A charming salon that focuses on authenticity
The charming living room owes its particular character to the setting: exposed stone walls, marble fireplace, beams or floor tiles give it all its character. And if this is not the case, nothing prevents you from cheating a little! From facing stones to purely decorative fireplaces, there are now many solutions to create a convincing decor.
Framework and exposed beams are a common element in the charming living room. Although they are quite imposing, they can be combined with massive furniture when the room has a generous volume. As the room benefits from large dimensions, this living room even offers itself the luxury of combining a linen sofa and an imposing aged leather armchair. We like the skilful use of the cushions, which are enough to imprint a hacienda character on the decor.
This charming living room with a very zen spirit has very beautiful exposed beams. The ceiling being a little low, we favored minimalist furniture. The cross beams are here associated with a sofa and a coffee table oriented perpendicularly, skillfully creating vanishing lines that visually enlarge the room.
Furnishing a charming living room sometimes involves making choices in order to enjoy a more pleasant space to live in. In this renovated building, beams and fireplaces have an undeniable charm, but the whole could have been overwhelming. By opting for the combination of white and a taupe shade, they are more discreet, and the room gains in brightness and lightness.
In this small charming living room dominated by very beautiful exposed beams, we rely on cozy textiles and a bright palette to create a sober, airy, but terribly cocooning decor.
Present in Haussmannian interiors as in some mansions, the moldings bring a very delicate note to the charming living room. To highlight them, the easiest way is to play with color to create a contrast. No need to overdo it: a pearl gray is more than enough. And in this gallery-style living room, this muted shade also sublimates the leather sofa and the picture wall.
A charming salon that does not lack audacity
Authentic or imitated, noble materials hold the star in the charming living room, and it is therefore a question of sublimating them… or bringing a discreet twist!
What to do when during a renovation, you realize that the exposed beams are no longer really in a condition to expose themselves? We dare the black ceiling, of course! This radical bias brings extra character and a contemporary touch to the charming living room.
No exposed stone wall to take center stage in your living room? Never mind: adopt the wallpaper! The floral print or foliage are iconic motifs of charming decoration. It’s up to you to decide if you fall for a bucolic print full of freshness, for bouquets of roses with a baroque spirit or for a more contemporary stylized pattern. In this very natural interior, it is a wallpaper with very modern shades of earth that sets the tone.
Among the codes of charming decoration: bright colors, very natural materials, and a certain taste for vintage pieces, full of authenticity. But we know that when it comes to decoration, the rules are just waiting to be twisted. If you love colorful interiors, you can even try the Color Block spirit to pimp up your charming living room!
The best way to sublimate noble materials is of course to adopt refined furniture. From there to betting on designer lighting and contemporary furniture in the charming living room, there is only one step that we hasten to take here, and it’s hot!
A charming cocooning lounge
If the charming living room resists all trends, it is because it is terribly cozy. Its strengths: generous seats and soft materials.
Meridian, sofa and welcoming armchairs are not the only options for creating a charming living room where it is good to chill. The bench and the bench are very nice alternatives to give it an additional note of authenticity. We then put on the association with soft cushions and many plaids.
The charming living room embodies the “family home” spirit, and we usually install stylish furniture or classic pieces such as the linen sofa. However, this is far from being an absolute rule. A low sofa with a nomadic spirit turns out to be quite appropriate, and it gives the decor a very trendy little boho twist.
Scandinavian furniture has the reputation of adapting to all interiors. Between bright shades, soft materials and light wood, it creates a soft and cozy aesthetic that fits perfectly with the charming living room, especially if you have stone or lime walls and a beautiful framework. With its refined style, the Nordic style knows how to be discreet to leave the leading role to architecture.
The charming lounge remains the perfect setting for an evening by the fire. And if you don’t have a chimney – or if it turns out to be really too old – the stove is a valuable ally. And the good idea is to stage it to give more character to the decor. To highlight it, think of the combination of parquet and tiling. In this small living room, the stove even sits on a platform.