This article will help you stay on top of the latest trends from colours, to furniture, to style. Some example trends include tonal colours, asymmetrical layouts and designs, living rooms including more house plants/nature & more.
Wondering how to furnish a lounge room? First things first, you need to determine how large or small the space you have to work with is. Will this be your main entertaining area, or a second lounge room that can be more intimately styled? Living room trends and furniture options will vary depending on the size of your room, however, there are always a few fundamentals to include such as your lounge, TV and often a TV unit.
Wondering how to furnish a lounge room? First things first, you need to determine how large or small the space you have to work with is. Will this be your main entertaining area, or a second lounge room that can be more intimately styled? Living room trends and furniture options will vary depending on the size of your room, however, there are always a few fundamentals to include such as your lounge, TV and often a TV unit.
Secondly, you should consider the amount of light you can have naturally enter your room, as well as how you choose to light your space once the sun goes down. 2023 living room trends favour natural light, meaning big windows, floor to ceiling glass doors and skylights. However, these are not always possible if you are working with an existing space. Therefore, it is important to support your current infrastructure with soft furnishings such as sheer curtains or Veri Shades, as well as light/neutral paint colours.
Hot Tip: If you plan to use your living room as a multipurpose space, such as an at home cinema room, we recommend installing blockout roller blinds to ensure full coverage day or night. This ensures you can create an intimate space perfect for date night or when hosting a movie night with your family or friends.
Whether you have kids now, or plan to in the future, this is an important consideration to make when selecting furniture and designing floor plans. Additional ‘free’ space is often favoured by families with children so that they can play with toys, make pillow forts and more! However, we believe that keeping your living room neat and tidy is an important element to maintaining any design trend - hence the introduction of wall units as extra storage.
Here at The Blue Space, we love the use of wall hung furniture such as buffets to store your family favourites out of sight. Better yet, utilise your TV unit as a form of storage, opting for a style that comes with functional drawers and doors that can hide clutter.
Keeping in mind how much light you want entering your space, how much privacy you would like is another element to consider. For a main entertaining space, an open floor plan that connects to your kitchen and dining room may be preferred. This is the perfect layout when it comes to entertaining as you can host a large group of people across multiple rooms, without it feeling disrupted or separated. However, one downside to this layout is the lack of privacy your living room will have.
That is where a second seating area or lounge room is beneficial where possible. This space can then be a designated movie or relaxation room, complete with blockout blinds, curtains and importantly a door to keep things isolated. This space doesn’t need to be big, however should incorporate plush furniture, cushions and blankets to create a cosy feeling.
Incorporating indoor plants into your living room is a fantastic way to create a light and inviting space. Not only this, but indoor plants have also proven to keep your air cleaner, boost productivity and actually help improve mental health. Low maintenance plants such as succulents are the perfect addition to a living room.
An asymmetrical layout favours the intentional use of different shapes and furniture in a way that is still visually appealing. Mixing colours, finishes and styles in a harmonious way encourages creativity and personality flare in a room.
Keep things cool and calm in your living room with neutral colours. Opt for a wall paint that is light and bright in larger entertaining areas, while an intimate cinema room could favour a darker feature wall.
Introducing wallpaper into your living room is an exciting way to add your own sense of character. Living room wallpaper trends 2023 include floral prints, hexagonal shapes & muted patterns. Wallpaper is best used sparingly, such as a feature wall, or across half of a wall partnered with wainscoting.
Arguably one of the hottest trends at the moment, a Japandi interior design combines influences from both Scandinavian and Japanese cultures. This style favours minimalism, incorporation of nature and warm living area decor ideas.
Perfect for large families or those who love to entertain, this space combines comfort, living & practicality within one area.
Another popular trend for 2023, is the maximalist trend. This style favours loud and colourful colour palettes, partnered with bold furniture, unique artworks and personal touches.
An easy trend that instantly adds character and warmth to your home. A statement rug should compliment your space while still offering a point of difference. Introduce bold colours, prints and shapes at this moment and create a modern living space you’ll never want to leave.
If you are creating a warm, cosy and intimate space, consider darker furnishings and timbers to compliment this. Look to pairing this with a deep paint that adds to the ambience of the room. In larger, bright areas, opt for lighter, coastal timbers.
Found your perfect living room trend for 2023? Recreate these looks at home with help from The Blue Space.
