The centerpiece of an interior, the living room sets the tone. Here are some great ideas for drawing inspiration and furnishing this living space in the best possible way.

It all starts with the sofa

Choosing a sofa is the best way to start designing a living room. And two options are possible with this seat: bet on a strong piece that will stand out from the rest of the furniture or move towards a sober version that will go harmoniously with your decoration. In 2020, the trend is for white sofas, which are very messy but resolutely designed. In terms of materials, it’s curly wool that comes out on top. For shape, it’s the more imposing seats with rounded lines. This kind of sofa can be found at Ferm Living, Muuto or Made for a more affordable option. But if the obsession of the moment does not thrill you, many other possibilities are available to you. The colored velvet sofa for example. At Red Edition, we find it ultra-desirable twisted with caning in a dark orange, a deep navy blue or a green that tends towards turquoise. To bring out the sofa, we put on these colors, without forgetting the pink and the yellow. On the other hand, if you are afraid of getting tired of these more flashy models, you can always fall back on the timeless version, the gray Scandinavian sofa with wooden legs. At Maisons du Monde, Alinea or Ikea… this type of sofa is available in most stores. or the gray Scandinavian sofa with wooden legs. At Maisons du Monde, Alinea or Ikea… this type of sofa is available in most stores. or the gray Scandinavian sofa with wooden legs. At Maisons du Monde, Alinea or Ikea… this type of sofa is available in most stores.

Arrange a long living room

When a room is all in length, there are several possibilities to decorate it. You can use the sofa to separate a living room by placing it in the middle and thus, arrange the TV cabinet opposite along the wall. Very practical for storing books but not only, a shelf can also delimit the living room side from the rest of the room. Another option is  to install a canopy to partition the spaces . And if you really want to separate a room in two, you choose a  glass door sliding to minimize wasted space. It is also possible to choose a trendy option: the screen that we currently find in very pretty variations in caning, like the one imagined by HK Living. Urban Outfitters also sells rope-woven furniture and other creative designs to create different spaces in a stretched-out living room.

Arrange a dining area in a small living room

To add a table in a living room, it all depends on the space available. If the room is small, it is advisable to choose a high and narrow table, placed against a wall. The two stools can easily be stored under the bar so as not to lose space. In a slightly larger living room, a square, extendable table is a wise choice. It can also rest against a wall and move around according to your needs. Finally, in a spacious room, the majestic oval-shaped table – in wood or marble – is undoubtedly the best option. But  how to arrange a dining area other ? To emphasize the separation between the two spaces, we opt for rugs, one under the coffee table and/or another under the dining table. It is also possible to play with the paint on the walls to delimit the places in an aesthetic way, without wasting space and without big additional expense.