4 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Living Room After a Move

Are you moving to a new home? You might be looking for a fresh start in a new space. Part of the fun of a new home is making it feel personal to you and your family.

For many households, the living room is the center of attention and where people spend most of their time. However, while the living room is such a valuable spot in the home, few individuals take the time to make it shine. Instead, people will put a TV against the wall and then arrange everything around it in many cases.

If you're looking to get more out of your living room, we've compiled a list of five creative ways to decorate it. Trade boring for dynamic and see how it impacts your life. 

Focus on Practicality

What's the primary purpose of your living room? Is it a space to relax and unwind after a long day? Or is it a place to sit and chat with friends and visitors?

While you can use your living room for multiple purposes, you should focus on one. This way, you're not complicating the space. For example, if you're focused on entertainment, you can buy furniture that makes it easy to connect different devices. If you're relaxing, you can install comfortable seating and lounge options.

Start in the Center of the Room

When decorating a room, the natural tendency is to start from the outside and work your way in. Although there is some value to that approach, it generally leads to a basic layout. Instead, try starting in the center and working toward the walls.

You need to determine your focal point — if it's the TV, does it need to be mounted against the wall or across from another wall? What if you moved your sofa to the center of the room, creating space on both sides?

Another potential focal point is a space for people to sit and converse. In this case, the coffee table is the center of attention, with seats and other furniture radiating outward.

Infuse Your Personality

No matter what room you're decorating, you should infuse as much of yourself into it as possible. If you have a family with children, you can involve everyone in the process. Each person can select some decor, and you can find creative ways to make it all fit.

For example, if you love the beach, bring in design elements from the beach, like shells and soft colors. Or, if you're into Art Deco, you can find many vintage items to fit that theme. The bottom line is to have fun with it.

Understand Your Color Options

Painting walls and furniture can make your living room feel brand-new. While you can start with the colors you like, consider how they can expand or constrict the room. As a rule, brighter, softer colors make the space open, while dark, contrasting colors can give it a different feel. Also, think about colors from the roof to the floor. Will any elements clash?

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Redecorating and rearranging your living room is an exciting proposition, but it can also be a lot of work. Need moving help? Give us a call!