How to design the perfect living room

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The living room is the heart of the home. It's where you spend the most time with your family and friends watching television or simply relaxing after a long day of work. That's why it's important to know what you want your living room to have and what are the functions that you want your living to accomplish, but it is important that you keep in mind some basic rules. Mainly, you should ask yourself: what do I want from my living room? To answer this question in an orderly manner, consider the uses you will give to your living room. If you want it to be a relaxing space or if you prefer it to be a more lively place. Ultimately, the perfect living room is the outcome of matching your practical needs with your aesthetic sense. It's very important not to give up your personal style to achieve what you need in your living room. Read on to discover how you can reach this fine balance. 

Where to start?

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It's important that you do not limit yourself to two or three ideas to design and decorate the living room. All the different trends, from the most traditional architecture to minimalism or modernism can be an inspiration for your living. It is evident, then, that knowing different styles and designs is more than necessary to be able to count on diverse options and to know which is the style that matches your needs the most. 

Decoration tips for the living room

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Ideas for the decoration of a living room can vary depending on the characteristics of your style and the personal preferences and needs that you may have. Think of how you are going to enjoy this space so that it helps you define what elements should make up your living room. For example, if you are going to have many visitors or you are a person who loves to make meetings and celebrations at home, consider that the furniture must have capacity for it. You can also consult with professionals such as interior designers and decorators.

What do I do if my living room is small?

There are many ideas for decorating small living rooms. For example, you can try to avoid decorating the living room with extremely large furniture, since the bigger the furniture, the less space you have and the smaller your living room will seem. Also try to use light colors as much as possible to create a sense of spaciousness, with light tones your living room may seem larger than it actually is. For more inspiration, here are 10 small living room decor ideas.

How to achieve a living room in minimalist style

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Maintain simple lines and simple colors to create a minimalist living room . Avoid having too many personal belongings in the living room, mainly because it would undermine the principles of minimalist design, so it is necessary that you have a separate space to store your personal items. But above all, always remember the motto of minimalism: less is more.

How to achieve a classic style living room

The  living rooms of classic style are in general timeless and of a unique elegance. Among the most common characteristics of a classic style living are the use of colors such as white, black and gray. A living room in these colors will never go out of style and they also create a harmonious environment where all the elements of a living room combine in a uniform and perfect way.

How to achieve a modern style living room

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Living room designs with a modern style are usually characterized as a style that is between the minimalist and the classic styles, since it pretends to develop a simple style that does not suffer the passage of time and that is not affected by the many fashions and styles that can arise. Its main note is the absence of excessive decoration.

We hope you've been inspired by this idea book. For more ideas like this, have a look at our article titled 7 Vastu tips to bring good luck to your home.

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