Comfort, beauty and functionality are the keys to success for decorating an apartment room. But what seems easy in theory, in practice can prove to be quite challenging.
And that’s when a lot of people end up feeling lost and not knowing what to do.
You too? So come check out the tips, ideas and inspirations that we brought below and get inspired to make your own apartment room decor.
11 Apartment room decorating tips
Take measurements
If you don’t know the exact size of your room, then stop what you’re doing and go get your measurements.
It may even seem kind of obvious, but there are a lot of people who skip this step and then don’t understand why the sofa didn’t fit in space.
Plan and scribble
With the measurements in hand, make a sketch of the apartment’s living room. It doesn’t have to be anything professional, just a simple drawing that helps visualize the room as a whole.
In addition to the measurements, also mark where the doors, windows, sockets and points of light are located. Thus, decorating planning becomes even more effective and practical.
Look for references
Now that you know the size of the room and where everything is located, you can start thinking about the references.
But, attention: these references should not be used as a “copy and paste”. They serve only as a base to lead your own decoration.
Even because it is very difficult to faithfully reproduce a decoration, since no space is the same as another and any slight difference is enough to change the entire project.
Think everyday functionality
Another very important thing, but that many people overlook is the functionality of the decoration.
This means thinking honestly about the use that will be made of the living room.
Will it be used to watch TV? Just to receive visitors? Or do you also use it to make meals?
The decoration project needs to meet the specific needs of each use, otherwise the apartment’s living room will prove uncomfortable and far from its reality.
Proportion is key
One of the most important things in apartment living room decor is proportion, be it big or small.
Furniture and other decorative elements, such as rugs and curtains, need to occupy proportional space to create balance and visual harmony.
A large and long room will require a sofa that follows these measurements, while a small room needs a sofa that does not block circulation, for example.
Essential furniture
We can consider the sofa, the rack and a side table as essential furniture for a living room.
Other furniture, such as armchairs and coffee tables, for example, should only be used if there is enough space for them.
To plan or not to plan
Planned furniture is the best option for those who have a small apartment room.
And even if custom furniture costs a little more than traditional modular furniture, this type of furniture ensures that the spaces in the room will be used in a smart and functional way.
Mirrors to enlarge
Mirrors are a very common trick to enlarge spaces with elegance and modernity.
And the bigger the mirrors, the better, especially if they’re positioned near a window, helping to reflect natural light.
Personality
A decoration with personality is also essential in any apartment room.
To achieve this, try to use among the decorative objects some pieces that bring back memories, stories and memories. This is the case, for example, of a travel souvenir, a photograph or an old family piece of furniture.
Use plants
Plants are perfect for bringing comfort and warmth to indoor environments. That’s why they are perfect for the decorated apartment room.
You can bet on just one vase or create a true urban jungle. Just be careful to choose the most suitable species for the luminosity of the place.
Integration
Nowadays it is very common for the living room to be integrated with the dining room.
In this case, in order not to go wrong with the decoration, the tip is to visually integrate the environments. This means betting on the same color palette for both spaces, in addition to using similar materials and textures.
Apartment living room colors
There is no rule that says what is right or wrong when planning apartment living room colors. However, some tips help you get closer to your aesthetic goal. See below:
Light colors magnify
A small apartment room benefits from light and neutral colors such as white, off white tones and beige.
In addition to these classic tones, it is still worth investing in light gray tones (for those who want something more modern) or soft blue and green tones, for example, so it is possible to bring color to the environment, but without losing neutrality.
Bright colors warm and amuse
On the other hand, if the intention is to create a relaxed and cozy environment, the tip is to bet on warm and bright colors, including earthy tones.
If the room is small, use a palette of neutral tones for the base and warm colors for decorative details.
Dark colors bring elegance and refinement
Elegance and sophistication pass through the dark colors. Tones such as black, blue and dark green, as well as closed red tones, such as wine, for example, reveal refined and elegantly modern environments.
Pastel colors are delicate and romantic
For those who prefer a more romantic decoration or even with a retro touch, it is worth investing in pastel colors of green, pink, yellow and blue.
These colors, in addition to being delicate, are calm and relaxing, perfect for environments such as the living room.
Apartment living room models
How about now getting to know some of the most popular decorative styles for living rooms at the moment?
Modern apartment room
A modern apartment room is almost always characterized by the use of neutral colors. It is common, for example, a palette of tones that goes from white to black, passing through shades of gray.
The use of clean designer furniture and straight lines is another hallmark of the modern apartment living room.
Classic apartment room
In a classic apartment room, it is common to find woody furniture and details, neutral colors, especially beige and off white tones.
Noble and valued elements, such as marble, for example, are another highlight of classic decorations.
Rustic apartment living room
A rustic apartment room involves decoration with unfinished elements or in its raw state that refer to nature in its most natural state.
That is why the presence of demolition wood, exposed bricks and natural stones is very common.
