7 Things That Should Be in a Cozy Living Room

The living room is a place where the whole family gathers. Everyone in the household should feel comfortable here. Just 7 items will make the atmosphere in this room truly cozy.

1. Floor Lamp

A floor lamp is not only functional lighting for the relaxation area in the living room. A designer floor lamp on a thin stand is a decorative element capable of creating a truly cozy atmosphere. Soft, slightly diffused light from under a fabric shade sets the mood for a pleasant evening rest.

Design: Tatiana Lushina.

2. Coffee Table

You can choose a practical bulky model, on which not only a cup of tea but also a vase with flowers, books, and magazines can fit. There are also more compact but less functional options – mainly they serve a decorative purpose.

One of the fashionable trends is paired tables. Usually, these are two models from one collection differing in height or tone. Their placement depends on your imagination – the tables can exist independently or stand next to each other.

Design: Pavel Alekseev.

3. Fireplace

The fireplace zone is traditionally associated with warm family evenings. It's not necessary to think about a traditional open fireplace – it is more suitable for a country house, and in an apartment, it may not always be possible.

Today, bio-fireplaces are gaining popularity, which do not require a chimney installation. A fake fireplace can also serve as a domestic hearth.

4. Television

A television is an indispensable element of any living room. Today there are models that not only won't stand out from the overall interior concept but also become its decoration.

That’s why we like The Frame by Samsung: it is mounted on the wall without visible gaps or cables, and when turned off, it looks like a framed painting.

The Frame TV by Samsung.

It can also be placed on a tripod like an artist’s easel. Frames in different tones (walnut, beige, white) and several passepartout modes help to integrate the TV into the interior most harmoniously.

5. Indoor Plants

Today, vertical gardens are gaining popularity. The light version – volumetric floor plants that are easier to care for. Even one flower can noticeably freshen up the atmosphere and make it cozier.

Design: Kristina Perevyshina.

6. Rug

If the interior is done in neutral tones, choose a bright rug – let it become a refreshing colorful accent. By the way, the smaller the living room, the larger the rug should be: it will visually expand the space. Also, for small rooms, a patterned model is not recommended.

Design: Irina Travnina, Natalia Tarasevich.

7. Bookshelf

A home mini-library is increasingly appearing in designer projects. A reading area in the living room, even if small, or a designer bookshelf filled with favorite works, will always be a symbol of comfort and pleasant rest.

Design: Mobler Service.