A Place Called Home: Creating Inviting Spaces

When it comes to being at home, we all want spaces that are inviting and relaxing. More than that, we want our spaces to be inviting to friends and family. We want people to walk in and immediately feel welcome. Here are a few things you can incorporate in your living room that will draw them in.

Rugs

Rugs are an essential piece for any space. They are the foundational piece of any space design. They are also a great way to select the color palette that you would like for the room. Rugs come in different sizes, shapes, textures, and colors, so you want to ensure that your rug fits the mood that you are trying to create and build up from there. A rug can inform the types of patterns and colors that you incorporate in the room and frames the pieces in the room in a naturally cohesive way.

Keep It Neutral

Versatility is one aspect of design that is vital to creating inviting spaces. The ability to play around with different colors and patterns allows you to see what works and what doesn’t. A great way to do this is to ensure that the big pieces are kept neutral. One big piece would the sofa or couch. Keeping the sofa neutral gives way for experimentation with color, texture, and layering. If you are feeling adventurous, you can change it up with every season.

Accessories

In the same way an outfit is incomplete without accessories, a living room is bland without accents and accessories. Simple items such as plants or even flowers bring life to a room. Bringing the outdoors in is a sure way to create a comfortable, inviting space. Not only does this add a natural element, but it also has great health benefits. Research done by NASA states that indoor plants purify the air of up 87% of toxins in 24 hours. So while you are entertaining guests, why not give them natural beauty with a serving of good health.

Lighting

Lighting is a great way to highlight the style of the home. Light fixtures and designs allow for the style of the room to stand out a little more and give more detail to the look. Well fit fixtures can be the much-needed accent to a more subtle room. Apart from being a great accent piece, light is very functional. It is important to first make sure that your design allows for a good inflow of natural lighting. This brings in a more natural vibrancy into any space. Once you have figured out the flow of the natural light you can incorporate artificial light. One thing to keep in might is to go for lighting that is not harsh, otherwise, it disrupts that calm inviting feel of the home.

Throws and Pillows

Last but not least, throws and pillows. Throws and pillows make any space feel instantly comfortable. They bring in a warm feel that calls for anyone near it to cuddle up on the couch. Draping a throw on the couch or on an accent chair brings in yet another layer to the room as well as texture. Pillows are a great way to add pops of color into the room and are an inexpensive alternative when wanting to change up the look of the room.