The Living Room: A Space of Belonging

The living room, where time goes like a drum, where arguments are carried to their conclusion. No matter what a physical space it is, it is more than that, it’s the heart of a home, the first room we set foot in, the last we do. Putting a design aspect on this room is more than that, it’s decorating the space to show who we are.

Lighting: Softening the Edges

Even though it is the evening, the room is filled with warm softness from a single lamp in the corner. It made the space seem light, gentle and inviting. It is a place that creates shadows so the edges of the room soften, so it feels like there’s no rush on time, a place where we can pause.

A Sofa: The Center of Comfort

It invites the sofa at the center. This is where our stories of the day arise, this is where we rest & this is where we gather. The room is comforted by its cushions worn and familiar, retaining the shape of those who have sat there.

Bookshelves: A Quiet Collection

The weight of time sits against the wall, books on a bookshelf holding it up. It’s each book as its own world, itself as a silent companion. It is not just a simple piece of furniture; the shelf is a history, a knowledge, a treasure, quiet moments spent by meditating, that enhance the presence of the room.

Custom Photo Magnets: A Quiet Reminder

Photo magnets are for a fridge. They hold fragments of life: a trip to the coast, a forgetting afternoon, a candid laugh. Each of these magnets is more than decoration, they’re a mute reference to the times that have meant something to us, the rumblings of the room’s unspoken history.

Art on the Wall: A Glimpse of Beauty

There is only one piece of art on the wall, chosen because it is meaningful not because of the value it has. It is a window to another world, a glimpse or what lies beyond the present. The artwork is simple and connects the room with our inner world, and it will remind us of beauty.

A Rug: Grounding the Space

The room is grounded by a rug beneath the coffee table. Soft underfoot, and a silent contrast to the hard floors. The rug is wider than the room, but takes up the space, filling it, grounding it, making the room warm and full, filling enough space for the feet and the mind to wander.

Candles: A Flicker of Calm

An extra layer of warmth is candles in the mantle beating faintly. They fill the room with their scent, calms and reassures. That soft, shifting light makes the living room an oasis to reflect, breathe and be.

Personal Touches: The Soul of the Room

It’s not about perfection in the living room, in fact, it’s about personal touches. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a photo magnet above the fridge, a book on the shelf, or a candle on the table – each has a story attached to it. Together these objects make not only a room, but a place unto itself – a world where we live, a mirror of ourselves.

Throw Pillows: Comfort in Color

Throw pillows colour and texture the living room by scattering them across the sofa. They are more than decorative accents, they invite us to sink into the space, lean back and relax. Soft fabrics and bright colours unite to give life to the room, giving it warmth.

Curtains: Framing the Light

Natural light comes in around the window and it flows softly by the curtains. And they are not only functional,giving them privacy and shade – but elegant and textured. Curtains can round off the living room atmosphere, whatever they may be just sheer and delicate or thick and bold.

A Coffee Table: The Meeting Place

The coffee table is a place where mugs rest, half read books lie open, and late night conversations gather. It’s functional and it’s symbolic, a place where the stories of the day come together. The table, the room’s quiet meeting place, can be adorned with candles or magazines or with nothing more than coasters.

Plants: Breathing Life into the Room

Bright and natural plants, perched on shelves or up tall by the window, bring natural character to the living room. Their leaves are green and vibrant, softening the space, reminding the outside world. Plants bring life into the room, whether it’s a single succulent or a sprawling fern, and that can open us up to that connection to nature.

Mirrors: Expanding the Space

Light is reflected by a mirror, making you believe that you are in more space. This is a subtle thing but it changes the whole room, it makes the room larger and more open. The living room is not just filled with mirrors that are utilitarian; they are mirrors and that means you are asked to reflect and to trade that for some depth and some introspection.

Family Heirlooms: A Connection to the Past

There is something, in one corner of the room, that sits quietly, like an old clock or a chest the family had passed down, an heirloom. These items aren’t just decorations, they contain the stories of history itself and link us to where we came from and bring a sense of continuity to the living room.