter are a way better option since terracotta planters are porous and tend to absorb water from the soil. Both of these materials are heavier, however, the ceramic ones are sturdier and way better looking. They are also more elegant looking since they have a smoother finish and can come in numerous shapes and designs. All it takes is to go over all of the options available on the market because this is the right way to choose the ideal pot for your living room. In the end, you’ll be looking at it all the time, so it’s important to choose one that’ll adorn your living room and soothes your eyes.
Insert a Side Table
Interior designers say that side tables are a must in every living room, even in the smaller ones. They’re available in a range of sizes, shapes and models, so finding the right piece for your living room would be easy. These tables are great not only for adding a dash of glamour and style to your living room, but also make the perfect place for displaying a soft table lamp and one or two decorative souvenirs like a vase of flowers, a smaller indoor plant, or a stack of books.
Create a Gallery Wall with Art Prints
Creating a gallery wall in your living room is another easy way to jazz up that dullness, especially on a blank and boring white wall. Creating one is super easy as all it takes is choosing some fancy art prints in different sizes and shapes and hanging them in an interesting and playful way. Usually, a wall of this kind would look perfect right above the sofa, however, there’s always an exception to every rule, which gives you the freedom to create one where you think it fits the most.
Style the Bookshelf with Some Smaller Souvenirs
If you don’t have a bookshelf you should certainly invest in one, and if you have one, make sure it’s not boring. Aide form filling it with books, you can also add some souvenir and decorative pieces on it to add a touch of interest in it. This could be literally anything you like, from small figurines to a tiny lamp, vase, candles and even photo frames. There are numerous ideas on the Internet, you just need to go online, browse and pick the most appealing one for you.
