The living room is the most important gathering place for your family, friends, and guests. This is the place where you normally relax, entertain, and socialize. Apart from this, one should also keep in mind any other purpose that this room should serve before finalizing interior design looks for their living room. There are some absolute must-haves and essentials that need to be included in living room interior design to complete its looks. Here are our top picks:

Proportion & Scale

One of the first things to consider when designing a living room is the proportion and scale of all the things that you want to incorporate. Well, the balanced play between design elements such as shape, size, texture, and color can create an interesting and harmonious living space.

Seating Groups or Comfortable Seating

If you have a sizable room where planning different areas for seating is possible, there is nothing like it. Different arrangements for seating of different purposes (e.g. formal seating for guests and formal conversations, cozy arrangements for family and friends to relax and entertain) just kind of completes the basic purpose of a living room. But if you can’t plan different seating groups, your main seating must be comfortable for everyone. You do not have to skimp on style these days to find comfortable, well-made upholstery. It’s worth the splurge to acquire quality pieces that you can enjoy for years to come.

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A Focal Point

Every living space should have a focal point that captures attention while also being functional at the same time. It can be your TV wall with an interesting storage design for your books, crockery, or decor items, a large window, or a fabulous chandelier.

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Plants and Nature: The Living Element

Whether it’s a fiddle leaf fig tree in your living room or cut flowers on a nightstand, plants and flowers add color and a natural element and freshness to any room. Apart from incorporating plants, nature-themed wallpapers can add a great character to make your space truly ‘living’. This trend commonly referred to as ‘Biophilia’ is amongst the latest interior trends and a favorite among the designers right now.

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Personal Favourite Items

This is absolutely essential and a must-have when decorating a living room. You should always show off and decorate the pieces that are personal to you. It can be a photograph, a piece of art, items related to your hobbies and interests, a souvenir, etc. This will show a true reflection of the homeowners which is unique to everyone, ultimately making your living room interior design and decor unique.

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A Properly Sized Rug

Nothing can make a living room feel incomplete like a too-small rug. Make sure that the front legs of your upholstery should be able to sit well on top of it. This will give you the credit for the space you have and will make a huge difference in your living room decor. Rugs are a great way to incorporate colors and textures particularly if your interior style is monochrome or B&W minimalist style.

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Pillows

Throw pillows on your couch or chairs are not only incorporated for their function in providing extra comfort but also provide a wonderful opportunity to bring in interesting colors and textures. You can simply change its covers to instantly change the look of your living room interiors without much effort and cost.

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Coffee Table/ Centre Table

With the right style, color, and shade your coffee table will bring all the pieces of your furniture together to make it feel complete.

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Drapes

Bold drapes, curtains or blinds, are another way of introducing color and character to your living room. While a unique design, fabric, and bold color can add eye-catching drama to space, simple and neutral drapes can elevate the elegance of your living room. Whatever is your style, drapes sure are a must-have in the list of living room essentials.

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Art Pieces

Art, preferably original, is a living room staple. The spirit and personality of Art cannot be replaced with any other decor item in the living room. It is one of the things that helps reflect your style and character in your interior design. We would always encourage you to invest in art when you find a piece that resonates with your soul and doesn’t worry about whether it ‘matches.’ You will always find the right place for it.

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