We’re talking about living rooms this week. That cozy space in your home that welcomes your family and friends to gather, to talk, play games, read a book or watch a movie. It should be extraordinarily you. We always encourage clients to have a show piece or two in each space that inspires conversations and ups the style game. These pieces don’t have to be loud and in your face, but they should be interesting. We pulled together a living room round up of accent chairs, coffee tables, side tables, and lighting we love because of their modern design with homage to traditional.
Accent chairs allow for more creative freedom than sofas because of their smaller scale, meaning they don’t hold as much visual weight. We always have fun adding accent chairs to the room with interesting construction, like Isabel and Garrett above, or with fun upholstery, like Beretta and Silano. If space allows in your living room, pair complementary chairs that aren’t the same to add variety. Mix wood and metal bases, fabric and leather upholstery to avoid a mismatch. Of course, always ensure your furniture is comfortable to sit in and is well suited for your life style. If you’re envisioning something particular that doesn’t exist in retail stores, Interior Impressions has partnerships with a variety of vendors who can build your dream piece of furniture that swivels, glides, is kid-friendly and looks sleek.
We love coffee tables for their individuality and opportunity for high style. Typically, you only have one coffee table or ottoman in your living room, so let it be a show piece. Determine your needs whether you need storage, a hard or soft surface, space constraints, and safety considerations (i.e. stubbed toes and bumped baby heads aren’t fun). These coffee table options we pulled together are all unique and have exciting features. Sheridan’s ombre coloring inspires movement, while Mila’s solid body grounds the space. We love the modern sharp angles of Zerrin in contrast to Seadrift’s cool and casual woven top. Hampton is perfect for narrow spaces while Felix really fills the space with its square leather body. Coffee tables are a wonderful opportunity for a statement piece in large and small spaces.
Side Tables should not be put on the design sideline. These utilitarian pieces should fit form and function whether you need storage or simply a space to set your book. Our tip for deciding on a side table is to think about contrast. If you have a rectangular wooden coffee table, opt for a round metal side table like Cruz. Tectona’s natural material and shape would pair beautifully with a modern coffee table made of metal or glass. Hunter is beautifully wrapped in leather, making it a show piece that will surprise guests when they notice its special detail. Chicago and Grammercy derive from traditional forms and materials but with a modern flair. Lastly, we adore the elegance and movement in Scalloped with its unique shape and coloring. These small pieces can add major style.
Light fixtures can easily become an oversight because, unless they’re massive in size, they usually aren’t the first thing you notice in a room. That doesn’t mean they should be forgotten though. Floor lamps have come a long way in recent years as we are now seeing exciting shapes, arches, and beautiful shades. Be mindful of your lighting needs, whether it be task or ambient, or a mixture of both. Create a cozy and intimate living room by using lamps as opposed to overhead lighting. If you have the luxury of high ceilings in your living room or great room, don’t be afraid to go big with light fixtures. We are happy to help you find the perfect piece.
We hope this round up inspires you to choose exciting living room furnishings and finishes. If your room is needing an extra layer of love, check out blog post: 5 Major Impact, Minimal Effort Home Improvement Projects to spruce up your space. All of the items featured in this post are from vendors we work closely with that ensure high quality and exclusivity. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, we would be happy to help design your dream living room: call our showroom at 651-338-2184 or email us at [email protected] to inquire.
Cheers to the weekend,
Interior Impressions Team
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