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4 Timeless Living Room Trends

Hooker Furniture Living Room Cognac 4-Piece Sectional: What could be a more timeless look than leather?

Hooker Furniture Living Room Cognac 4-Piece Sectional: What could be a more timeless look than leather?

Living room trends come and go. If you’re looking for furniture styles that last no matter how much time has already passed, then you have to know what classic designs to look for. Being classic or timeless means a lot of things – it could be the finish, fabrics or size of the furniture that is being taken into consideration. These are those investment pieces which will be with you for the long haul. Even designers’ tastes may change over time but these classic interior styles will surely remain –

Barn Door

This unique living room piece has been making a comeback in the past, few years. The barn door looks great this season while also saving you a lot of floor space. This kind of door is the type that slides rather than opens inwards or outwards.

You may need more wall space to accommodate it but this is a more practical option for a small living room. The barn door is not just practical, it also adds to architectural interest in any vintage to modern living room space.

Barn doors are usually made of reclaimed wood but they have evolved significantly using different kinds of materials. Don’t worry about your barn door ever going out of style because they have been around for decades now.

Sectional

If you’re thinking that the sectional is a modern seating unit, then you’re clearly mistaken. Over the last hundred years, they have managed to seat more people than you can ever imagine.

These huge seating pieces are timeless when you religiously care for them. They are sure to last but the issue is whether or not you would stay in a big house for a long time. If, down the road, you do decide to downsize your dwelling place, then this furniture piece may no longer be a practical seat for you and your family.

Go ahead and invest in a sectional if you’re sure that you’re gonna be staying in a large home for quite a while.

Layered Rugs

This isn’t a new trend in the world of design. Layering rugs, especially the patterned and colorful ones, made of sisal or jute has long been used to create a Bohemian vibe in the living room. This technique has also become quite popular in many other interior design styles. In most cases, this is used when a big rug isn’t enough to cover a huge section of the living room.

Mixing different textures is also a reason why rug layering is done.

This look may not be your cup of tea if you think it looks complex and cluttered. To many others, rug layering is tantamount to showing off the most delicious patterns, textures and colors. This is also an effective tool to ground your living room space.

Rug layering is more effective when used in an open space layout. This is then used to define certain sections. It can also add personality, not just space definition. The great news is that there is not one look that is considered classic so go ahead and experiment.

Floor Coverings Uttermost Zagora 8 X 10 Jute Rug - Beige 71062-8

Floor Coverings Uttermost Zagora 8 X 10 Jute Rug – Beige 71062-8

Gallery Wall

But what’s a living room without that gallery wall? If you’re bored of the usual painted or wallpapered walls, then you’re one among many. A gallery wall could help snap you out of such boredom.

This wall is quickly growing in popularity over the past decade. It seems that every American home, these days, has one. This is one living room feature that is not about to go away very soon. Homeowners simply love to show off their prized paintings, art, and family photographs so there’s no stopping them in using this timeless trend.

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