November is quickly coming to an end:the days are getting shorter and the darkness seems to be creeping in more and more.But just because the warm,long nights of summer seem but a distant memory,it doesn't mean that your home can't be a bright and welcoming place.
In fact,according to interior designer Debbie Greasley,now is the perfect time to revamp your living room,and she has provided some advice on how to give your home a festive makeover.
First,she suggests taking a moment to think about what you already have in the space,and what you can re-use.Decluttering and rearranging furniture can be a great starting point,and simply updating soft furnishings or splashing a new colour of paint on the walls could revitalise the space without a lot of work.
Her second piece of advice is:"Place all the furniture into the middle of the room including any window coverings,it's a great way to view your room from a new perspective clearly seeing the space and light.From there,decide what improvements you could make."
If you decide to replace any furniture,she suggests making sure the size and quality of the items you get is right for the room and your budget.Consider items with neutral colouring,making it easier to change colour schemes in the future."However,if you are clever with colour,be daring and go for bolder shades,"she adds.
A focal point is important for any room,and in modern living rooms,this is often the television,although a fireplace is the more traditional centrepiece.She advises against arranging all the furniture around the edges of the room,and suggests that a coffee table is always a good choice.
She also suggests carefully considering your lighting scheme,explaining that the living room is a great place to experiment with different varieties of lighting."Having ceiling and wall lights on a dimmer,table and floor lamps all work well and can be adjusted to suit the mood you want to create,"she says.
Recessed downlights,pendant lights and chandeliers are all excellent choices for the living room,and be sure to opt for low-energy bulbs wherever possible to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint.
