DECORATING INSPIRATION

Inspiring decorating ideas

When it comes to smaller living room spaces, it’s helpful to think outside the box! As these spaces are often the heart of the home, it’s important to create an open and welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy any activity. While this can seem like an impossible task to accomplish on a budget, there are many different decorating techniques that can offer surprisingly affordable solutions.

Go for a cooling soft grey colour palette Choosing a soft shade of grey with a blue undertone is an excellent choice for not only adding some chic statement style to your space, but also creating a fresh and cosy living room that looks inviting no matter the time of day. We recommend pairing cool greys, like Polished Pebble, with light pastels to really let your walls showcase the full depth of their colour.

Use smart lighting to brighten the space Smart bulbs are lights that connect wirelessly to your phone, tablet or home hub such as Amazon Alexa or Google assistant, allowing you to remotely control the brightness and colour of your smart lighting! This can be a great option for those wanting to add some extra personalisation with their lights, with options to not only adjust the brightness of your room, but also the colour.

Strategically display statement artwork Bold artwork is perfect for giving your living room some major style impact. When placed strategically, it can also help to open up smaller spaces! To give your living room a sense of openness, we recommend displaying statement art on the largest wall spaces in your room, while avoiding the edges. This draws attention to the most open areas of your living room, while minimising the appearance of tight corners.

Use a strict colour palette Using a simple colour palette can help to make your space feel refined and open. While there are countless complementary colour pairings that can work for your living room, we also love opting for a limited palette, for example Brave Ground and Acorn Cap, for smaller rooms to avoid cluttering with colour. This is one of our very favourite ways to transform your living room.

Add warmth with a large cosy rug Did you know that adding a touch of texture is an amazing way of bringing warmth into your space? Similar to how we use different colours ranging from cool to warm on the colour wheel, the softer and more tactile the material, the more warmth it conveys. A large textured rug is a wonderful addition to make your living room feel friendly and welcoming. If you choose a patterned rug, stick to a neutral colour on the walls, like White Mist.

Incorporate shelving for extra storage When it comes to small spaces, optimising floor space is a smart way of making your living room feel open and uncluttered. To achieve this, we recommend incorporating shelves to give you plenty of extra storage options for your possessions and decorations. Consider painting your shelves in the same colour as your walls, like we’ve done with Teal Touch in the room above.

Choose a muted white colour palette

White is the ultimate colour for reflecting light, and well-lit rooms always appear more spacious. For this monochromatic look, we recommend using plenty of different soft and reflective textures across your decorating to avoid a flat appearance.

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Email our Psychics for guidance…

Beth asks “I miss my Libra ex. He could have been my soulmate but career changes meant separation. Have I lost my chance at true love?”

Gemini Beth and her ex have made their choices and this has been a no turning back decision. She will miss the companionship, the fun they had together and the interests they shared. Both Gemini and Libra are Air signs and this will have felt like an ideal match and yet she senses it is a relationship that wasn’t meant to last. She will never forget her Libra ex or the experiences they shared together but it is time for her to explore new opportunities. One of Beth’s strongest assets is her ability to get on with people from all walks of life and although it might feel as if she has lost any opportunity to meet her soulmate, new friendships made over the year ahead, will be stimulating and meaningful.

Fliss asks “I've been trying to get over a toxic ex for several years now and I'm finding it hard to open myself up to new people. Do the stars suggest when I'll be able to move on?“

As a Sagittarius, Fliss could never remain in a relationship that severely limits her potential. It won’t have been easy to end it with her ex for with planets in Aquarius, she will have tried to respect her partner’s side of things and she will have wanted to make it work. What she may not realise is that she has moved on. She has broken free from a toxic relationship and now she has to allow her heart and mind to let go and to heal. Her thoughts will become more positive and hopeful and she will feel clearer about her long-term goals. Her heart has been broken but Fliss will learn how to trust again and in time she will be inviting new people into her life.