Your living room is one of the first rooms visitors look at to get a better sense of your personality. If your living room is looking drab and boring, this might not be the best expression of yourself. There are a variety of changes you can make that will make your living room go from drab to fab in no time.

Exquisite Flooring

The floor is the foundation of the room and it is the first design decision you will want to make when decorating your living room. Tile flooring such as marble, travertine and granite are the most popular choice for homeowners since they are durable, easy to clean and provides you with a variety of options, styles and colors.

Furniture

Once you have your exquisite flooring chosen, your next step is to decide on furniture that will complement the flooring. There are a wide range of furniture styles to consider, including modern, traditional, country, transitional, eclectic, contemporary, midcentury, rustic, industrial, cottage and Tuscan. Common furniture pieces selected for living rooms are sofas, sectionals, chairs, recliners, chaise lounges, entertainment centers, television stands, armoires, media storage, coffee tables, end tables, console tables and ottomans. Furniture can be fabric or leather, solid or pattern.

Accents and Accessories

Accents and accessories are an excellent way to add personalization and a pop of color to your living room. Choose items in colors that best reflect yourself and your family. Popular items include bookends, candle holders, lanterns, decorative candles, boxes, finials, fans, pillows, plates, bowls, trays, jars, canisters, picture frames, art work, planters, plant stands, sculptures, figurines, silk plants, topiaries, rugs, vases and bottles.

Placement is essential to creating a fabulous living room. You will want to strategically place the furniture in a welcoming formation and space out the accents and accessories so they are placed in areas throughout the entire room, making the space look like it all fits together in harmony. Color is important when it comes to making a room more interesting, choose one of your favorite colors and start transitioning your living room from drab to fab today.