Living Room Styles

Your living room is the first impression your guests get of you. In Indian culture, the phrase “Atithi Devo Bhav” (Guest is God) is used to emphasize the importance of hospitality. Therefore, it is important to make sure that your living room reflects this sentiment and creates a warm atmosphere for guests. With careful planning and attention to detail, you can create a living room that will make visitors feel welcome and comfortable.

Gone are the days, when every living room you walked in looked the same. Now everyone wants a different look; a look that matches their entire home, their personality and their personal style. However, with so many choices available, it can be hard to decide where to start. This is where we the interior designers step in. Our professionally qualified team at Elevation Interior, Thane can help you narrow down your style choice and create a living room that reflects your personality and tastes. Read our previous blog on Living Rooms: Design Tips and Tricks to get have some ideas before you begin.

To start with, we have curated a list of living room styles for you to choose from:

1. Traditional Style Living Room: Yes, we agree traditional style living room is still among one of the top 5 styles of a living room in Indian households. And rightly so. That antique-looking furniture, with wooden background, warm-toned walls and majestic chandeliers, do make us feel like royalty. Traditional style serves the purpose of both formal and informal gatherings. The key to a perfect traditional-style living room, however, lies in the elaborate and intricate work. Make sure that the edges of the furniture are curved and neatly crafted. A huge vintage wall art or something made by our own folk craftsmen, with a traditional carpet in the centre, never goes out of fashion. Being said that, make sure not to put too many items on display. We don’t want our living room to look cluttered or claustrophobic.

2. Contemporary Style Living Room: These are living rooms that are simple, sleek and modern at the same time. When we talk of contemporary designs, we mean the ‘current designs’. Contemporary designs change with the passage of time. What was considered contemporary in the early 2000s is not considered contemporary today. It is characterized by its laid-back yet elegant atmosphere. It is perfect for the people who live in the present. With compact furniture pieces that are not too flashy or crowded, light colors such as blue and grey pair beautifully with the overall look.

3. Minimalistic Style Living Room: As the name suggests, minimalistic style is solely based on the ‘less is more’ principle. The idea is to have minimal or essential furniture only in the living room, providing maximum open area. However, it doesn’t mean that the room has to look ‘robbed’ of the furniture. Also, minimalistic living rooms don’t have to be dull or boring. You can choose any sub-style ranging from bright, neutral, cheerful and country to create your own minimalistic living room. The challenge is to choose mindful furniture, with ample seating arrangement while providing enough space to make it a multi-functional area. This is where, you can take the help of our experts at Elevation interior designers in Thane and create your dream living room.

4. Modern Style Living Room: People often confuse modern style with contemporary style. The two of them are actually different. Modern style is defined within a particular time period while contemporary is the current period. Contemporary style changes over time whereas modern style is more defined. The roots of modern style come from mid-20th-century architecture and design. These types of designs are streamlined and don’t have curves and sumptuous décor like in traditional designs. Like in minimalistic designs, here also the rooms have less furniture. Glass table tops rather than marble tables are more of a thing when it comes to this style. White, cream and shades of yellow are the most preferred color combinations in this style.

5. Eclectic Style: The dictionary meaning of eclectic is “Methods, beliefs, ideas, etc. that are a combination of  whatever seem the best or most useful things from many different areas or systems, rather than following a single system”. This is exactly what this style of interior design is. Choose the best that suits your requirement and adapt it to a choice of interiors. Both smooth and rough textures go hand in hand in this style. Though, it does not mean that everything is thrown out there randomly. It encompasses all the boldness, metallic sleekness, different proportions and explosion of colors. At Elevation Interior, Thane our professionals know exactly how to incorporate a little bit of everything and are happy to resolve all your queries about this style.

6. Rustic Style Living room: When we think of rustic style living room our imagination is transported to an old cabin, somewhere deep in the woods. Rustic style is more of a nature-inspired style. A rustic living room is a timeless and priceless way to add character and charm to your home. Natural wood furniture with little or no finish, matching curtains, ample natural sunlight, and a cozy atmosphere are all elements that come together to create the perfect rustic living room.

 

7. Scandinavian Style Living Room: Also known as the ‘Nordic Style’, it is a combination of minimalism, convenience and beauty. It is all about creating an environment that can engulf you in its warmth and simplicity. The Scandinavian style relies on neutral colors for its elegance. Whites, greys, black and beige are synonymous with this style. Beauty and comfort go hand in hand in this style.

8. Victorian Style Living Room: When we talk about a lavish lifestyle, Victorian-style living rooms are the way to go. Medieval influence can be seen everywhere may it be furniture or ornaments or décor or tapestries or wallpapers. Huge vases, candle chandeliers, wall plates, expensive china and buttoned armchairs all are a part of the Victorian Style.

We have just touched the tip of the iceberg here. There are ‘n’ number of options when it comes to choosing the right style of interior design. Thankfully, our team of the best interior designers at Elevation Interior, Thane is always there to guide you through it. You can contact us at +91- 9892343410 or visit our website www.elevationinterior.com for more details.