If you are planning to decorate your living room – you are in for a real fun task! Decorating the house can be so much fun if you are really into interior décor and all that stuff. However, a common misconception about decorating the living room or any other part of the house is that ‘anybody’ can do it. This is not true! There are a lot of technicalities and details that you need to be familiar with to decorate your living room like a pro!

1. Follow A Theme

If you are planning to decorate your living room, you need to choose a theme and stick by it. Some people just randomly start decorating their living room which means the furniture will not match with the paint and the wall art will be a complete misfit! You cannot expect the room look good if it is not in synchronization. Hence, the first thing you need to do is set a theme and follow it.

2. Select Paint/Wallpapers/Textures

The next step is to select the wall color paint and get done with that. Wall color paints come in a wide variety these days. You have all different types of paints as well as wallpapers and textures to choose from as well.

3. Pick Out Furniture And Arrangement

You need to select the furniture that will go best with your theme and look best in your living room too. Taking the room measurements in this regard is important. Some people get couches that are too big or chairs that are too small. This will definitely affect the final outlook of the living room. Make sure the furniture you pick out is a perfect size and you have an arrangement set clearly in your mind too.

4. Make Sure The Rugs And Curtains Match

The rugs and curtain make the living room cozy and warm. It brings life and warmth to the house. But a very important rule to follow in this regard is to make sure that the curtains and rugs match with one another.

5. Lighting Is Crucial

Some people do not consider lighting to be part of the décor but in reality it really is. Lighting is so important to add life to the living room setting.

6. Pick Out The Living Room Art

The painted walls look great but walls without artwork are like a cake without an icing. It will be good but just not enough. You do not want to have that missing part and this is why add living room art to the walls. The theme will play a crucial role in deciding the artwork you pick out.

7. Accessorize To Lift Up The Living Room Spirits

Never leave out the accessories. Of course it depends on your budget for what you can afford and get. The options are diverse ranging from table lamps, chandlers and many other pieces of art as well.