A new year means a fresh start for many people and the first step is to get your home looking just the way you want. It doesn’t have to be for anyone other than yourselves so this year, in 2015, make your mark and let your individual styles take over. We’ve brought together some great ideas for your living room to get you started – after all, that’s the room you spend most of your time in when awake.
Find your colours
Colour trends change each year – and sometimes more often – but what’s most important is that you find something that suits you. That being said, there’s nothing wrong with adapting the new trends and adapting them to your style. Here are some examples of what’s going to popular in 2015 here.
As you can see, there’s quite a lot to choose from. If you want just a summary then blue is a very popular choice, from pastel shades to much deeper and darker colours. Combine these with other bold colours and patterns for a striking look. Natural tones are another popular choice and combining them with blue could be a winner. Whatever you choose, make sure it works well with the furniture you have, or what you’re planning to have, in your living room.
Dakota Mango Tall BookcaseAre you sitting comfortably?
Finding a sofa and chairs the match your colours is the ideal solution but if you’re set with what you have or can’t find something right, then consider a simple solution in a throw or cover. They can match the colour scheme without the extra cost of a whole new suite.
Once you’ve got that sorted and you’ve got the right angles for the room, you can look at what else works well. The Dakota Mango Tall Bookcase has enough storage space for anything from books to ornaments and pictures and its gorgeous frame is the perfect border for almost anything. If it’s not enough, choose another one or something smaller to add variety and give every part of your room something to show off.
With so much attention given to television and visual media, a great TV unit is essential and the corner tends to be a popular place for them to go. Our Dakota Mango Large Drawer Corner TV Unit is a top pick and will fit in most spaces, making it functional and stylish.
Small living room decorating ideas
Is your living room small or oddly shaped? Well, not to worry because we have some ideas for you to have a think about too!
If storage space is a problem then our Blanket Boxes and Trunks will be a lifesaver, like the Tenali Mango Square Trunk. There’s plenty of space inside and when close can be a good coffee table or resting place for drinks and other things – stick a cushion on top and it’s a temporary seat too!
Tenali Mango Square TrunkIf you have odd spaces then consider using a bookcase to fill them, like the options above. Finding the perfect fit can be difficult however. If this is the case then go for the smaller option and fill in the gap with something like the Dakota Mango Slim CD Tower. For a more seamless look, try to find similar tones for the two pieces of furniture you choose.
Have you got a small living room? What other ideas can you share?
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