10 Living Room Design Tips

Use these living room design ideas to make your living room a comfortable, inviting place to gather with family and friends.

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1. Set the Mood with Color

The colors you choose for your living room will affect how guests feel in the space. Colors can energize or relax the space, depending on how intense they are and how warm or cool they are.

A serene scheme of soft blue and white makes this spacious living room feel calm, cool, and collected--a gracious setting for elegant gatherings. A light tan carpet underfoot warms the space and keeps the cool tones in balance.

For more ways to set the mood with color, see:

Living Room Color Schemes >>
Colorful Living Room Ideas >>
Living Rooms with Neutral Palettes >>