“Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of style.” —Billy Baldwin

The living room is one of the most frequently used places in your home. It’s a place to gather with family and spend time together. It’s the room you entertain guests in. It’s the place where you make memories, relax, and otherwise spend your down time.

With all this use, it needs to be a place where you feel comfortable. But this isn’t enough. The interior design approach you take needs to make sense with your home’s architectural style, budget, and the rest of the decor in your home.

These living room decorating ideas will help you get inspired and choose a direction for your living space.

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1. Apartment Living Room Decorating Ideas

The biggest dilemma with apartment living rooms is space. You’re more limited than the typical homeowner. It’s also typically a room that shares space with other living areas. Create a space that’s welcoming but not crowded. Use linear prints like those found in geometric rugs. This will give the space structure and define the living room from the other adjoining spaces.

Use every inch of available space to maximize the functionality of the room. Choose a coffee table that stands on individual legs so you can slide an extra pouf or ottoman under it. Now you have extra seating when more guests come over, and a spot to add some great apartment decor. 

If your living room has a window, consider hanging floor to ceiling drapes on either side of it, even if the window isn’t that tall. Hanging full-length curtains will give the illusion that the window is bigger than it really is and that the ceiling is higher.

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2. Asian Living Room Decorating Ideas

You could incorporate Asian inspired pieces into your living room decor ideas. These subtle influences will create a sense of elegance and class. Furniture with claw and ball feet (common on Chippendale pieces) is an Asian influence that you can easily find on both vintage and modern furniture. Look for furniture pieces that have a lot of detailing and ornamentation. It should also have bold and bright colors accenting the designs.