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We just rang in another year for new beginnings, new lucky colors to obsess over, and new motivation to redesign our homes.
Are you one of those who use the new year as an excuse to remodel and reorganize? If yes, don’t worry, I’m guilty of it too. It’s exciting to wake up on the first day of the year with so many plans in your head on how you’re going to spice up your good ol’ house. View this article by Beautiful Homes that features top 4 living room designs done by Swiss Interior.
While I’m sure you’re planning to do precisely that for all of the areas in your house, let’s start with the most obvious one—the living room.
There are plenty of tips, but we’re keeping this list straight and simple. Here are six tips on how you can dress up your living room differently this 2022.
Rearrange your furniture layout
The most straightforward task you can start with is rearranging the furniture layout. You already have a sofa, a bookcase, a center table, and a few standing lamps to begin. But the question is, where do you place them?
The most sensible thing you can consider is your intentions. What do you intend to do with this space? Some people may think their living space is mainly to entertain guests. Some use it as a relaxation area. And some just don’t use it at all.
Whatever your purpose is, make sure it matches the room’s layout. You have to think about how much space you want to keep free of clutter or how much you need to add in some items.
Choose trendy decorations
We’re all about playing around. Even if you’re going for the minimalist vibe, it shouldn’t hinder you from choosing a trendy piece de resistance for your living room.
Depending on your overall vibe, trendy may mean different for each individual. So start with identifying your aesthetics. You can get inspiration from several websites and visual boards online. Heck, you can even check out old magazines if you still have any.
The main goal is to make your living room look alive. It’s a new year. Feel free to go crazy with fun and trendy pieces that will spice up your center table or your sofa. It may be a new vase, a new cover for your throw pillows, or you can even reupholster your couch with a unique design.
There’s no harm in doing a little (or a significant) revamp. The choice is entirely up to you.
Organize your living room
As I said, the living room may have different functions depending on the household. With so many activities that you can do in this area, you might want to consider giving it a good look and reorganizing it so you can kiss the clutter goodbye.
Whether the place is for entertaining, relaxing, or for the youngsters in the family to play around, it should be clean and tidy no matter the function.
In some houses, the living room is the first room. It’s the first one that the owners see when they step out of their bedrooms. A messy living area doesn’t exude good vibes in the morning—well, the crankiness can even carry throughout the day.
Try adding new storage bins under the TV rack or up the bookshelves for small items that you can misplace easily. With this, you’ll know where to look for specific trinkets. Now, if it starts to get a little extra grimy again, you might have to book professional cleaning services in Austin, TX, to do the cleaning for you.
Pick a new color palette.
For 2022, the year’s color is Very Peri—well, at least according to Pantone. It’s a purplish shade with hints of blue and blush.
You can either use this as a starting point, but of course, you can always pick whatever color suits your liking. Color is a very personal choice. And for some, it defines the entire household. It gives out the personality of the tenants of the house.
So yes, this is an important decision that shouldn’t come out as something random unless that’s what you’re going for.
Install the right lighting
Light fixtures are everyday design items for most homes nowadays. It has become a functional art piece.
Before you set your heart into picking the most intricate piece of lighting out there, you must consider its use first and foremost—will this light the area properly?
If not, you might have to look for a more sensible choice that doesn’t just look good but also completes the whole living area’s objective.
Restyle your bookshelves
Why buy a new one when you can restyle your bookshelf?
The thing with bookshelves is that you can rearrange them however you want. You can put different design pieces to make it look fun and inviting. Don’t get too caught up in the idea that you have just to use it for your books.
Frames and tiny vases of plants or dried flowers can make it look more a part of your complete design than just a plain area for storage.
If you’re still thinking about sprucing up your living room, this is your sign. Don’t wait until it’s the middle of the year again to start moving things around.
