Tips to Remember When Starting a Lounge Revamp
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Most homeowners quickly realise that the lounge and kitchen are among the most used places. However, the living room, or lounge, is one of the most important spots in the home when it comes to first impressions and comfort.
With many people spending more downtime at home, specifically in their lounges, renovations done to this area should be at the forefront of your mind. Unlike many other rooms, you don’t have to have a huge overhaul to achieve real change. It can be as simple as changing light fixtures, incorporating side tables and adding pops of colour around the room.
Brighten the Room
Living rooms should feel light and inviting. While they are the ideal place to watch a movie at night, they should have heaps of natural light pouring in during the day. It is a quick way of creating the illusion of more space and a bigger room.
And while most consider white to be bland and boring, it is the ultimate way to brighten any room. It can be off-white to not feel like a hospital if you have reservations about the pure colour. Add white curtains and bookshelves to expand this illusion and provide a neutral backdrop to build colour onto. Use contrasting colours for exciting combinations that don’t feel overdone and tacky.
Consider Flooring
If you are opting to refloor your lounge, consider all your options before starting the project. Drastically changing the flooring can impact the value of your home if done incorrectly and create an imbalance between rooms. Adding or replacing a carpet can be achieved in a day, but replacing damaged wooden floors is a process that will take longer.
Laminate and dark wood floors are very popular and perfect for contemporary homes. Carpets add softness to a room but can be challenging to keep clean with children and pets running around. An area rug can achieve the feeling without the added hassle of mess.
Include & Update the Lighting
Often overlooked and drastically underestimated, lighting has the ability to change the entire look and feel of a room. Whether you choose to have a hanging ceiling light, wall sconces and free-standing lamps, they all provide different atmospheres and illuminate the space to a different degree.
Table lamps can work in a functional manner and are an added decor option, while stylish and updated ceiling lights free up valuable floor space. Yellow bulbs are warmer and more intimate, while natural white lights mimic the outside light for a brighter contrast.
Pick the Right Furniture
Too much or too bulky lounge furniture can make the room feel crowded and small. Because this is a room in which you will spend a considerable amount of time, you want the furniture to be comfortable, practical and appealing. Guests will likely see this room first, and worn items create the wrong impression.
Pick pieces that work in the space you have, are functional and practical, match the colour palette you hope to stick to, and, most importantly, make you happy to look at and own.
Choose Colours Wisely
As mentioned before, white is the perfect colour to open the room and brighten it for a welcoming look. Similarly, blue can be used to cool a room and add natural light. For this reason, forgo yellow incandescent bulbs and choose blue instead.
This bulb’s neutral effect works brilliantly with any accent colour and adds a crisp freshness to a room. Furthermore, to make bright colours pop, finish with dark touches around the space to add contrast and encourage the brighter colours to stand out.
Add a Fireplace
If possible, add a fireplace to your lounge area. Fire adds a visceral pleasure, and the heat and light are attractive and highly beneficial to experience. If you choose to add a fireplace, you don’t have to go through the hassle of installing a traditional one.
Modern solutions make it easy to have the one you have always wanted. For example, electric versions provide the traditional look without any clean-up, while gas requires some maintenance but very little compared to their conventional counterparts.
Embrace Blond Woods
Although they are frequently used in the kitchen, blond woods are an excellent way to liven up a living space. This naturally coloured wood adds bright contrast to an area without introducing new light sources.
From floors to cabinets, bookcases or wood beams, they offer exquisite balance and use natural light to highlight areas and add lowlights, giving the room a sense of life.
Keep Things Simple
The quickest way to overwhelm yourself with a revamp or home renovation is by trying to do too much. Making the right changes means you can have the most significant impact with the smallest effort. For example, changing the colour of your walls doesn’t mean you have to throw out all your furniture.
Identify key features around the lounge that you want to update and modernise. Then, tackle them individually to maintain progress without creating more jobs than you can handle. And when in doubt, consult the professionals to prevent any headaches down the line. DIY jobs may feel easy, but you can only cause more issues without the proper information.
