Your living room is an inviting place where you relax at the end of the day and entertain family and friends. When you choose living room furniture and decor items, your goal is to create the look you love and incorporate the pieces you enjoy.

Make sure you have enough seating and lighting, then add accent tables and chairs to fit your needs. Determine the best layout for your living room furniture and incorporate creative ideas to showcase your own personal taste.

Here are some great ways to make your living room your own, whether you love a contemporary vibe, a traditional space or a relaxed coastal look.

Feature a Focal Point
No matter what your style, you can create an airy and open feeling by highlighting an interesting focal point in your living room. If you have a fireplace or a bay window, make that feature the center of attention by arranging your furniture around it. If you don’t, create a focal point by adding an electric fireplace or accent piece. Float furniture away from the walls and use an area rug as an anchor for a cohesive look.

Bring in the Neutrals

Nothing says updated contemporary like a gorgeous neutral color scheme. Soften harsh blacks and whites and liven up gray tones with creamy beiges for the walls and furniture fabrics. Consider a soft and supple leather sofa to add style and grace.

Pile on the Layers

Layer your sofa with throw blankets and pillows, whether you have a large sectional, a traditional sofa or a pair of love seats. Add interest with textured rugs with colors and patterns for an inviting feeling. Rattan accent chairs and woven elements like baskets can give your living room comfort and depth.

Tie in an Accent Color
Keep your living room up to date by keeping the neutrals and changing up the accent colors to go along with current trends. Vibrant accent colors add excitement to your living room decor and show off your good taste. You can incorporate current tones of deep blue, moss green and rich oranges by hanging artwork and choosing colorful accents like area rugs.

Consider an Accent Wall

Accent walls are having a moment these days and they can help you make a strong statement of style. Creative accent walls break up space in a living room with a high ceiling and add visual interest in an otherwise ordinary room. Try a simple accent wall by painting it a bold contrasting color or use ship lap in the same color to add texture. Use a stunning mural or add a greenery accent wall with real potted plants, faux greenery or a green floral wallpaper design.