7 Simple Steps to Perfectly Decorate Your Living Room

Are you looking for ideas for decorating your living room but don't know where to start? The idea of ​​decorating a space as large as your living room may seem stressful and laborious, but the reality is that it is a fairly simple and easy process, based on seven informal steps that, if followed, will lead you to the result you have always dreamed of.

1. Measure your space

Before taking drastic measures to decorate your living room , it is essential to have a clear idea of ​​its dimensions, as well as its square footage in general. With this information, you will be able to choose both the furniture and the living room carpet more easily and accurately.

2. Set your intentions

It is important to imagine the overall look and style you want your living room to have, as this will greatly shape the decorating process. For example, if you are a bookworm, then you can create a reading corner with an armchair , a floor lamp and one or more bookshelves , while if you are particularly sociable, then you can organize the furniture in such a way that it facilitates communication between multiple people.

Tip: Don't let trends get in the way when they don't fit your lifestyle. For example, if you have young children, you might want to avoid glass surfaces on coffee tables (especially if they're not safety glass), even though it's a decorative element that's been all the rage in recent years.

3. Find the aesthetic you are looking for

Are you looking for a modern style of decoration for your living room , or one in a romantic, classic style? Until you have found your preferred style, choosing decorations will be a difficult task, as you will have no way to filter the numerous options available. You do not have to limit yourself to one exclusive style, but having a general idea of ​​the aesthetic you are aiming for is very important. Then, using the Internet or catalogs, find about ten images that approximate what you have in mind.

4. Create a "room board"

Once you have selected all the items you aim to acquire, cut out their outlines and place them roughly on a piece of paper that will simulate your space. There are many times when the items look great on their own, but as soon as we go to combine them all together we notice failures, such as having overdone it with a certain color, or the pattern of the rug not "connecting" with the sofa .

5. Furniture shopping

Since furniture costs more than decorative items, you can spread out your purchases over several months. Start with the largest items, the sofa , the rug, the TV stand , and perhaps a bookcase or sideboard , and then work your way up to the rest.

Tip: The sofa is one of the pieces of furniture that we recommend you spend as much money on as you can. It is an item that you will have for many years and will see a lot of use, and a quality sofa will not disappoint you, nor will it make you regret the money you paid to acquire it.

6. Wall decoration

Walls are a huge opportunity to add character to your living room and we definitely don't recommend leaving them empty. Wall shelves , paintings , wall clocks and mirrors are often called the jewels of the living room and we can all easily see why.

7. Plants

Plants are the perfect finishing touch for any living room , as they not only add a touch of life, literally, but also a splash of color! If your lifestyle makes it difficult for you to take care of them, then you can purchase artificial plants , which from a relatively distant distance look like real ones.

Whatever you choose for your winter and summer living room decor, we would be very happy if you shared your purchases with us below in the comments!