Living room is one area of the house where each and every family member spent if not much but at least a small portion of his/her day. It’s a room where we come together to hold celebrations and plan upcoming family events. In a way the living room captures the entire essence of the home. Also, being the most visited spot of the house its decoration and styling becomes necessary.
So, here we are with five emerging decor trends for Living Room. Now, these trends are already well received in the international market and are slowly seen making their way into the Indian Market.
1. Sliding Barn Doors
Sliding doors with rugged barn feel to them are the new-style statements and for the past few years that have captured the interest of many designers and customers. These doors save tons of floor space; all you need is enough wall space to accommodate one. Suiting your taste and overall room look & feel you can opt for wood, modern, glass, and vintage barn doors.
2. Sectionals
Sectionals are great, especially if you have a large family or are frequently visited by guests. But that doesn’t make them unfit for nuclear families or bachelor homes, as their dimensions are apt for relaxing and chilling with your family. Before opting for one, you should be able to fulfill its checklist that requires an appropriate corner and extra cash to spare (as they are expensive over regular sofas).
3. Shiplap
For the ones who love that old vintage charm and want to give their home a sense of history, shiplap wood paneling is the best option. The best part is in addition to looking great is it’s inexpensive too.
4. Layering Rugs
This trend would be liked by many Indian homemakers, who have been long holding to ill-fitting rugs. All you need is a sisal or jute base rug and layered it with a patterned or colorful rug. There are no restrictions or boundaries to this trend, so bring out the stylist in you and layer the floor. Also, it will bring more definition to rooms that are big and lack a sense of identity.
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5. Gallery Wall
Out of all the trends, this one is going strong for a very long time and seems to hold on to its prime charm. The best thing about a gallery wall is that it allows you to use your art pieces, photo frames all at once and it grows with time as you add on more pieces.