Well designed homes have an instant sense of flow and connectivity to the rest of the home. You will want your living room to feel inviting and inspiring, and there are many factors to consider, including décor, usable space, comfort, light, sound and practicality.

Living rooms are at the very heart and soul of our homes. With so many components to planning living room design, it can be overwhelming to consider many of the designs and options available.

Most essentially, it’s important to create a dwelling space that works for you in terms of function, while skilfully maximising potential. Since you will be spending much of your time in this room, you will want to think about how you can enjoy the benefits of the room throughout the day and evening.

It’s advisable to start with the bare bones of the room; the flooring and colour choices, perhaps even incorporating some of the original features of your home. A fusion of contemporary and original features can reflect the personality of the homeowner while keeping the sense that it has been there a long time.

During the process, you will also want to think about incorporating textiles to balance playful elements and give the space character and charm, breaking up the rigidity of the space, using organic shape, soft materials and relaxing light; this could be a combination of stone, wood, soft furnishings. Steel and glass also adds a deeper dimension to living spaces.