New Year, New Room! Ideas for a new look living room

While we all start off the new year with personal resolutions, there is something to be said for our homes too. After all, their environment can have an affect on us. From our living lifestyle to our kitchen function to bathroom habits and sound sleeping. There are a lot of ways in which our homes affect our lifestyles. If something in your home isn't working, consider improving it to better your life!

Here are some interior design tips for a living room that fits your style and adds functional yet aesthetic design:


1. Mid-Century Modern with a Pop of Color
• Statement Sofa: A mustard yellow or teal velvet sofa with clean lines and tapered wooden legs.
• Bookcase: A walnut open shelving unit with brass or gold accents, styled with a mix of books, small plants, and decorative objects.
• Area Rug: A geometric rug in neutral tones (gray, white, black) with subtle mustard or teal accents to match the sofa.
• Throw Pillows: Mix solid velvet pillows in mustard/teal with patterned ones, like chevron or abstract designs, that incorporate complementary colors (e.g., gray, white, gold).


2. Bohemian Luxe
• Statement Sofa: A deep emerald green or burnt orange tufted Chesterfield-style sofa.
• Bookcase: Rattan or natural wood shelving with woven baskets, trailing plants, and global-inspired decor (e.g., Moroccan lanterns or handmade pottery).
• Area Rug: A Persian or kilim rug with rich, warm tones (burgundy, rust, navy) to complement the sofa.
• Throw Pillows: Layer with pillows featuring tassels, embroidery, and mixed textures in similar warm tones.


3. Coastal Chic
• Statement Sofa: A light blue or white linen sofa with a relaxed, slipcovered look.
• Bookcase: A white or driftwood-style bookcase filled with coastal decor (seashells, coral, and books in shades of blue and white).
• Area Rug: A jute or sisal rug for texture, layered with a smaller striped blue-and-white rug.
• Throw Pillows: Choose pillows in light blue, beige, and white, with nautical stripes or subtle coastal patterns like waves or fish.


4. Modern Monochrome
• Statement Sofa: A sleek charcoal gray or black leather sofa with metal legs.
• Bookcase: Black matte metal frame with glass or dark wood shelves for a clean, industrial look.
• Area Rug: A black-and-white abstract or patterned rug to add depth and contrast.
• Throw Pillows: Monochrome pillows with bold geometric prints, combining black, white, and touches of metallic silver.


5. Warm Earthy Tones
• Statement Sofa: A terracotta or camel leather sofa with a minimalist silhouette.
• Bookcase: A wood and metal combination bookcase styled with books in neutral and earthy tones, small ceramics, and greenery.
• Area Rug: A Moroccan-style or textured neutral rug in beige, ivory, or taupe.
• Throw Pillows: Soft, cozy pillows in shades of rust, cream, and olive green, with a mix of textures like knits or faux fur.
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