The first thing you must ask yourself when looking to improve the aesthetic appeal of your home is why? You need to decide if you are appealing to your own tastes or if you are more interested in making your home look good to others.

If you want it to appeal to others then you are going to need to take note of the latest interior design trends and colors, then incorporate them into your home.

But, if you simply want the room to reflect your own style you’ll find the decision process is much simpler. Here are a few living room decoration ideas to get you started.

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Start with the Walls

You’ll want to use light colors and pale pastels on the walls. These will instantly make the room feel larger, brighter, and more spacious. More importantly, it will create a great canvas for you to add your own personal touches to.

Check the Floor

There are plenty of great flooring options available and you can choose to replace the entire floor. However, if you are simply looking to improve the aesthetic appeal you need to consider rugs. Take a look at some fabulous rugs online and imagine them on your floor. They can create a splash of color and style without overpowering the other features.

Bold Soft Furnishings

Assuming you have gone with pale walls and neutral furniture then you will want a splash of color to mark your own personal style on the space. Soft furnishings, such as curtains, cushions, and throws are the perfect way to add a splash of color.

It can transform each room of your home and the additions can easily be changed when you want to adjust the feel of a specific room.

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Consider the Green Touch

If you want your living room to be more aesthetically pleasing then you need to consider adding some greenery. The simplest way to do this is to put a couple of plants in the room. Make sure they are easy to care for and they will instantly brighten the space and make you feel like you are outside, even on a dull day.

Move Everything Around

This simply takes a little bit of your time but is the perfect accompaniment for the peach rug you purchased earlier. Make the rug central in the room and then reposition the furniture around it. You can have items close to or half on the rug, or you can push them right to the walls and create more space.

The choice is yours but it can be a lot of fun experimenting.

Extra Light

Light is key to any living room feeling spacious and comfortable. If you don’t have much natural light in the room then use mirrors to bounce the available light around. It will make a striking difference.

Personal Effects

Too many personal effects make a room look cluttered but not enough means the room has no personality. It’s time to add your stamp which means putting personal items around the space, just maintain balance while you’re doing it.

Published in: Living room | Author: Lynn

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