Living Room Decoration for Beginners

Regardless of where you’re living, there are basic decorating rules you should follow to avoid your living room looking too small or overwhelmed, or even too open. Just remember these basics:

•Paint. Nothing makes a room stand out so quickly than throwing some color on the wall, covering up that neutral light beige every landlord uses.
But be careful: You don’t want to overwhelm the room, so consider reading tips on how to add color to your apartment. For instance, painting just one wall makes it an eye-catching accent wall and focal point of the room, but you can keep the walls neutral and paint your furniture instead, making it stand out. You can even add texture to the walls to really make it pop.

•Dark colors in a small room make the room look smaller. So if you’re eyeing painting the wall and your living room is tiny, consider going with a bright, light color. It makes the space look bigger and brightens the room as well. Apartmentguide.com has some tips for small spaces that are useful for decorating small living rooms.

•Furniture that is too big can overwhelm a small room, but if you have room to spare, make it count. Essentially, don’t buy a couch that’s too big for your living room. But if your living room is big, play with the space. Finding living room furniture to fit your space doesn’t have to break the bank either. Some tips on finding inexpensive furniture include checking online, shopping at the thrift stores and even renting.

•Keep the color in check. Painting your living room red may be a great idea, but if your living room furniture is also dark and red, as are your curtains, it could overwhelm your decorating scheme. Instead, place bold colors in smaller doses: Instead of a bold wall color, use a neutral and then accessorize with color in curtains, throw pillows and rugs.

•Light it up. Apartments are usually lacking in light, so don’t be afraid to add lamps — floor lamps, table lamps, even hanging lamps. Not only does it brighten smaller spaces, but it also allows you to add subtle color through the shades.

Personalize
Even if you never do any of the beginning living room decoration, there are other ways to spice up your living room:
•Add photos or artwork. Frame them and then hang them. It brings the eye to the walls and adds a nice homey touch to your living room. You can even display them on tabletops.
•Make your living room decoration breathe by strategically placing evergreen plants around your apartment. Just make sure they have enough light, among other plant needs .
•Accessorize, either with throw pillows or blankets, or even just books and knick knacks placed around the room. Make these items fit your personality.
Decorating your living room can be as simple as throwing some paint on the walls and hanging photos. Whatever you do, just make it reflect your style and tastes.