There are many different types of living room styles for example Minimalist, contemporary, modern, vintage, eclectic, retro–there and many many more styles with unlimited options that we can use to stylize our home into a very unique way. you can pick the most popular styles to decorate your living space. you would have to take help from an interior designer unless you yourself are an interior designer.
Scroll down for a mini-guide on different styles of living room designs:
Modern style
To make a beautiful and modern living room, do keep in mind the spaces and lines. In modern living rooms, you should use the spaces to the maximum and give every aspect of your room breathing space. you can add furniture, containment, artwork, and many more beautiful things that can change the entire look of your living room.
You can go for a straight-line design with more edges and fewer curves to make your room look more stylish. you should maintain a balance while going for different shapes with more straight lines and curves. You can always make a good impression with clean and polished furniture, thin glass, glossy stone, finished wood, and so on.
Use futuristic or abstract-looking lamps, false or ceiling lights, and everything placed rightly in an order with subdued hues, minimum patterns and you can go on with ideas to create a modern living room design.
Minimalistic style
In the minimalistic type of style, there are many brilliant choices for modern homes that require minimum maintenance giving you're home a clean and organized look.
Keep everything to a minimum from furniture to artworks and all other things to achieve this simple living style.
You should pick some subdued hues for your upholstery, artwork, wall paint, ceiling, and flooring to give it a good and decent look.
You can use hints of decor like a uniquely shaped chair/table, plants, plain glass objects, etc to make it your personal touch.
Contemporary style
Give some variation to your room style with a mixture of colors and patterns into the living room.
To style a living room in a contemporary design you can include elements of modern and trending designs in furniture, lamps, other décor items, upholstery, and many more creative ideas for example colored glass bottles, fairy lights, stripes, etc which have been recently trending in interior design.
The main idea for this design is to incorporate artwork, patterns, textures, and colors but still keeping it luxe, sophisticated, and clutter-free which would make it look different and make it stand out.
You can always go for the colors of your own choice but keep in mind to not overdo it when using overpowering colors like red, blue, pink, etc. Instead, use them to highlight or for one or two statement décor areas like just the curtains or an armchair, etc. If you use the wrong color in your decor it will look daunting.
Eclectic style
The eclectic style of the living room is free-spirited, bohemian, curated, and artistic. In this type of style, there are no rules and boundaries to style your living space. You can always go for mix and match of curtains, sofa, wallpaper, furniture, etc with your creative ideas. You can always use your collectibles from your travels and decorate your space with unique art pieces etc. Make your space into a fun and interactive living room. Go for offbeat and whimsical colors such as electric blue, purple, wine red when picking the wall colors for your living room.
Traditional style
When you think of Indian-art-inspired ethnic-looking living space you can always look for your inspiration in local textiles, prints, artwork, handicrafts, furniture, and much more. You can choose ornate lamps, carved wood furniture, rich carpets, rich colors for upholstery, think metallic, beadwork, mirror work, and many more ideas. While picking artwork for your living room you can always for art and images inspired by the Indian sub-continent, Indian bride and animals, etc. Use elephant-shaped candles or boxes, Brass lamps or candle stands, bells, and trinkets, etc which are some décor ideas for a traditional living room space.
Vintage style
While decorating your living room in a Vintage style you can always use classic sofas and luxury chandeliers. Revive the charming eras of the 50s and 60s which could be inspired by your local royal heritage or the rich European culture. In this type of design you can go for heavy drapes, fine fabrics like silk, satin, or velvet, expensive-looking décors like chandeliers, porcelain sculptures, tassels in your curtain, ruffles or lace in your upholstery, classical art on your walls, and much more beautiful ideas. You can use the passed down pieces of décor, family heritage goods, black and white images of your great forefathers which will add a vintage charm to the space.
Retro style
When you think of rock n roll eras of the 60s-90s, the Retro style is what comes to your mind. It always reminds you of Bold colors, pop art, check print on the flooring, neon colors, shiny décor pieces, Movies’ inspired posters, and art for this look. You can even go to the other extreme and pick the black and white look for your living room. To make this theme successful you can always go for wallpapers of think candy stripes, pastel florals, mint blue, and green, etc. In a retro living room, you can use flower vases, colored pots, and lamps. The decor can be fun if you add retro telephone, Marilyn Monroe, or Noor Jahan's posters and Ornate glass objects to enhance the look of your retro living room.
Rustic style
In a Rustic living room style, you can think of all the raw-looking, close-to-natural things. When you pick the colors browns, greens, beige etc are your best bet. Pick wooden furniture for a simple and beautiful rustic style living room. A good fireplace can add a rustic look to your living room. You can also go for brick or stone walls, linen or cotton upholstery, animal-inspired décor, animal or plant prints, rocks and big plants etc to create a rustic living room that looks perfect.
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