How to Approach Living Room Décor as a Couple
If you’re looking to refurbish the living room or to get maximum enjoyment from the décor that’s already there, then there are a number of steps you might take. For couples, it’s important to approach the problem while bearing in mind the tastes of the other person. In most cases, it’s possible to reach a compromise that pleases everyone. But how?
Blending Individual Styles into a Cohesive Design
It might be that each of you has a fixed and fairly rigid sense of design. It’s worth getting your preferences out in the open, or even down on paper. Be honest about what you like, and what you don’t like, and you might be able to find common ground. Even completely contrasting styles can often work together if you can create a pleasing contrast or asymmetry.
One worthwhile strategy is to create a mood board. If you’re constantly sifting through inspiring images, you might find that there are certain living room setups that both of you like – or, at least, which the dissenting party can find at least one thing they appreciate. This can give you something to work with. Once you spot the thing you don’t hate about the other person’s tastes, you can work toward things you both like.
Maximising Space with Functional Furniture Choices
Almost everyone appreciates the idea of space—or at least the feeling of spaciousness. Optimising furniture installation to maximise the available space can greatly improve your living environment. Consider choosing furniture with integrated storage solutions to help you declutter effectively. Additionally, corner sofas can provide ample seating in tight spaces without overcrowding the room.
Incorporating Personal Touches for a Homely Feel
If your room looks like it’s come straight from a catalogue, then you might have difficulty truly feeling at home in it. For this reason, it’s worth decorating your living space with a few choice personal items. These might include travel souvenirs, family photographs, or artworks that you’ve picked out. Hang them prominently, and you’ll be constantly reminded of whose home this really is!
Creating Zones for Shared and Individual Activities
If you’re going to be sharing the space, then you’ll need to find a way that you can both enjoy it at the same time. Ideally, you’ll arrange the living area so that it can be used for both joint activities – like watching a film together – and separate ones. If you can set up a room divider, then you might find it easier to, say, read a book, while your partner is building a Lego model.
