Living room ideas

Time to update your living room? Let's face it, you spend plenty of time in bed, but you probably don't get to appreciate your bedroom all that much. Your kitchen needs to be practical, but admiring its aesthetic might not be at the top of your list. And it might be great to have a modern bathroom, but there's no need to spend more time in there than necessary. Your living room is where you live. It's where you spend time with your family or binge-watch the latest TV show, or maybe it's the place where you like to display your favourite pieces of furniture... whatever you use your living room for, a living room remodel can breathe new life into a dated home and increase its value with minimal investment or effort.

So, to help you with your new-concept living room, we've pulled together some great living room ideas...
 

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Choosing a style

The great part about creating or decorating a modern living room is that you can pick a style, or a combination of styles, and then pick living room furniture and other decorative items to suit. There are a range of styles to pick from when you set out to create your new living room space:

Formal Living Room

The idea of a formal living room comes from the 1950s and 60s when shared spaces were divided into formal and informal zones. These ideas resulted in new style trends like the "rumpus room", as distinct from a formal "lounge room". Suddenly a living room was an area that could be a formal space for entertaining guests with a classic sofa and art or heirlooms as decorative living room items. The idea of a formal living room has gone out of style to an extent but it's certainly an option if you have the space.

Minimalist Living Room

Minimalist style does what it says on the box; a larger space, clean lines, white walls (or something equally neutral) with a few key pieces of furniture and not much else. A lack of visible storage and no signs of the clutter of daily life make this style ideal for those wanting a "museum" or "gallery" look for their home. But it's an impractical choice for those with kids, or those with limited space. Getting the minimalist look right is an art in an of itself, but some people are naturally able to achieve it, and enjoy living there.

Contemporary Living Room

Not to be confused with a minimalist living room, a contemporary living room focuses on modern elements while still maintaining the functionality of a traditional living room. A contemporary living room includes practical elements like a wall-mounted TV and decorative elements like bright colours. Practical furniture, like a coffee table, still has a place in a contemporary living room, but expect to see typical contemporary elements like clean lines, curves, metallic finishes, and glass.

Boho Living Room

The term "boho" has evolved from its original meaning (associated with the Eastern European Kingdom of Bohemia and then the "Bohemian" movement associated with the 1960s and 70s). Bohemian style includes neutral colours, real indoor plants, natural fibres, and furniture focused on comfort and practicality. Those natural elements help to bring the outside into a boho living room and create a beautiful living space that feels comfortable and inviting.

Traditional Living Room

These are sometimes colloquially referred to as "brown floor living rooms" because of the brown carpet, brown tiles or wooden floorboards that were popular when these living rooms were created in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Traditional living rooms often include warm tones and can naturally drift toward a "retro" look with orange, green and blue shades for particular furniture or feature items. Many homes that are yet to be renovated will have a traditional living room and it's a starting point many DIY renovators will be familiar with. But for others, a traditional living room is appealing.

Industrial Chic Living Room

Industrial chic became popular as former industrial and commercial buildings were converted into living spaces. Depending on the style of your home, some variation of industrial chic might be an appealing living room scheme. Elements typical of an industrial chic space include painted brick, functional white or gray walls, painted concrete floors and practical restored or repurposed furniture. Industrial chic living rooms often include a contemporary twist like a modern brown leather sofa or contemporary light fittings to provide an otherwise industrial space with ample lighting.

 

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Getting the look you want...

It's quick and easy to start your journey toward a new living room. BorisDoes has a wide range of Taskers and Businesses ready to deliver your dream living room, regardless of the style you have chosen.

From initial concept living room ideas and interior design strategies through to furniture ideas and decor ideas to connect your living room to the rest of your house, interior designers and decorators have the ideas needed to get you moving in the right direction.

Find a great builder to construct any structural elements and a HVAC or air-conditioning specialist to install air-conditioning or heating. Did you know that you can install air-conditioning vents to suit a particular aesthetic style? It's true! You can find timber, metallic or stone-look vents that blend seamlessly into your style.

Then it's time to pick a colour for your walls and hire a great painter near you to make it happen. Chat to a painter about a colour consultation to work out which colours work with your favourites and what sort of feature pieces you can add to complete the look you want.

Pick a great handyman to help you install things, move furniture, lay carpet, or clean up your work site once your renovation is finished. It might be the only help you need, but a handyman is a great addition to your project team.

You can even find a personal buyer to help you select and purchase those special elements to create that country or beach decor for your living room space.

You might be surprised by the wide range of services you can find on BorisDoes. But it's as easy as starting a task or requesting a quote so that you can get estimates from professionals and start building your living room project team. Or head to the BorisDoes Tasker List, read some of the reviews from previous Customers, and pick the tradies and professionals that are right for your job.

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How much does a living room renovation cost?

Unlike a kitchen or bathroom, a living room renovation can be completed relatively cheaply. You can swap out a few lounge cushions and change a lampshade for a few hundred dollars, or you can replace all of your furniture and install new carpets and spent up to $10,000 for a total makeover.

If you want to remodel your living room space and make structural changes to walls and doors, expect to spend several thousand more. You should also include the cost of any new appliances you plan to have installed, like air-conditioning or a new television.

The best strategy is to create a comprehensive budget that includes all structural elements, paint, floor coverings, curtains, doors, furniture, appliances, and all decorative and decor items. From there, you can create a project plan and decide which BorisDoes Taskers and Businesses you need to engage to get everything done.

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Conclusion

Once you have your new living room design decided, you can find the tradies and professionals you need to help you achieve your dream right here on BorisDoes. Hopefully this article has given you some additional living room design ideas and you're ready to start work on your new living room.

From Palm Beach in Sydney to Freemantle in Western Australia, BorisDoes can help you find the Tasker or Business you need for your living room remodel.