Living Room Accessories - How to choose them: Tips & Ideas
The concept of housing is nearly 1.8 million years old (1) which means that the art of sanctifying one’s personal space has been evolving, just as mankind has. Our homes mirror our way of living and therefore they occasionally require intricate attention to detail in terms of maintenance, design and upkeep.
The living room is perhaps one such area of the house - it is an embodiment of one's personality, a reflection of taste, and of how guests, or the outside world, perceives you. At the same time, it is supposed to have a certain amount of comfort that blends in with personal aesthetics, because that is where the family lounges around and spends quality time with loved ones. The family lounge area should embody both comfort and luxury, reflecting personal aesthetics, as it serves as a cherished gathering place where family members can relax and spend quality time together.
In addition to comfort and luxury, the family lounge area should prioritize ergonomics, ensuring that the space is designed to promote proper posture and reduce strain on the body. This is essential for creating an inviting and functional space where family members can enjoy spending time together.
4 must-have accessories for a perfect living room
If you are looking for living room accessories or decorative items for the living room, you can adhere to the following list of accessories:
Coffee tables
In addition to having a centre table, you can also use slightly smaller coffee tables to create a warm sitting space in your living room. If you happen to have a fireplace, you can go for a Bowie coffee table oval shaped, in stone with round edges from Sunday Design to beautify the ambience of your living room. Coffee tables add a significant amount of character to a living space
Cushions
When we talk about living room home decor items, we have to give a special shout-out to cushions because of their ability to instantly and cost effectively boost the aesthetic appeal of any living space. The green gingham grosgrain cushion from Sunday Design can be an outstanding addition to home decoration items.
Cushions are also extremely versatile and we can mix and match them easily and conveniently. You can get matching cushions in similar and contrasting colours and mount them on sofas and lounge chairs to create a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. The boho chic bowie cushion from Sunday Design is perfect to be used as a highlighter. Cushion covers come in a variety of fabrics, and you can opt for linen, cotton or velvet cushion covers as per your preference, and the weather.
Cabinets
If you have a bar in your living room or if you need some classy and stylish storage space, you can go through a range of bar cabinets like our Bowie bar cabinet & Nelson bar cabinet, high cabinets like the Fifties bar cabinet and low cabinets like Harper low cabinet from Sunday Design to store in style.
Fragrances
A calming fragrance can be very helpful in setting the right mood and ambience in your living room. It can help you unwind and relax. Scents are known to have a direct bearing on our emotions and are associated strongly with memories. (2) Try the Sunday sense fragrance candle for a calm, peaceful living room.
Pouffes & Ottomans
Pouffes and ottomans are such versatile, lightweight pieces that you can accessorise them in absolutely any room for an extra drizzle of charm. Pouffes are available in a variety of shapes and materials, and can be used at footstools, to accent living room furniture, or to even jazz up the children’s bedroom. The harper pouf and bowie pouf from Sunday Design are available in attractive colours, helping you make your pick as per the colour scheme of your living room.
Ceramic Tableware
Ceramics can be very expressive in terms of their ability to be exhibited creativity. The beautiful designs and colour scheme of ceramic tableware can up the artistic appeal of your living space. Ceramic home decor is available as bowls, vases, wallplates, salt and pepper cellars, and more. Sunday Design has a brilliant range of ceramics for you to choose from, including their impressive green and blue collection ramen bowls, blue collection quarter plates and their blue collection small bowl sets.
Incredible tips and ideas for choosing living room accessories
We have put together a list of living room accessory ideas to help you make well-informed choices in terms of adorning your living spaces:
Stick to a theme
While choosing decorative accessories for the living room, make sure that you stick to a particular theme instead of putting together random items. If you wish for the theme to be kitschy, then an eclectic mix of styles and materials work, as long as the colours and fabrics complement each other. A beginners helpful tip toward serene surroundings is to opt for neutral-coloured accessories, highlighted with a pop of colour here and there.
Be careful of the sizing
You might have seen that a big lounge chair has a small stamp-sized cushion mounted on top of it. No matter how pretty that cushion is, it won't do much in terms of accessorising. Choose accessories that complement the size and style of your living room, and your living room furniture. If you wish to have differently-sized accessories, you can layer them amongst larger accessories.
Experiment with the arrangements
It is always advisable to opt for quality over quantity when choosing living room accessories. For instance, you can add big cushions to the sofa first and then throw on some small highlighters. Then again, cushions need not always be on a sofa- floor cushions are all the rage, especially for easy nooks in family living rooms, and in dens. Try to opt for balance while putting together different accessories in your living space instead of focusing too much on symmetry
Conclusion
Your home speaks oodles about your aesthetic taste and living sensibilities and therefore it makes great sense to put articulate effort into beautifying your abode in the best possible way. After all, your home is nothing less than a sanctuary and it needs all the love, attention and care. We hope that the above-mentioned tips will help you in decorating the home of your dreams.
FAQs
1. How do I decide what to decorate in my living room?
You can go for neutral shades if you are not sure about a dedicated theme for your living room. Furthermore, you can start by decorating a nook and then exploring ahead, step by step, instead of decorating the entire room in one go.
2. What not to do when decorating a living room?
Always choose quality over quantity. Don't go for visually appealing, yet substandard products. The artwork or decorative items in a living room should be in accordance with the seating arrangement, and not in excess of it
3. What is the role of accessories in the overall decoration of the room?
Accessories can have a significant impact on the overall appeal of your room. They can add an extra dash of creativity and finishing touches to the final look of your living room. The nature of accessories can beautifully personify the artistic flair and personalities of home dwellers.
