A lot of people say that the kitchen is the heart of the house. I really think that’s not true.
The living room is without a question the heart of the house. It’s where we lose ourselves in our favorite shows and movies until Netflix asks us if we’re still there. We read books, take naps, talk with our neighbors, play board games with our families, and more. For many of us, the cute and well-designed rooms we can’t get enough of in our favorite rom-coms, TV shows, and Instagram feeds have been our escape. So why not make those stylish and cozy looks a part of our own lives? We deserve it for sure.
Here is the living room of your dreams, whether you like styles that are bright and mixed, or ones that are more gray and dull with lots of texture. The best part? We’ll show you how to copy the style.
Playing Around With Light
One easy and effective way to give a room more depth is to play with light. If it’s too bright in your living room for those cozy movie nights you’ve been planning, try adding a darker accent wall to set the mood. To add depth, pair that with darker browns (like this cane armchair with a mid-century look) or jewel tones in your furniture.
Gallery Wall
A well-chosen gallery wall can do wonders for your living room. It’s a simple way to make it feel fancy while still showing off your style. Play around with different colors, sizes, arrangements, patterns, and themes in the prints while keeping the frame style consistent. Make use of all the soft textures you can find and keep the rest of the room pretty bland.
Bohemian Getaway
This sitting room is the perfect place for a bohemian getaway because it is quirky, eclectic, and decorated just right. The flower elements, colors, and patterns add lovely touches of femininity, and we love how the different gold and light wood pieces tie it all together.
Comfortable Couch
This big, comfortable couch makes us think of a movie night with the whole family sitting on it and admiring the perfectly balanced built-in shelves. A simple and classic way to make your space feel more put-together is to play with balance and symmetry. Adding a few skewed elements, like that abstract ceiling light fixture, can help break up any repetition and add some excitement.
Modern Art Gallery
This room looks like it would fit in a modern art gallery, which we love. With the earthy colors, wooden accents, metal accents, and small amount of greenery, it might have been just as cool and stylish in the 1960s as it is now. These things really do give something a classic elegance.
Movie Place
All that’s missing from this living room is a tasty cheese board and a few cups of wine. It would be the perfect place for a girls’ night watching romance movies. A soft color scheme of blush pink, white, and gold makes the room feel good, and the curved lamp adds interest and draws your eyes to the middle of the room.
Vintage Vibe
The trendy, vintage vibe of this room is so natural and easy to copy. Keep the furniture simple and one color. Then, add some stylish coffee-table books, a beautiful candle that gives the room its own smell, and a big, bold mirror that really stands out.
Dark and Light Tone
This living room does a great job of combining dark and light in a way that doesn’t stand out too much. Along with the white walls, the darker furniture, the dark fireplace, and the darker plants make the room lively and interesting. Accent pillows in rust color go well with the coffee table and mantel made of wood, making the whole room look great.
Mixing Metallics
We love how this living room is simple but still pays attention to the little things. By mixing metallics, it gives it a slightly art-deco vibe while still feeling like a whole. Adding a boldly patterned (but still neutral) rug brings life to the space. In this kind of room, you could curl up with a hot chocolate and watch all of Gilmore Girls at once.
Abstract Art Prints
This living room is at once bohemian, retro, and city. The mod vibe is created by the abstract art prints and statement pieces of decor. The artsy, Parisian vibe is created by the rustic furniture, lush plants, and patterned rug. We could spend hours relaxing here.
Touch Of Color
If you want to add just a touch of color to your living room without making it too bright or cold, try a colorful (but not too bright) couch or accent chair. To soften the space even more, add earth-toned items with different textures, like a knitted throw, a patterned coffee table, or a plush rug. This will make the whole room feel nostalgic and cozy.
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