The living room is the main activity area of home life, and so most homeowners will naturally focus their attention on its design. Among them, the wall that occupies the largest area of the visual space is usually the protagonist of living room wall decoration.
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The TV and sofa background walls are the focal points of living room wall decoration. The basic way is to use paint to give the wall colour and to create an atmosphere. Sophisticated homeowners will use other building materials to create a more eye-catching wall design.
If you are planning to renovate your living room wall, then the solutions shared below are of worthy references.
Whether it is a TV or sofa background wall, it is usually a relatively complete wall. Therefore, no matter what considerations are involved in the living room wall decoration design, once you decide to arrange a painting or an artwork, you can roughly start with the layout and frame selection for basic planning.
Layout
Paintings and artworks can be installed on the living room wall, and can be separated or combined, however if you choose multiple items, it is recommended that you use a scattered layout or centralised arrangement, and it is best to mix decorations in different sizes so that the picture can appear more layered.
Secondly, if you mix and use different styles of wall decorations, it is best not to display them separately, otherwise it will appear incoherent and could also result in the visual space becoming disorganised.
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Frame
If the living room walls are decorated with painting and wall decorations, you may need to use frames so that the decorations are more focused. It is recommended that the material of the frame be selected from the materials or finishes that have been used in the living room, such as metal, wood, etc.
Further, we must keep in mind that if a large number of frames have the same material, style, and colour, although it gives a sense of order, it can probably appear dull. Therefore, it is better to moderately change the colour, frame form, etc. based on the same material. This can help the picture to be varied and more artistic.
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▲ Different border shapes help make the visual picture varied
Living Room Wall Decor Ideas
There are many ways to decorate the wall of the living room, however some ideas might be too expensive and so it is not easy to find the right decoration style. Our design idea recommendations provide some relatively low cost ways and assist in creating a good design effect.
Idea 01
Decorative paintings
- Advantages: easy to decorate and affordable
- Disadvantages: careless selection of styles can affect the overall display
Using decorative paintings to beautify the living room wall is one of the most common methods used. Hanging your favourite paintings in the living room not only exerts the decorative effect, but also allows us to feel the artist’s brushstrokes, colours, composition, etc. The vitality of a painting can inject vitality into a space.
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Idea 02
Decorative panels
- Advantages: creates a sense of neatness
- Disadvantages: special personnel are required for installation, and the price is slightly higher
This is a common method for interior decoration. The use of patterned boards can help to create a unified and neat image. It can also help in creating an artistic atmosphere.
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If you want to change the arrangement of the decorative panels, you can also combine boards of different styles such as placing two shallower boards on both sides, and installing a board with a darker colour or pattern in the middle to create an effect similar to a decorative painting.
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Idea 03
Tiles
- Advantages: allows for a variety of styles and colours
- Disadvantages: tends to present a sense of coldness
Tiles are not just for decorating the floor or bathroom, they can be used to beautify the wall of the living room too. A small suggestion- in order to avoid creating a cold atmosphere, it is recommended to choose styles with patterns and colours that can make the wall look like a picture.
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Whether it is installed on the TV wall or sofa background wall, it is recommended not to cover the entire wall with tiles as it will look tacky. You should only pave part of the wall, and the rest should maintain the appearance of a single (plain) wall. This can create a sense of contrast and can also set off the beauty of the tiles.
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Idea 04
Bamboo basket
- Advantages: cost effective and easy to assemble
- Disadvantages: easy to get dusty and requires aesthetic taste
In the tropics, bamboo woven objects are used as ornaments. You can hang a few bamboo woven baskets on the plain walls of your home to inject a leisurely and southern atmosphere into the living room!
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It is recommended to use bamboo woven baskets of the same size but slightly different colour and pattern, which can hold good results. For advanced users, you can match bamboo woven baskets of different sizes to create different effects.
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Idea 05
Mirror
- Advantages: enlarges the sense of space
- Disadvantages: the reflection of light may cause glare
You can use large size mirrors on the entire wall (similar to the practice of dance studios) to decorate the walls. However, you must remember that if you install the whole wall of mirrors, you need to pay attention to the problem of glare caused by light reflection.
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Therefore, the most commonly used method is to decorate the wall with mirrors on part of the wall, and place TV cabinets, sofas, sculptures, etc on the lower half. No matter what furniture is installed under the mirror, the bottom edge of the mirror should be about 5-10 cm away from the object and the gap should not be too large. If the distance is too large, compensation can be placed on the furniture (such as fireplace, TV cabinet).
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Idea 06
Woven Fabrics
- Advantages: simple decoration method
- Disadvantages: some woven blankets are expensive
In addition to laying woven fabrics such as carpets on the ground, some people will also hang exquisite woven blankets on the living room walls. This instantly beautifies the space.
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If the wall in your home has been mottled, a piece of woven blanket can be used to have this space hidden, which is both convenient and practical. However, do not hang old blankets on the wall or else it will destroy the sense of beauty.
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Idea 07
Plant
- Advantages: purifies the air and makes you feel close to nature
- Disadvantages: requires frequent care
Plants have the advantage of purifying a space and providing the air of nature. Some designers simply use flower pots to put plants on the wall.
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Or, another feasible way is to directly build the entire space into a plant wall. However, you need to remember that you must water and fertilise it regularly, and that if you are usually in an air-conditioned and low-temperature environment, you should choose suitable plants to avoid early wilting.
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Idea 08
Natural Stone
- Advantages: creates a luxurious atmosphere
- Disadvantages: expensive
If you like a concise and luxurious atmosphere, then using natural stone is definitely a good way- especially marble, granite, etc. The natural colours and textures create the effect similar to splash-ink landscape paintings. Each stone has a different pattern and so there is no fear of similarities occurring.
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You need to remember however that stone needs to be maintained as well. In addition to avoiding collisions, you should also choose a neutral cleaning solution as marble is easily oxidised when exposed to acid.
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Idea 09
Shelf
- Advantages: has a storage function
- Disadvantages: the visual effect might be a bit confusing
If you want to increase the storage space in your home, you can consider using the TV or sofa background wall to install fixtures. However, on the premise of having a beautiful appearance, designers will recommend the use of open shelves, for example- the combination of iron brackets and log shelves is very suitable for industrial-style living room decor.
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If the living room is not large, it is recommended not to install dense shelves on the entire wall, which can bring an oppressive feeling.
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Idea 10
Theme wall
- Advantages: the design concept is relatively easy to implement
- Disadvantages: colour matching ability required
If your budget is limited, you have no special idea, or you tend to like the new and dislike the old, then it would be a good idea to choose a “theme wall”.
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You can use either a beautiful wallpaper to decorate the whole wall, or use paint in two different colours to create a visual focus in the living room. A suggestion for the pattern and colour of the theme wall is that the living room wall decor accessories (such as pillows) can be selected in similar styles, improving the overall feeling.
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There are many different living room wall decor styles. However, before starting installation, you should consider your purpose, such as adding beauty, storage, sense of space, etc., so that you can not only avoid rework but also make the final results in line with your needs.
