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Tips on Creating a Comfortable Living Room

By Bryan Slowick | Oct 12, 2016

A living room is an area where families come together to share the highlights of their day, play a game, watch a movie, or just enjoy one another’s company. A comfortable, cozy living room is far more inviting than one that seems cold and pristine. Here are some ways to make your living room your family’s relaxing haven.

#1 – Keep Blankets, Pillows, and Throws in Reach

If you want your living room to be cozy and inviting, then you’ll need to make sure you’re offering up plenty of throws, pillows, and blankets. These pull people in and provide the idea that the room is designed for comfort. Put pillows on your sofa and coordinating throws over the back, or fill let them overflow from a wicker chest in the corner. The choice is up to you; just make sure they’re visible and available.

#2 – Don’t Take It Too Seriously

Although it’s definitely important for everything to have its place for fear of being overrun by clutter, it’s important that you have some sense of humor and allow a few eclectic pieces here and there. After all, whimsy is the epitome of cozy. Don’t overdo it, though. For example, feel free to display a paper bouquet your child made in kindergarten or fill decorative bowls with unusual collections of jigsaw puzzle pieces or thimbles. Just make sure they fit the atmosphere and invite people in.

#3 – Books Are Always Welcome

A small bookshelf along a wall or on your mantle or even a few stacks of books on the coffee table creates an incredibly inviting space that just begs to tell a story – in more ways than one. Books create a sense of intimacy, and they spark a sense of inner quiet. They can actually rejuvenate your entire home just by being there, so don’t be afraid to display your favorites, whether you prefer Shakespeare or the likes of Anne Rice.

#4 – Try Warm Colors

Although you can never go wrong with neutrals, adding warm tones to your living room can make it feel incredibly inviting. For example, if you’ve ever wondered why a cabin retreat in the woods feels so comfortable as opposed to your mother’s white, pristine living room – it’s often about the colors and their textures. Dress up your living room with yellows, oranges, browns, and dark greens, and it’ll instantly create a more comfortable atmosphere.

#5 – Don’t Forget the Foliage

There’s something about being out in nature that’s incredibly relaxing, so feel free to bring some of that atmosphere indoors. Put small trees on either side of a large glass window, or add a few hanging plants in strategic places around the room. You’ll be surprised at how much it can add to a room, and plants around the house can even improve your indoor air quality, which is a bonus.

Making your living room more comfortable and cozy isn’t about buying new furniture or completely starting over. Sometimes, it’s about changing what you already have and making the atmosphere feel lived in rather than pristine. These tips will help you make your living room the family epicenter and a place where people want to kick their shoes off and relax.

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