3 Great Tips: Create a Living Room with Calm and Warmth
In today’s busy life full of countless impressions, it’s essential to have a home where you can find peace and comfort. Furnishing your dream space can be challenging and energy-consuming. Many of us spend significant time and money on furniture, vases, cushions, and decor items that don’t quite come together or match the vision we had.
That’s why we’re launching a series of interior design tips and tricks here on our Journal—starting, naturally, with the living room: our favourite space for peace and relaxation.
1. A Soothing Colour Palette
Mix and match colours within the same shade range—think terracotta, brown, beige, and warm yellows. This adds depth and visual interest without overwhelming the eye. A handy rule is to treat materials as colours too, so you can mix different textures as long as you stay within the same colour family. The example below beautifully shows interior design using varied materials—brick, marble, wood, and textiles—all in warm, harmonious tones.
Image: Ella stool in natural beech. An example of a living room full of warm shades.
2. Achieve a Luxurious Look with Textiles
Textiles bring personality and a sense of luxury through varied textures and patterns. Think wool throws, rya rugs, and jacquard-woven cushions. Adding new cushions is an easy way to start transforming your living room into a cosy, tactile space. Try mixing bouclé, textured weaves, and patterned fabrics. Wecycle offers a great selection of pillows right here.
Image: Plant-dyed cushions with texture and warm hues, dyed with onion skins and maple, among other natural ingredients.
3. Natural Materials Stimulate the Senses
Our top tip is to bring natural materials into your home. Nature is vital for our wellbeing and peace of mind. Wood, in particular, is a timeless material that adds warmth and can last generations. Wooden furniture is pleasant to touch, easy to maintain, and brings a cosy atmosphere. When buying wood products, choose wood from responsible forestry that cares for the environment, wildlife, and people. Check out our selection of beautiful furniture made from residual wood sourced from Danish forests here.
Image: Walnut compartment shelf beautifully displaying your favourite ceramics.
By following these tips, you can create a living room that’s not only stylish but also a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle. Remember: your home should be a place where you feel comfortable and can recharge. Give yourself permission to create a space that truly reflects your personality.
If you’re looking for even more living room inspiration, explore more here.
Warm regards,
Kristina from Wecycle Furniture
