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Shelly’s Guide To Living Room Interior Design

Living rooms are where you spend time relaxing with family and friends, chatting or watching the big game—but its interior design should also be functional for your family while reflecting the style or personality of your family.

Hunter Douglas Vignette® Roman Shades in a living room near Saint Michael, Minnesota (MN)

How can you achieve design perfection in your living room? All it takes is a balance of elements. Once you know the basics of great interior design, you can easily decorate any room. Our team of style experts at Shelly’s Interior Concepts designers know these secrets, and we’re sharing them with you.

Choose A Base Color and Accents

If you’re planning to refresh your interior design, color is probably one of the top elements you’ve been considering. Whether you love a lot of bold colors or prefer a more minimal neutral palette, one great place to start is with the 60-30-10 rule.

To simplify this rule down, start your design plan with this ratio: 60% of your room’s colorways should be colored with a tone in different mediums and textures, then 30% should be an accent tone in a similar color temperature, and then the remaining 10% should be an accent color that you can carry across the space in accessories, trim, or accent walls.

Don’t Overdo Your Décor

Shopping for home décor is fun, but going overboard is easy. Too many accessories in your living room will make it look cluttered instead of chic. You can prevent this by paring back your décor every few months and rotating items in and out. Unless you’re going for a symmetrical look, when you place more than one of a decor object, create groups of odd numbers. Three vases, heirlooms, or throw pillows have more visual interest and eclectic style than a pair, which may seem more classic or traditional.

Keep Scale in Mind with Living Room Interior Design

Working with your space is one of the most essential interior design considerations. Pull the objects out from the wall to create a more dynamic space and flow. Furniture that is too large will make your living room feel cramped, while a large room with minimal furniture will feel barren and uninviting. Create seating layouts or activity areas that take up around two-thirds of the overall space, whether you have several conversation zones or a single area.

An appropriately sized area rug is also crucial to jaw-dropping interiors. If you don’t think you need an area rug, trust us: you do. They tie a room together while adding color and texture. Most people make the mistake of choosing a rug that is too small. Your rug should be large enough to fit the front legs of all furniture and leave about six inches on the sides. You can also choose a rug that accommodates all the furniture and leaves six inches of open space on all sides for a grand effect that sets the area apart from the rest of the space to become its own dynamic area.

Choosing Living Room Window Treatments

Natural light is a design must-have that can never go wrong. It’s a fantastic accent for any interior design. At Shelly’s Interior Concepts, we know that your window treatments are the best way to control sunlight and enhance a room’s aesthetic. With an extensive selection of coverings, you can choose ones that suit your preferences and lifestyle. If you prefer fabric shades, Duette® Cellular Shades, Vignette® Roman Shades, and Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades have appealing textures and filter sunlight with various opacities.

Vertical blinds are the top choice of window coverings for sliding glass doors. They open to the side so they aren’t cumbersome to open or close, and the slats rotate 180° for maximum privacy and light control. Shutters on a bypass track are another excellent option, and the louvers can remain open during movement.

Let Us Help Elevate Your Living Room Interior Design Near Saint Michael, MN

Work with Shelly’s Interior Concepts to enhance the aesthetic of your living room. We are the premier Hunter Douglas dealer in the Twin Cities Metro area and offer convenient in-home shopping.

Browse our portfolio for inspiration, and then contact us to schedule an interior design consultation.

Shelly’s Interior Concepts is happy to serve Saint Michael, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Otsego, Corcoran, Minneapolis–Saint Paul, and the Twin Cities Metroplex.

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