The lounge area must be the most loved room in the house. It is a place you come to relax after a long day’s work, entertain company, or have family movie nights. Therefore, it needs to be inviting, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, but also have carefully designed textures and a variety of cabinetry layouts as it sets the tone for the rest of the house.

Use of space

It is also important to remember to work within the constraints of your space. Oversized pieces make small rooms feel cramped, while small objects, no matter how beautiful, quickly get lost in large rooms. When choosing any item for your lounge room think about how it will fit and function within the space.

A cluttered, over-accessorized living room can look messy and disorganized, rather than stylish and sophisticated. Cut down your collection and only retain pieces that have sentimental value. A simplified space will enable the remaining elements to really shine. One way to make the space seem neat is to use cabinetry to ‘hide’ all the things that clutter the room but you don’t really use much.

Materials

A layered, thoughtful mix of materials and textures will give your space a custom-designed, and a luxurious look. You can consider mixing metals, glass, wood, textiles, and leather items to create a dynamic and inviting space. If your home is an open-plan design, you may need to take into account the materials and colours you have used in other areas, so that the design flows throughout the house.

You should also consider the type of furniture, greenery and other additions to be incorporated in your living room. Remember, there are decors that can look nice but, if not fitting into your living room’s design can seem to be out of place, or worse, distractive.