It’s no secret that the living room is one of the most vital spaces in many homes in the UK and beyond. According to Money.co.uk’s 2020 Renovation Nation Report, 23% of UK homeowners renovated their living rooms during the lockdown. Since colour is essential to the mood and tone in a home, it’s crucial to strategically add some lovely shades to your space to make it vibrant. If you want to learn more about introducing some colour into your living room, please consider the following points. Here are four clever ways to add colour to your living room.
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*This is a collaborative post. Art on your walls can brighten your living room and introduce an instant pop of colour, so consider hanging some lovely artwork for the best results. Besides giving your interior space more colour, paintings can bring another layer of dimension and texture into your room by transforming bare walls into areas worth looking at twice.
Several sites have incredible selections of paintings by leading artists in various genres, so you can buy from these places as you wish. Alternatively, a few posters, photographs, or colour paintings can do the trick for you since a fine art collection isn’t always the only way to bring colour into your living room.
Invest in houseplants
Houseplants are perhaps the cheapest, most versatile, and healthiest way of adding colour to your living room space. They have ornamental value since they’re aesthetically pleasing to look at. However, their benefits extend far beyond visual appeal. According to a famous NASA study, plants in a closed system can remove up to 87% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air, improving your indoor air quality. Indoor plants have also been shown to improve health and speed up recovery from illnesses. Additionally, they can sharpen your attention and lower your stress levels. What’s more, many indoor plants like lavender, jasmine, hoya, and passionflower excel at improving the smell of your home, making them must-have indoor decorations.
Bring in a few pillows
Many interior decor experts agree that pillows are a great way to bring colour into your living room, so consider investing in a few bright pillows. You can select patterned ones for furniture with solid colours and choose plain colours for furniture with floral designs. Also, you can opt for mix-and-match pillow patterns to bring in a diverse array of hues into your living room space. However, always remember to place these pillows strategically to ensure that you maximise their colour-adding potential.
Spread colour everywhere with an area rug
Area rugs primarily soften rooms and make them cosy, but a strategically placed one can also introduce texture and colour into any space. Therefore, invest in an area rug that you can layer over hardwood flooring or atop your carpeting in a contrasting colour. Size is essential when selecting a great area rug, so ensure that you buy one that’s large enough to cover ample space. Also, invest in easy-to-clean rug options since natural fibre-rugs are challenging to clean and may need replacement after big spills.
What would you suggest putting in your living room? Let me know in the comments below.
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