Living Room
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15 Soothing Decor Ideas to Help You Relax and Unwind at Home
Your home is your refuge, where you can feel safe and relaxed when life gets overwhelming. Soothing decor ideas help foster that sense of peace and significantly impact how you feel in a space. A well-designed environment filled with items you love can be calming and relieve stress, while cluttered rooms can have the opposite effect on your mood and mental health. We asked some of our favorite interior designers for tips on transforming your home into a personal sanctuary. These decorating ideas will help you create a stress-free oasis you’ll enjoy every day. Start with a Neutral Palette David Land Muted, neutral tones are easier on the eye than…
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Alicia Keys’ living room teaches how to decorate with art |
Everyone loves art, but styling it can bring up hundreds of interior design questions. How should you pair furniture with art? Should you buy art to match your space, or just choose pieces you love? Luckily, Alicia Keys is here to provide some answers. The singer took to Instagram to share that she and her husband, Swizz Beatz, were lending art from their collection, the Dean Collection, to the Brooklyn Museum, offering a view into her artistically designed living room. The space is a lesson in decorating with art – starting with the colorful and textural pieces that juxtapose the neutral paint and furnishings. San Francisco-based interior designer Soledad Alzaga…
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How to Decorate a Living Room, According to Designers
Decorating a living room, which is easily one of the most utilized spaces in your home, sometimes presents a bit of a challenge. That’s true whether you are starting from scratch, doing some light designing, or planning a renovation. That said, the effort is well worth the reward: A curated, intentional living room that elevates the overall aesthetic of your home. To help with this endeavor, we tapped several interior designers, who were happy to share their best advice on how to decorate a living room. Tessa Neustadt Create a Game Plan It’s important to start with a thoughtful plan and view your space with fresh eyes, says interior designer…
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39 ways to decorate and illuminate your space |
Living room lighting ideas are an essential part of the design of the space. Layers of lighting provide the illumination for every one of the room’s functions, and allow changes of mood. Lighting can also help realize your living room ideas by making the very most of the space’s architecture, highlighting objects on display and artwork and, of course, creating a beautiful element of the room in its own right. We’ve put together a selection of living room lighting ideas for rooms of every proportion and style to inspire your choices. Living room lighting ideas We have covered living room lighting ideas that are more than just about looks –…
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7 Mistakes That Make Your Living Room Feel Cold & Uninviting
A cosy, inviting space is a top priority for many, and it’s often the living room in which we want to feel the most snug. But if your living room feels cold and looks unappealing, then you’ll likely need to make some design tweaks. Good news: it’s easier than you think to fix. From incorrect lighting to not enough storage, here are the seven biggest mistakes to avoid, and expert advice on exactly how to make your living space warmer and more inviting… Mistake 1: The way you’ve arranged your furniture Choosing the right furniture is one thing, but the way you arrange it is another. The way furniture impacts…
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50 Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Decorations
Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Jeff Harris Sculpt a Special Gift Tag It All Started With Paint We think Valentine’s gifts deserve to be on display for days leading up to February 14, the same way Christmas gifts are. Make your gift wrap aesthetically pleasing, starting with a unique and special gift tag made of air-dry clay. After they open their presents, they’ll treasure the tag. Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint. Shop Air-Dry Clay Bring Them Flowers That Won’t Wilt Lia Griffith No matter the reason…
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