Living Room Ideas for 2018

Each year brings new trends for interior design and décor and it is fascinating to see what is in and what is out. While it is not necessary to change your living room every year you may get inspired to add to or change some of your pieces or if you feel the need or want you can change the entire style to one of the popular trends for the year. Below are some of the popular living room ideas for 2018.

Blue

With 2018 comes the year of the blue living room. Blue is a classic and timeless color and while it never really seems to go out of style it does seem to be more popular in different years. There are many ways to incorporate blue into your living room décor from couches, chairs, pillows, curtains, wall hangings, rugs,decorations etc blue comes in so many wonderful hues that you can either go dark or light or eclectic choice is yours.

Pink

One living room color you need not stay away from but embrace totally is pink. Pink furniture and decorations have come a long way and you can create a sophisticated living room while still embracing the color pink. \Pink is a fun and whimsical color that when utilized properly can create an elegant living room and is not just for little girls anymore. With so many great decorating items to choose from in many great shades of pink, don’t be afraid to show your pink side and utilize this fantastic color in your living room.

Entertainment Centers

One piece of furniture for your living room that is making a comeback in 2018 is the entertainment center. Entertainment centers seemed to lose popularity with the invention of the smaller, lighter, flat-screen televisions that most people have today. The versatile nature of these televisions and their ability to fit on any piece of furniture or even hang on the wall made the need for old bulky entertainment centers obsolete. For 2018 new sleeker more streamlined entertainment centers are being produced to fit the needs of the newer television sets. While these entertainment centers still provide a place to put your television and store your other electronics, they are less bulky and fit better into the latest design trends.

Indoor Plants

A refreshing trend for 2018 living rooms is using plants. Plants not only add color and texture to your living room but they also can soften angular lines of furniture and wall coverings, and add life to your living room. Plants come in many different sizes and types that they can fit in any space large or small. Plants can easily be incorporated into your living room by simply placing them on bookcases, end tables, plant stands, or the floor it is up to you to decide where you think they will look best.

Concrete

A popular design trend for 2018 is incorporating concrete. While many used to feel concrete was cold and uninviting, by utilizing it the right way it can be a great design element in your living room. Concrete is versatile, relatively inexpensive, easy to maintain, adds texture, and helps to create the industrial look that has become popular. Concrete can be incorporated into your living room design in many ways including flooring, walls, fireplaces, furniture decorations, etc.

Bohemian

A living room trend that is back for 2018 is bohemian. Bohemian is an eclectic design style that is all about interesting and unique items and embraces a more relaxed and carefree lifestyle. This design style is fun and a great way to escape from the stress of everyday life and responsibilities. This fun and interesting style means anything goes and the more interesting the better. Decorating your living room in a bohemian style can become fun for the whole family as you search for unique and unusual items for your room.

Antique

One living room design trend that is popular for 2018 is antique. The antique design represents objects from an earlier era that show off their craftsmanship, and design, and are most often collectible pieces. In order to be considered antique, an item needs to be at least 50 years old but is more commonly 100 years or older. Antique style shows off the sophistication of a bygone era and makes an elegant living room.

Art Deco

One living room design style that goes back to 2018 is Art Deco. Art Deco was made popular in the 1920s and 1930’s and features bold geometric shapes, and bold colors, which are incorporated into furniture, decorations, and architecture. You can incorporate Art Deco into your living room through rugs, artwork, curtains, and furniture. Art Deco is a fun style and makes a great and friendly living room design.

Conclusion

It is fun and interesting to see what new design trends each new year brings. While you do not need to change your living room every year, you may want to incorporate some of the new style trends into your current living room. Or if you want you can completely change your living room design and have fun decorating in one of the popular styles, the choice is yours living rooms are meant to be relaxing and comfortable rooms where families can gather at the end of the day so decorating and styling them should reflect this.