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How to decorate a livingroom in 7 easy steps

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7. Experiment with 2023/4 colour trends

"Looking further ahead, Apricot Crush is looking to emerge as a trending colour due to its restorative and energetic hue that is perfect for achieving a calm and optimistic home. Sophisticated and gender-neutral, tonal pastels are used in an elevated way either as a singular accent colour among neutrals or as a palette of warmth across interior schemes."

6. Add surprising accents

"Don't fear breaking the mould and going with amber – by incorporating rich yellows and oranges, your home design will be infused with a solar glow. Enriched browns will also uncover deep earthy tones to create warm and welcoming environments."

5. Use The 60/30/10 rule to choose your colour scheme

"Before choosing your colour scheme, it’s imperative to learn a splash of colour theory. A classic décor rule for those looking to layer colours is the 60/30/10 rule – the perfect ratio in creating harmony across your space," Alysha says. "60% of your room should be a dominant colour, 30% should be the secondary colour or texture and the last 10% should be an accent. This a fail-safe way to pick your colours and understand how to balance the hues throughout your home."

"The most crucial element in decorating your living room is paying attention to your lighting. Instead of having one feature pendant in the centre of the space, placing smaller lamps dotted around to create a cohesive space that is both calm and tranquil rather than stark and bright will help emulate an opulent environment. Whether that be reading lights, smaller side table lamps or candles – designers always play with lighting to transform a space." Centre, Colour Schemes, Designers, Play, Reading, Design Trends

4. Think about lighting

"The most crucial element in decorating your living room is paying attention to your lighting. Instead of having one feature pendant in the centre of the space, placing smaller lamps dotted around to create a cohesive space that is both calm and tranquil rather than stark and bright will help emulate an opulent environment. Whether that be reading lights, smaller side table lamps or candles – designers always play with lighting to transform a space."

"Using different pieces and injecting various colours and textures will transform a modest room into a statement piece. Our show homes often feature bespoke items and artwork, and this can be recreated in your own home by finding local markers or choosing handmade pieces over those that are mass-produced. Incorporating an oversized piece of art will also help bring your room to life - often second-hand pieces work better and are much more cost effective." Art, Life, Colours, Easy Step

3. Prioritise quality and comfort over fast interior fashion

"Using different pieces and injecting various colours and textures will transform a modest room into a statement piece. Our show homes often feature bespoke items and artwork, and this can be recreated in your own home by finding local markers or choosing handmade pieces over those that are mass-produced. Incorporating an oversized piece of art will also help bring your room to life - often second-hand pieces work better and are much more cost effective."

2. Choose the correct dimensions for your space

"Before purchasing your furniture or rug, use tape to create outlines of the size in your room so you can envision how it'll translate into your space," Alysha says. "To maximise your room and make it feel spacious, consider adding an oversized feature rug underneath the sofa to instantly open up and elevate the space. For the most affordable solution, select various smaller rugs and layer them for a deluxe feel."

1. Find the best layout for your living room

“The layout of your home is almost as important as the architecture itself," Alysha says. "Our homes are designed to offer the perfect mix of open plan areas – social spaces that are made to be the lively hub of your family home. Placing a mirror on the correct wall or a coffee table positioned at the perfect angle, can all enlarge and bring a breath of fresh air to your key living space."