How to decorate a living room? Practical tips and inspiration
A stylish living room is not only about furniture and colors, but also about well-thought-out details. Well-chosen wall and architectural decorative elements allow you to create a space where every household member will enjoy spending time.
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Living room design – where to start to make it look good?
A well-thought-out concept is essential at the very beginning. Ensuring consistency and harmony in the living room is essential. It is in the living room that the household spends the most time – it is a space for meetings, relaxation and a representative showcase of the entire apartment. To create a stylish interior, you need to take a comprehensive approach to the design, taking into account ergonomics, the right choice of materials, and current trends.
Determining the function of the living room
Before you start decorating, think about what functions the living room should fulfill. In modern interiors, this space often combines several zones – a lounge, dining area, and even a work area. In the case of an open plan, where the living room connects to the kitchen, it is crucial to have a smooth transition of style and maintain visual consistency.
To emphasize the division into zones, you can use slatted wall panels. They will allow you to subtly define the boundaries between the seating and dining areas without disrupting the openness of the interior. Mardom Decor has 3 collections of slatted wall panels that will make the entire process of decorating your living room a pleasure in itself:
- Stretto is a narrow slatted wall panel with a slim profile, ideal for subtle, minimalist arrangements. It works well in small rooms because it adds lightness and elegance without overwhelming the space.
- The Medio is a versatile collection with medium slat widths that fits into most interiors. Thanks to its balanced proportions, the Medio slatted wall panels are perfect for both zoning a room and as a decorative wall accent.
- Largo – The widest slatted wall panels, designed for large, spacious interiors. Their solid form allows for the creation of expressive wall arrangements with a modern and elegant character.
Matching the style of the interior design
Are you planning a living room design? In that case, remember that the style of this room should match the character of the whole apartment. Currently, interiors that please the eye with refined details, rather than a multitude of things, are the most popular. A glamour, modern or Provencal style living room? We have a few suggestions:
- Modern minimalism – light colors, simple forms, and few decorative elements. Mardom Decor curtain profiles are perfect for this style, as they allow you to hide the curtain rail and keep the lines in the interior clean.
- Modern classic style – a combination of classic details with modern accents. In this case, it is worth reaching for stucco moldings, which will give the space elegance and depth.
- Loft and industrial – raw materials, brick, concrete and metal accents. Largo slatted wall panels are a perfect choice, as they will add structure to the interior and emphasize its character.
- Japandi – a harmonious combination of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian cosiness. Natural materials, subtle decorative elements and skirting boards with a simple profile are key here.
Colors and materials
Before you start looking for decorative elements, furniture or accessories, your living room design should have clearly defined colors. The colors must be carefully matched to the size and lighting of the room. In 2025, natural earth tones will reign supreme – beiges, off-whites, warm grays and olive shades. If the living room is small, it is worth choosing light shades that will make the space look bigger.
The materials that influence the perception of the interior should not be forgotten. Structural slatted wall panels, delicately textured wallpaper and stucco add depth and elegance. Mardom Decor wall panels are the perfect solution for those who want to add an extra dimension to their interior. The products available in the offer, including our bestsellers WPOO3 and WPOO1, are made of durable PolyForce material, which is highly resistant to mechanical damage and completely waterproof. In addition, the wall panels are designed to be painted – you can cover them with paint in any color.
Wall panels
How to create a cozy living room with wall decorations?
Paintings, shelves with herbs in the Provencal style or photos of the household members – these are the decorative elements that most often adorn the walls in living rooms. What if you want an interior design that is classic and in line with current trends? Then choose timeless wall decorations, including stucco.
Stucco is not exclusively reserved for palace-style interiors. Contemporary solutions allow it to be used in elegant, classic living rooms as well as in minimalist, modern spaces. The basic element is, of course, the molding. Profiles with a subtle design are perfect for cozy arrangements. They can be painted in the same color as the wall, creating a decorative structure without being too ostentatious. Warm shades of beige, caramel or off-white make the interior more coherent and pleasant to the eye.
Skirting boards
A well-designed living room requires well-thought-out details. Use skirting boards for this purpose. MD235, MDO10 or QLO21 are basic choices that actually suit any interior. They are not rich in ornamentation, but they are the most frequently chosen. If you want to arrange your living room in a less common way, reach for QLOO7 – it is a unique design, resembling the shape of an arrowhead, which has also been designed to allow LED installation.
Are you wondering which skirting boards are suitable for your space? A modern living room is the perfect place to use models with a slightly rounded profile or those with a greater height, such as MD355, MD258 and MDOO8 – they definitely make the walls look longer and emphasize the shape of the room. Are you interested in combining a living room and kitchen? Choose profiles with ScratchShield® technology, which are characterized by increased scratch resistance – thanks to this, even in intensively used living rooms, they look impeccable for many years.
Wall mouldings
In the living room, it is not only comfort that counts, but also the precise wall finishes. That is why wall mouldings are available at Mardom Decor. Their profile is made of extremely light ProFoam material, which, thanks to its weight, allows for trouble-free installation at any wall height. The range also includes flexible profiles in the Flex variant. This type of wall molding can be used on semicircular or uneven walls, as well as on decorative columns and half-columns for interiors.
MD413, MDOO2 and MDO24 are classic models that will work in any arrangement – they create subtle frames, emphasizing the proportions of the interior. If you want a more decorative effect, we recommend MD325 and MD318 – these are choices with distinctive profiles that will introduce a sophisticated touch to the living room.
Cornice moldings
The ceiling is an often-overlooked design element, but cornice mouldings can help you create a polished interior. For a classic look, choose models with elaborate profiles, such as MDB167 or MDB164, to give your living room a touch of luxury. For minimalist interiors, choose simple forms, such as QL056, which will gently emphasize the boundary between the wall and the ceiling.
Do you have low ceilings and want to make the room look bigger? Use cornice mouldings in the same color as the walls to make the room look higher. Models MDB150 and MDB176 make the room look higher and more proportional.
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What should be considered when designing a living room?
Finally, there are the details that can completely transform a living room. Even a small living room should be rich in such elements, including ceiling rosettes, which draw attention and provide the perfect backdrop for magnificent chandeliers. Models B3OO2 or B3O21 stand out with their subtle design, which adds lightness and symmetry to the interior. LED ceiling rosettes, e.g. QROO5, are perfect for more modern arrangements, as they not only decorate the ceiling, but also allow the light source to be hidden.
Pilasters are the perfect solution if you want to divide the space in your living room more clearly. Tall models, such as MDD412, emphasize the height of the room and give it a clear structure. In minimalist designs, pilasters can be used as a decorative element in the transition between rooms or as a visual column in spacious living rooms. Combining pilasters with cornice mouldings gives the interior a representative character that fits perfectly with high rooms.
You should also pay attention to the decorations, which allow you to refine the interior down to the smallest detail. The subtle decorations harmonize perfectly with the wall moldings to create a harmonious whole. Model D2531 is perfect as a decorative accent above a door, while bracket C8031 can be used to emphasize a wall composition.
How to decorate a living room? Summary
The interior should combine comfort with aesthetics, and proper division into zones – lounge, dining or work area – will ensure consistency and harmony. In open spaces, it is very important to subtly separate individual parts, which can be achieved with decorative wall elements and lighting.
If you want the entire process of decorating your living room to run smoothly, use proven decorative elements, especially the trendy stucco. Check out the Mardom Decor offer, where you will find high-quality profiles, pilasters, decors and other fashionable yet practical solutions.
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