Tie your couches into the design of the living room.
Dark brown couches are a common choice for living room furniture. In addition to suiting a variety of decorative styles, it's easy to conceal stains on the couch, an added bonus for high traffic living rooms. If you already own dark brown couches and are looking to revamp your living room, choose a design style and incorporate a color scheme and decorative elements that work with dark brown and the new design. Does this Spark an idea?
Walls
Set the tone for your living room with the walls. Choose elements that work well with the dark brown couches and tie into the theme of the space. For example, if you're decorating the room in a seaside motif, paint the top half of the walls a light shade of blue and hang whitewashed wainscoting on the bottom half of the walls. In a rustic room, paint the walls a muted earth tone, such as sage or slate blue and frame the walls with wooden beams.
Furnishings
In addition to the dark brown couches, you'll need to incorporate other types of furnishings to create a functional and comfortable living space. A coffee table and end tables serve as surfaces to set drinks on, as well as areas to display decorative elements. Choose tables that coordinate with the dark brown couches and suit the look you are trying to create. For example, if you've opted for a modern design, choose glass-topped tables on brushed nickel legs. In a country chic room, consider repurposing old chests into tables. Arm chairs add additional seating -- try one that matches the dark brown upholstery of the couches or one that is covered with a different color or patterned fabric.
Textiles
Textiles help to soften the space and create added visual interest. As with all other of the other design elements, choose textiles that coordinate with the style of the space and the dark brown couches. For a country chic room, consider incorporating patchwork blankets and throw pillows covered with gingham and toile. For a sophisticated contemporary design, hang floor-to-ceiling velvet drapes on the windows and cover the floor with a plush solid colored area rug.
Accents
Decorative accents tie the look of the room together. Feature decorative accents that speak to your personal style and the style of the room. For a beach-inspired room, hang pictures of the beach on the walls, set out lighthouse figurines and use pieces of driftwood as sculptures. In a craftsmen-style room, hang framed stained glass pieces in the windows, set lamps topped with stained glass shades on end tables and place wrought iron candlesticks topped with taper candles on a coffee table.
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