Everyone spends quite a lot of time in the living room. It doesn’t matter if it’s beautiful, gorgeous and a great piece of design: if it isn’t comfortable you won’t fully enjoy it.

Home Design Ideas already show you how you can turn your bedroom (click here) and now it’s time  to find some tips that will help you to turn your living room into a perfect place to relax.

Sofa: the capital of relaxation

When it’s cold your sofa has always a best friend: a blanket. Find a space in your living room where you can keep some blankets at an easy reach.

Your sofa can always be more comfortable. Throw loads of comfy and colorful pillows on top.

Be careful: your social life can be damaged! Use the sofa with moderation.

Lighting

A harsh and bright light won’t be good for your decor and especially for your relaxation time. Place your lamps in the best areas and, install a diffuser in your lights if you can, Fill your room with soft glows instead of bright lights. Table lamps that focus the light down will encourage people to sit down and relax.

Moderate light will make your living room feels more intimate and cozy.

Softer materials will make your house more comfortable. That’s a fact. A nice soft and warm carpet will be one of the most inviting aspects of your living room. You can stand on it, sit, kneel and even sit down. It’s up to you.

 The fireplace

If you have one you have to build your decor around it. In the Winter you will want to be very close to it so you must, and i repeat, must have your living room decorated around the fireplace.

Winter is coming and you must prepare your living room. You want a comfortable and beautiful space where you can spend the cold days around a blanket and good company.

Sources: Houzz, House Beautiful, About.com, Country Living