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7 Gorgeous Living Room Ideas

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If your living room is looking a little jaded and you have finally decided to revamp, consider natural stone. This will give you a new dimension of elegance, and with such a wide range of stones and finishes, you won’t be short of options.  Here are just a few examples of how you can transform that most important of living areas, the lounge.

  1. Stone Cladding – Modern solutions give the homeowner a wide range of choices, and with unique finishes, one can really create the perfect backdrop for almost any design concept. Stone is unique because it works with most concepts, even modern and contemporary looks. Natural stone cladding is the ideal solutions for walls, and if you happen to be in Western Australia, Mataka provide stone cladding, and are experts with all stone related issues.

 

  1. A Traditional Stone Fireplace – This makes a great centre piece for the room, and with the right fire, the winter evenings will be cosy. If you have a large room, you might want to consider a stone wall either side, with ample space for ornaments, and you can even create a bookcase.

 

  1. Feature Stone Cladding – Modern solutions allow for affordable natural stone looks, and with tiles, installation is easy. Not that you should attempt anything like this, unless of course, you have experience with stone. The professional will not only do a great job, they can also advise you on design possibilities that you may not have considered.

 

  1. Travertine Floor Tiles – This limestone type of material is ideal for floors, and with unique designs available and the best imported travertine, the floor pavers will give the room a unique look and feel.

 

  1. The Brick Look – Many people like the look and feel of a small brick construction, and this can be easily achieved with the right tiles. The rustic look is one that brickwork complements, and with lots of pine, the look is complete.

 

  1. Faux Oak Beams – These come in a range of timber grains, and really give the room that country look and feel, and with stone cladded walls, your living room will have an air of elegance. They might look bulky and solid, but with composite materials, you can have the rugged solidity, without using heavy materials, as there is no support, it is merely an aesthetic addition.

 

  1. Lots of Timber – There is a wide range of timber grains and colours, and by using this for skirting or ceiling architraves, you can create a refreshing ambience, and with the right fireplace and shelving, the lounge will really be a place for relaxation.

 

The living room is the one room where all the family members come together and relax, and by creating a soothing environment, everyone will reap the benefits. Natural stone is an ideal choice, as it is timeless and lasts forever, and with the right design, your lounge will be a new experience.

LIVING ROOM FURNITURE: CLASSIC OR MODERN?

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The living room is one of the most important rooms in the house, because in it, we spend most of the evenings, to relax and to be in the company with our family.

For this reason, we need to focus on furniture of this room, which should be aesthetically pleasing (subjective characteristic) and comfortable.

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For the optimal choice of furniture it is important to consider the architectural lines of your home, outside and inside, the style of construction and the type of reception you want to give. A historic home is enhanced and becomes elegant and important with a classic decor with identifying elements such as desks, cabinets and walnut or cherry libraries, major armchairs, parquet flooring and marble, historical or refined decorative elements such as candlesticks, vases, carpets, tapestries and paintings. The classic interior has a timeless style that is embellished over time, but at the same time does not allow major changes to the environments. Another element to consider is the brightness of the rooms: if you prefer bright environments it is preferable to choose as basic style, the modern one that fills less space, being generally a type of minimal furnishings, unlike the classical style that prefers materials such as dark wood that hinders the light. Thankfully, today we tend to mix styles; in this way, may also be classic contemporary surroundings, as it may appear a modern environment, designed originally to be a classic, without forgetting the possibility of merging with other styles: contemporary, ethnic, minimal, industrial, etc.

 

One of the pieces of furniture that is the centerpiece of any living room is the sofa. The sofa has an important role both in terms of the beauty of your living room, but most of all should be comfortable and should give you the opportunity to rest and maybe, watching television, or drinking a glass of good wine with your guests. There are many kinds of sofa, it all depends by personal preference and the size that you need. For example, modern sofas, are generally very spacious, tendentially has 3, 4 or 5 places, and one of the most used materials for this kind of sofa is the leather or the echo-leather. Sometimes this sofa is designed to be transformed into a bed, which is very handy if we have guests and the house does not have a separate room. The classic sofa, instead, is characterized by rigid backrest and armrest but will add a touch of elegance to the entire room.

 

In conclusion, choose comfort, elegance and style and your living room will become an ideal place to relax and enjoy company.