Living Room Ideas for 2012......

You don't always have to play it safe when it comes to decorating your home. Think of your home as a blank canvas, waiting for you to add your own personal touches, a way to reflect your personality and life style. With various Interior Design shows, magazines and shops for inspiration, turning your house into your home can be an enjoyable, stress-free experience. 

 Modern Monochrome - Team neutral shades with dark tones to create a stylish, modern look. Keep accessories simple and structured. Symmetrical decor adds sophistication to the room.

Country Vintage - Experiment with contemporary and vintage to create a look, which works for you. Try not to be too formal as the room still needs to be functional. Soft pastel tones work well to encourage a relaxed vibe. The wood burner injects a bit of country cottage style into the room and fits in nicely with the contemporary sofas and vintage accessories.

Colourful Country Living Room - Mixing modern fabrics, with old style wooden furniture, creates a very cosy and classical effect. The exposed brickwork and wooden beams look simply divine with the flashes of colour in the well-chosen accessories. Don’t be afraid to use different colours, textures and patterns when it comes to your upholstery. Choose pieces, which suit your own personal style. (Floral Chair Fabric - Romo)

Statement Wallpaper - Add colour and texture to your room by carefully selecting wallpaper that will enhance your room rather than over-power. Make sure the wallpaper compliments your existing furniture and decor. Team this with quirky accessories, such as these white vases or statement lighting to create a fun look.

(Wallpaper - Harlequin)

Mococcan - Why not think outside the box? Instead of going for your usual interior decoration, why not transform your whole room into a Moroccan inspired den or try adding a touch of the orient to your living area. Mixing luxurious fabrics with low sofas and colourful accessories brings the Moroccan look together. 

Experiment with styles that appeal to you, to show off your interests and personality.

Eclectic Living Room - If you are not afraid to experiment with different colours, textures and patterns then the Eclectic style is for you. Why not try playing around with your fabric options and using a different fabric for each of your upholstery pieces. Combining the different fabrics with striking wallpaper really makes a statement and gives focus to the room.  

 Stylish Living Room - The mix of organic shapes and natural textures creates a relaxing atmosphere. Stylish storage keeps the room looking and feeling un-cluttered. Displaying an eye catching piece of artwork adds a personal edge, while hanging statement shades creates a contemporary look.

Primary Colours - Primary colours add great depth to a room. The rich colours brighten, making it more inviting.

Play around with how you use the colours as you don't need to make them the main focus. If you want a more minimal look, team a red sofa with white walls and flooring for a more spacious feel. If you are feeling a little more daring, then team your blue sofa with blue walls and accents of red and green in the accessories to complete the look.

Provence Style - Neutral shades and natural materials create a relaxed living room with a traditional feel. An eclectic mix of furniture and lighting creates an interesting environment. Understated accessories add character and show personality.

Parisian-chic - Bold bright shades reminiscent of a 1950s, form the basis of this vibrant scheme. Complete the look with retro inspired upholstery in crushed velvets and select a few arty accessories to complete the look.

(Chair fabric - Designers Guild)

Old-school glamour living room – The easy going black and white palette screams out elegance and sophistication. With such a simple colour palette to contend with, you are able to experiment with the rest of the room, using different textures, materials - such as shiny leathers, glossy furniture and intricate glass work. Opting for sheer curtains will allow the light to pour into to the room and will contrast beautifully against the dark tones of the upholstery.

Natural living room - Mixing natural earthy tones like warm browns and deep greens, gives a rustic, natural feel to the room. Displaying statement wallpaper pulls the look together and makes for a very inviting, cosy room.

Modern Glamour - A Statement colour looks great when used sparingly throughout the room. Scatter cushions in sumptuous velvets and floaty drapes, add a touch of luxury. Clean lines create a feeling of space and give the room structure.