In recent years, the Hygge and Lagom trends straight from Scandinavia have had a strong influence on our interiors. We now appreciate airy, minimalist and comfortable spaces. The living room has become the centerpiece of this "slow" movement. To find a cozy and cocooning atmosphere in your living room, here are some decorating tips.
The choice of flooring is the first thing to think about when creating a comfortable living room. In this room, you will spend a lot of time relaxing. Nothing better than an oak floor to walk barefoot and feel the authenticity of this noble material.
You can opt for light tones or gray wood to stay in a Nordic atmosphere. Don't forget to take care of your hardwood floor. Annual oiling is recommended. If that's too much for you, laminate flooring will do just fine. A wide range of colors is now available at attractive prices. Avoid vinyl, even if you are tempted by trompe l'oeil models. You will lose all the natural atmosphere of your room.
There are many possibilities for decorating the walls of your cozy living room.
Light shades are most often used in a cocooning living room. The softness of the powdery colors will quickly relax you when you come home from work in the evening. Go for pink, bluish or water green colors according to your preferences and what they mean to you. They nuance a white that is a little too sharp.
Current trends are marked colors:duck blue, mustard yellow, burgundy, etc. Rather than painting all of your walls, choose to apply your color to just one or two areas. You will be able to choose your furniture and accessories according to this first color and create a pleasant contrast.
What textures to choose for the supplies of a cozy living room? As natural as possible!
Use only soft fabrics for your cocooning lounge. Velvet, faux fur, wool, the possibilities are endless to decorate your furniture.
Remember to choose your furniture and other accessories carefully so that they are as natural as possible. Indeed, indoor pollution by VOCs (volatile organic compounds) also comes from the chemicals used in the manufacture of the furniture that adorns our homes. Avoid plastic as much as possible and favor raw materials such as wood from sustainable forests and glass so as not to inhale substances harmful to health.
The most important piece of furniture in a cozy living room is the sofa. So don't hesitate to choose it well so that it is as comfortable as possible while following the current trend.
No more leather sofas, fashion is today for fabric sofas. Whether ribbed or velvet, sofas must above all remain comfortable. You should feel comfortable sitting or lying on it. You need a sofa that looks like you, think about how you will use it. For a relaxing atmosphere, you can favor soft colors or, on the contrary, a brighter tone that will bring liveliness to your room.
The daybed has quickly become the ideal furniture for a cocooning atmosphere. This flat sofa pushes to laziness and comfort. Install it opposite a classic sofa or next to your fireplace. So you can take a nap or read a book without guilt.
Next to sofas, armchairs have always had their place. Many styles exist, but we recommend the most comfortable models such as the low-seated fireside chair, the wing chair or the pouf. It is once again an object that is both useful and pleasant, but also an essential decorative element in your living room. Coordinate it as well as possible with other armchairs and sofas.
In a living room where you will spend time relaxing, the light should be soft and diffused. Forget immediately the cold shades that are not made for living rooms. Instead, bet on floor lamps and small lamps placed in the corners of the room and near the sofa. We now offer connected light bulbs whose intensity can be varied via your smartphone. Why not create a subdued atmosphere when you are alone reading and turn on the lights when you are having an evening with friends?
A living room is more than just a room with a couch and lights. To create a cozy atmosphere, you have to add warm accessories. However, be careful not to accumulate them too much, you would completely miss out on a minimalist atmosphere.
Invade your sofas with cushions! This will make them more comfortable and everyone will want to snuggle up in them. Mix shapes, colors and fabrics. With the cushions, daring is allowed. You can mix styles with wool, silk and fur cushion. Do the same for the colors by creating shades or differences. Dare to use patterns:stripes, flowers, polka dots, etc. The cushions will personalize your living room.
The plaid is a must for cocooning in your living room. Although it is only used in autumn or winter, it remains an essential decorative element. Make it an asset to your living room. Choose plain or with pompom or check patterns and appropriate textures in wool, silk or cashmere. The plaid is timeless and will warm up your evenings. The fashion is for chunky-knit plaids. Why not get knitting and make your own blanket?
The rug immediately makes a living room more welcoming. But to keep your living room in the cozy spirit, set your sights on a rug that will blend into your decor. Fleece carpets are pleasant to the touch, Berber carpets bring a more original touch and are easier to maintain.
Candles are the essential decorative objects to create a feeling of well-being in the living room. Do not hesitate this time to abuse it. The candles diffuse relaxing scents. The light of the candle relaxes and invites you to rest. Do not light candles with too strong scents, the smells of fir, cinnamon or vanilla, are more appropriate for a calm atmosphere.
As we told you earlier, the light in a cocooning living room must be dimmed. If you have large windows in your room, you should install opaque curtains there, which will leave little room for the sun's rays. Take the opportunity to choose them in the same colors and with the same texture as your sofas, cushions or rugs.
You have understood it, the cozy living room is a place where you can stroll and meditate. For it to be personalized, install frames on the walls or the ends of the sofa. You can place images of dreamy landscapes, trendy illustrations or maps of your favorite cities. Souvenir photos of your travels and your family also have their place here.
Television is the enemy of relaxation. The blue light from our screens keeps us awake and prevents us from sleeping properly. To make your living room a peaceful place, start by not placing a television screen or tablet. You won't be tempted to turn them on mechanically.
On the contrary, reading soothes and makes you think. Set up your library next to your armchair, choose a book, light some candles or a wood fire, drink a herbal tea and set off on extraordinary adventures or daydreams.
If you are a music lover, listen to music in your living room. Jazz, classical and calm music can rest you. Take out your best vinyl records and show them off in your room, like collectibles.
Essential oils are good remedies for stress and daily anxiety. Invest in a designer diffuser, made of wood or eco-friendly material, to diffuse scents of lavender, marjoram or peppermint. You will recover health. Beware of pregnant women, young children and pets who do not tolerate all essential oils.