Earthy colors, plants and natural textures such as cotton, straw and wicker are also valued in this type of decoration.
Industrial apartment room
The industrial aesthetic is one of the favorites of the moment. Its main feature within an apartment room is the combination of two main elements: wood and iron.
It is also common to use burnt cement, exposed concrete, exposed brick and a palette of neutral tones, especially white, gray and black.
Scandinavian apartment room
Scandinavian decor is another darling of the moment. The main characteristic of an apartment room decorated in this style is the use of light and neutral colors, such as white, gray and shades of blue and pastel pink.
Natural lighting is highly valued, as are soft textures, such as plush and crochet. The use of light wood is another highlight.
Boho apartment room
The aesthetic of a boho apartment room brings neutral and soft colors, such as white and earthy tones, natural fibers and wood, especially those with lighter tones.
Another striking symbol of boho decor is the craftsmanship, especially macramé pieces.
Retro apartment room
Those who want a more affective, nostalgic and personality decoration can invest in a retro apartment room decoration.
The furniture dated from other eras, original or not, are always the highlight. In addition to them, the use of colors such as red, yellow and green has priority.
Retro decoration does not have to be a trip to the past in every detail, this aesthetic can only be present in some decorative elements.
Ideas and photos of decorated apartment rooms
Check out 50 ideas for a decorated apartment room below and get inspired when creating your project:
Image 1 – Simple and small apartment room decorated in neutral tones.
Image 2 – Large apartment room decorated with the personality of the residents.
Image 3 – Apartment room decorated with a focus on the proportion of elements.
Image 4 – Decoration of an apartment room integrated with the kitchen: uniformity in the project.
Image 5 – Neutral colors for a modern apartment room decor.
Picture 6 – Ideas for an apartment room: neutral colors and a lot of personality.
Image 7 – Small apartment room with planned shelf.
Image 8 – Model of an apartment living room integrated with the balcony.
Image 9 – A duo that doesn’t make mistakes: white and black!
Picture 10 – Try to paint just one wall in the living room of the apartment and see the result.
Image 11 – Simple and modern apartment room in neutral tones.
Image 12 – Small apartment living room integrated with the kitchen.
Picture 13 – The wooden panel and the rug help to make the small apartment room more cozy.
Picture 14 – Natural light is the best friend of the decoration of this room in a small apartment.
Image 15 – Natural textures to bring a bit of rustic aesthetics to apartment living room decor.
Picture 16 – Here, it is the industrial style that stands out in the decorated apartment room.
Image 17 – The contrast between the wooden floor and the cement wall is the differential of this apartment living room decoration.
Picture 18 – Light colors help to expand the room of a small apartment.
Picture 19 – Have you thought about covering the rack in the apartment room with ceramics?
Image 20 – Simple, small and cozy apartment room.
Image 21 – Apartment room decorated to meet the needs of the residents.
Image 22 – Choose a rug that is proportional to the size of the apartment room.
Image 23 – Shades of gray and blue mark the decoration of the apartment room.
Image 24 – Decoration of an apartment room with an emphasis on the use of white and wood.
Image 25 – How about a hammock in the middle of the living room in the large apartment?
Picture 26 – Plants add value and bring beauty to the decoration of an apartment room.
Picture 27 – Large apartment room decorated with essential furniture.
Picture 28 – No space for the bike? Turn it into decoration in the apartment room.
Image 29 – Clear and illuminated!
Picture 30 – For a narrow and long apartment room, the tip is to use furniture that follows this format
Image 31 – Apartment living room decorated and integrated with the dining room in the same color palette.
Image 32 – A bit of wood to warm up the apartment living room decoration project.
Picture 33 – Decorate the apartment room with pictures and art.
Image 34 – The wooden panel helps to delimit the area of the decorated apartment room.
Image 35 – Large apartment room decorated with comfort and functionality.
Image 36 – Decoration of a classic apartment room with boiserie, curtains and plaster molding.
Image 37 – Green and brown to warm and welcome those arriving in this decorated apartment room.
Image 38 – Multipurpose piece of furniture in the living room of a small apartment.
Picture 39 – Organization is fundamental in the decoration of a small apartment room.
Picture 40 – Small apartment room, but with a right foot to envy.
Image 41 – Strong and modern tones for the decoration of an integrated apartment room.
Picture 42 – A good lighting project also scores points in the decorated apartment room.
Picture 43 – Small apartment room, but still comfortable and functional.
Picture 44 – Sometimes all the living room of a decorated apartment needs is a sofa like this one.
Picture 45 – Small apartment room that is also a home office.
Picture 46 – Plants and a touch of affectivity in decorating an apartment room.
Picture 47 – What do you think of just investing in a striking color for the living room of a simple apartment?
Picture 48 – Room of small apartment, simple and integrated with the dining room.
Picture 49 – Custom furniture enhances the space in a small apartment room.
Image 50 – Here, the living room of the decorated apartment prioritized the use of multifunctional planned furniture.
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