Make the Department Store Living Room of Your Dreams with these 5 Tips

Pick a Focal Point

If you looked at department store lookbooks or store vignettes, you may have noticed that there is one item that draws the most attention compared to anything else. This is completely intentional, as this is meant to be the focal point. While a couch is often the centerpiece of a living room, it doesn’t always need to be the focal point of it.

What you’ll want to do for the focal point is pick an item such as art, the couch, fireplace, or whatever you want and then begin to design around it. This is how it will become the focal point of the space. You’ll just want to make sure that your living room looks well balanced afterward. If you’re struggling with creating a focal point or unsure of what type of furniture you’re after, we offer a furniture selection service that can help you!

Signature Scent

This may seem like an odd tip, but smell enhances the experience of being in a space if you think about it. Scents also play a big part in the shopping experience too. You’ll often find that department stores have an aroma lingering around at the entrance. This allows the customers to feel welcomed and relaxed, this alone will help the shopping experience.

Aromatic scents are universally welcoming, so this is something that you’ll want for your living room. This is will make the space very comfortable, but the scent will draw in guests which help with creating a more inviting space. Just experiment around with scents and the methods to release scents such as candles, wax melts, oil diffusers, and air fresheners.

Bring in Some Unique Accents

Decorating a living room can feel a bit daunting, but what you can do is choose some foundation pieces and the rest will just slowly come together. Your space should reflect your style, taste, and personality. After all, this is your living room. Just like your living room, the department store vignettes decors are handpicked with care.

So just think about what you like and what you want to add to the space. If you travel often, then this is a great opportunity to use souvenirs as decorative accents. The same can be said for handmade gifts and items too. Vintage pieces are also a great way to go as mixing old and new can help create a timeless appearance. Let your personality shine when decorating, let it tell a story!

Greenery to Liven Up the Space

Plants are one way to make your living room feel alive ( no pun intended). No matter how big or small a plant is, greenery is the best way to go for bringing in some nature. You’ll always find photos on department stores' social media of plants decorating the space quite elegantly. This can easily be done, all you have to do is figure out what are the best plants for the environment of your living ( such as how much natural lighting is present).

You’ll also want to figure out where to place plants so they can thrive and look their very best. You can never go wrong with low-maintenance plants, these are beautiful and there’s no need for a green thumb. Look into low-maintenance plants such as the Snake Plant, ZZ Plant, Cacti, Air Plant, and Monsteras.

Mix It Up

Department stores will usually mix up styles, so you won’t always find just one cohesive style. If you check a lookbook or even social media, you’ll see plenty of crosses between styles such as mid- century modern meets French countryside or boho meets contemporary. You can do something similar with your space as well, just experiment with different styles that you like that can complement one another.

Haus of Sabo is an interior design firm that offers multiple services from furniture selection to E- Design services. If you’re interested to see what we can do for you, please contact us for a 1-hour Discovery call. We would love to meet your interior needs!