Living rooms ideas UK 2021: how to decorate a living room - artwork, photo frames, lamps, candles and cushions

Rochelle Barrand
By Rochelle Barrand
Published 8th Sep 2021, 13:46 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2021, 15:40 BST
These are all the essential things you need when decorating a living roomThese are all the essential things you need when decorating a living room
These are all the essential things you need when decorating a living room

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If you’ve just moved in to a house, or you want to revamp your current living space, there are a lots of things to consider

First, you’ll want to decide on any chosen colour scheme and define your decorative tastes.

It can be hard to visualise how lots of different items are going to come together to create one harmonised look.

While you may be able to make swift decisions for the bigger items, such as your sofa, it’s those additional extras that often bring a room together - as well as being very necessary for the practical every day use of the room.

(If you haven’t yet chosen your sofa, check out our best sofa guide)

Here’s our guide to everything you need to decorate your living room to make it functional, cosy and inviting; from rugs to vases and photo frames to candles.

If you are still yet to choose the bigger pieces of furniture for your living room, take a look at our best sideboard guide and best TV unit guide.

For even more inspiration for decorating the rest of your home, have a look at these 22 essential homeware items from Oliver Bonas and our rundown of everything you need to decorate your child’s bedroom.