Choices, choices...

Fancy sprucing up your living room before the family descends for Christmas?

Here are a few quirky suggestions to add your own personality into your living room, making yours that little bit different from the rest of the living rooms on your street!

Bright and bold is great for a light and airy living room. Blocks of bold, punchy colours, give a fresh look to the space and if you are lucky enough to have high ceilings and windows, why not add some personality to the walls, by not painting all the way to top, leaving a rough line just before the ceiling, as shown in this turquoise example. (left)

Choose furniture and accessories with clean, simple lines to create a streamlined look. Geometric patterns can be a funky addition, giving a tidy, retro look. (right)








Or, go super-size with a piece of furniture or accessory, like this oversized lamp, shown below. It could add a playful element into a neutral room, creating a surreal 1950's atmosphere. (below)

Keep things simple, by using a white colour scheme, paired with a selection of up to two primary colours.  You can play with the shades by separating the room into two zones, as shown. This would be great for an open plan living room and dining area. (left)

Stripes are a bold statement, and perfect for feature walls. But why not go for vertical stripes throughout the room to add an extra boldness and personality to your living room?! This look works perfectly in a room with plenty of natural light, and is great with some retro-style seating. (above)






Or if you absolutely love one colour in particular, then why not stick with what you love? Make sure that you play with the tones throughout the room, to keep it looking modern and fresh. (right)

 Carefully chosen wall art, could be the perfect accessory to bring together an open-plan living room and dining area. Choose art that compliments your colour scheme, such as these black prints in a neutral surrounding. (left)





Delicately patterned floral wallpaper could give a great lift to your room. Especially when paired together with some quirky accessories, such as these all-white vases and light. The partnership manages to bring an element of fun into your living room, without being too overpowering. (below)

The best thing about it, is that it's YOUR space and YOUR personality that will shine through, so dare to be different and have fun creating your new living room!

Ems :)