10 things that will make your living room shine
Sometimes all you need to freshen up a room and add whimsy are details, little pops of color that will catch the eye and give your home a polished look.
Sometimes all you need to freshen up a room and add whimsy are details, little pops of color that will catch the eye and give your home a polished look.
At yellowpop, we love interior design and wanted to share 10 things that will give your living room a pop! We obviously think the best option for lighting up your space is a neon sign (our favorite living room signs are Good Vibes Only, I'm watching you, La Vie en Rose), but here are a few other ideas we recommend you try.
Assouline Books
Assouline was founded with the goal of being the first luxury culture brand. Their books are beautifully designed - they will add color to your living room. Assouline offers books on a wide variety of topics from design and architecture to travel destinations and luxury brands.
If you have the space, you can create a tidy shelf (adding a few decorative elements such as plants or vases will make it look even more unique), but you can also use books as a decorative element on a coffee table.
Fancy wallpaper
Why not draw attention to the wall with a beautiful wallpaper? This is a very simple trick that will instantly transform your living room and make it unique and personal. Feathr, for example, offers many options.
The idea is not to put wallpaper on every wall (unless you love that style, go for it!) but rather to create a feature wall in your space. This will be more balanced and help bring the whole room together. You can then add decorative elements over the wallpaper, like a few frames or a neon sign, to create an even more unique wall.
A mini ping-pong table
Ping pong is a fun game to play with your family members or guests. Ping pong tables are usually set up in outdoor spaces, but you can also have one inside your home!
"The Art of Ping Pong" are experts when it comes to... well, you guessed it - ping pong. Their mini "Art Tables" are designed to be hung like pictures and can be transformed into a ping pong table in seconds. Perfect for parties at home!
A colorful carpet
Rugs are a great way to make your living room look harmonious and comfortable. If your interior is fairly neutral, a colorful rug can be a nice pop to add! Check out the Revival rugs page for some great options.
One thing to keep in mind when it comes to rugs is that they should match the rest of your decor, especially the floor and walls. Before you buy one, make sure the rug you choose will match your floor and wall color perfectly!
A coat of paint
In the same idea as wallpapers, why not try painting a wall in a pop color? It's a simple enough trick that will instantly change your living room and bring a little freshness.
Again, the idea is not to paint your entire living room pink, but rather to pick one wall and make it stand out with paint. A good tip is to paint the wall in front of you when you enter your living room as it is the first one you and your guests see when entering the space.
Some plants
It's a no-brainer, but plants are always a good option when it comes to adding life to your living room. Patch Plants offers a wide range of plants - we're sure you'll find the plant of your dreams among their selection!
Consider different options: plants can be placed directly on the floor, but you can also place smaller ones on shelves, side tables, coffee tables - and you can even hang some from the ceiling if you feel like it! Instant jungle feel guaranteed.
Board games
Board games are a staple in every living room - not only do they provide plenty of entertainment for your family and guests, but they can also be decorative elements. We love Jonathan Adler's collection of games.
Our favorites? This pastel-colored backgammon game and this colorful rainbow puzzle. Who said board games were boring?
A pinball machine
If you have the space, a pinball machine can be an incredible addition to your living room decor. It will instantly make a splash with your guests - who doesn't like to play a few games of pinball every now and then? Check out Stern Pinballs for the coolest designs!
From an interior design perspective, a pinball machine can be a real statement piece - feel free to use it in all your decorating! Place it in a central location and add elements that allude to it (such as prints, other vintage-inspired items, etc.) around the room to bring it all together and create a cohesive atmosphere.
Nice posters
Posters are a great way to express your personality on your walls. You can put them in frames or stick them directly on the wall for a more arty finish. We love the selection of limited edition art prints from We Built This City.
Be sure to choose prints that reflect your worldview and personality. You can also create a story with a few different prints that complement each other. The best way to create a gallery wall is usually to combine text prints with images or illustrations.
A fun candle
We all love candles, but we don't usually think of them as fun decorative items. Some brands have come up with really cool concepts, like Pyropet - their animal-shaped candles that burn to reveal the animal's skeleton. Unexpected but very cool!
If you're not a fan of the slightly macabre animal skeleton option, we also love these colorful peace hand candles. The great thing is that they look beautiful even if they don't burn! It makes you want to never light them and keep them forever as ornaments.
We hope this selection will inspire you to transform your living room into a space that represents you and makes you feel at home!