From relaxing to entertaining, your living room is arguably the most important room in your house, and almost certainly the one in which you spend the most waking hours, so it stands to reason that you’d want to make it as comfortable and welcoming as possible. But in a luxury abode, getting the balance between comfort and style just right can feel like a tricky task, so how exactly do you inject a sense of opulence to your current space?
The good news is, it couldn’t be easier, and all it takes is a few small tweaks and additional touches to create the aesthetic and ambience you want. From plush soft furnishings to mood lighting, here we take a look at some simple ways to give your living room a luxury makeover in minutes.
Add some low stools
While it’s a given that you’ll want to have a sumptuous and stylish sofa in your living space, you shouldn’t stop there when it comes to furnishings, and low stools are a great way to add interest and a sense of sophistication to the room, as well as providing a practical seating solution for when you’re hosting friends and family – particularly if space it limited.
Versatile and stylish, they’re becoming increasingly popular in contemporary interior design, and are great for adding some artistic flair. Available in various different materials and designs, you’ll have no trouble finding one that complements your colour scheme – and you might just be surprised to see just how much of a difference a small stool can make to the overall aesthetic of your living room.
Tweak your lighting
There’s nothing like brash overhead lighting to spoil the luxury vibe, so give your lighting an overhaul and you’ll soon have just the ambience you want. Adding stylish lighting elements like floor and table lamps can help to create atmospheric mood lighting and makes for a cosy feel in the evenings.
Have a dimmer switch installed so that you can control the main lighting as and when you please – or better yet, have all of your lighting elements connected to your smart home system so that you can change them up hands free by voice command, or via an integrated app on your smartphone. Candles, too, are a great solution for creating a warm and cosy vibe and can also be used to create a sense of romance when you’re enjoying an evening in for two.
Add art and personal touches
Your living room is a blank canvas for personal expression, and adding some carefully chosen pieces of artwork and personal touches is a great way to infuse it with stylish flair. From contemporary paintings to vintage prints, art can add interest and is a great conversation starter when guests come to visit. Choose one large statement piece and allow it to take pride of place on a free wall, or have fun with creating a gallery wall of mixed and matched photos and prints. Be sure that they complement your overall aesthetic to avoid overkill – as every lover of luxury knows, less is always more, so keep to a muted colour palette on your walls to provide a neutral backdrop.
Aside from paintings, photographs and sculptures, you can also add a touch of elegance with the addition of a statement rug, which will anchor your living room and help to tie your design elements together, while accent cushions can instantly update the look of the space and can be changed up regularly to suit your mood, the season, or even just when you’re feeling a little bit bored.
Incorporate plants and greenery
Bringing the outdoors indoors has been a major trend over the past couple of years, and what better way to breathe new life into your living space than by filling it with plants and foliage? Do some research to find out what types of plants are likely to thrive in an indoor environment and choose some statement pots and containers to place around focal points, such as your fireplace.
Cascading plants can work well on window ledges and mantelpieces, but be aware that they do take some maintenance to keep them looking their best. For a more low maintenance alternative, choose an array of succulents in varying shapes and sizes to add interest and contemporary flair.
