Family Living Room A Design And Style

Follow our easy decorating ideas to update your family living room:

Update your family living room with colour

Adding colour to a neutral room is the perfect way to give it an instant lift.

Pick your colour

Look around your living room, if it already has a hint of colour (in this room we chose the curtains) start to repeat it around the room. A soft shade such as this Apple Mist is ideal to create a fresh relaxed scheme.

Layer cushions

A sofa packed with cushions will give your family room a really cosy feel. Layer different designs, mixing cheques with floral and co-ordinate the scheme by repeating some of the same fabrics used in the curtains.

Don't forget the accessories

Add in accessories in your chosen colour around the room. Here green ceramics and glassware were perfect for the job

Create a scheme with contrast to give your living room a new look

Give a neutral living room a warm update by adding subtle hints of orange, earthy red and biscuit.

Opt for two-tone cushions

Fabrics and cushions in contrasting earthy tones are essential for this scheme. Fill the sofa with a mixture of cushions and striped fabrics will work well for curtains and blinds.

Create a zoned area

A natural rug with plenty of texture will look great on a neutral carpet and help define the seating area.

Add in the details

Plenty of bowls, vases, lamps and picture frames in punchy earthy tones will finish off the scheme and create its warm look.

Use decorative detail to create a fresh living room scheme

Take your family living room from functional to beautiful with pattern, texture and statement pieces

Add in shimmer

Give a glamorous touch with plenty of accessories with textured finishes and sparkling detail.

Opt for statement pieces

A statement picture, lamp or rug can transform your room and create an instant focal point.

Keep the background simple

Let your accessories steal the show with a neutral backdrop, wallpaper or paints in subtle shades will really allow a statement lamp or piece of wall art to stand out.