Living room renovation: keys and tips

The right living room renovation depends on a number of factors such as layout, choice of materials and lighting.

If you are thinking of renovating your living room, take note of our keys and essential tips and let’s get to work!

Distribution: key aspects

An incorrect or poor distribution of the living room can ruin the result of a reform, so it is essential to pay full attention to how to distribute the various elements that make up the space, even before choosing the materials.

To avoid this situation, take note of our essential tips that will help you to distribute your living area correctly:

• Before you start, it is necessary to make a plan in which you will draw the fixed elements that you are not going to move, such as windows, doors, radiators, TV and telephone antenna sockets, etc. If you intend to make any modifications to the location of these elements, you can add them later.
• As soon as you have the first sketch done, take the measurements thoroughly to determine what kind of furniture you can place and make a scale plan.
• To reform a living room correctly and therefore find the best possible distribution you must take intoaccount that it is necessary to leave areas of passage to move freely through the surface, in addition to leaving the windows free to make the most of natural light.
• Depending on the shape of your living room, you can arrange the main elements, such as sofas, in different ways:
  • For a square living room you can place the seats in a ‘U’ shape or facing each other, thus generating a very pleasant space for coexistence and communication.
  • In the case of rectangular rectangular living roomsIn the case of rectangular living rooms, you can choose to place the main sofa against one of the walls of the space or, if the space is large, place it in the center, so that a natural corridor is created between the back of the sofa and the wall.
  • If your living room is long and narrow, with a side wall less than 4 meters wide, we recommend that you place the main furniture in line, to leave room to move on the opposite wall.

Materials

The materials you choose to renovate the living room are really important in the final result of the renovation, as they are not elements that you can easily replace, so that from Paratureforma we recommend you to take your time before choosing the final designs.

Flooring for living room renovation

A space such as the living area admits many types of pavements, among which the following stand out:

1. Parquet flooring. A very elegant proposal, but that requires specific care and maintenance to prevent it from deteriorating too quickly.
2. If you like the look of hardwood floors, but are looking for a durable and easy to maintain option, you can choose porcelain tiles that mimic wood. You will find a multitude of finishes and wood tones perfect for all kinds of decorative styles. Their high performance, resistance and hardness make them one of the best alternatives to renovate your living room efficiently and with style.
3. For eclectic or vintage style environments you can opt for floors that imitate authentic floors that imitate authentic hydraulic tiles.. A trendy proposal that will add character and personality to your living room.
4. On the other hand, you will find other types of porcelain tiles that simulate the finish of natural stone, cement or marble, among other options, easy to apply solutions that offer high performance, ease of cleaning, strength and durability.
5. The vinyl flooring have become in recent years one of the most demanded proposals, due to their unequalled characteristics, among which stand out the realistic finishes of their designs, the high resistance to impact, their ease of installation and maintenance, the warmth they provide in the space and their strong acoustic insulation, among other advantages.

Coatings

In addition to paint, you can cover the walls of your living room with ceramic and porcelain pieces and wallpaper, two trendy proposals that will multiply the uniqueness and style of your living area.

Ceramic and porcelain tiles

Years ago, ceramic and porcelain tiles were relegated only to spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms, although for some time now it has been common to find walls covered with ceramic or porcelain tiles, also in the living room, in the most current proposals.

Framing one of the main walls of this space with coverings that imitate stone, marble or brick will help you to renovate the living room in a more personal way and with an unmistakable style.

Wallpapers

Undoubtedly, wallpapers are one of the star elements for a successful living room renovation.

You will find an infinite number of models and designs in all colors, with floral, geometric and semi-smooth patterns, and with spectacular textures that will add an extra dose of character to your living room.

Use them to mark an accent wall, behind the sofa, or design an original high plinth in combination with paint, to frame the perimeter of the space. The result will be spectacular!

Living room renovation: lighting

Lighting is a key aspect in the design of any space, so if you are thinking of renovating a living room, you should consider what type of lighting the environment needs:

• General lighting. This is the lighting that allows you to move comfortably throughout the space, and is located on the ceiling, in the form of spotlights or downlights. Try to add to the ceiling the points of light that you need so that the space has a homogeneous and clear illumination, and thus you will avoid having to make rectifications, in the case of falling short.
• Ambient. It is the type of light that helps you create a certain atmosphere and you can add it thanks to the installation of floor lamps or table lamps. Although they are luminaires that you can move freely, when renovating the living room you will need enough light points and sockets to turn them on, so it is necessary to foresee where you are going to place this type of lamps in advance to avoid having to place the unsightly multiple socket bases.
• Spot lighting: thanks to this type of lighting you will be able to carry out certain actions such as reading in your reading chair, for example. As with ambient lighting, calculate how many light points and sockets you need for this type of lamp.
• Decorative lighting is used to create a spotlight on a piece, whether it is a painting, a sculpture or an architectural element that you want to highlight. Remember to plan well where you will need the point of light to install the wall light or spotlight that you will use as decorative lighting.

Paratureforma tips for living room renovation

1. For a successful living room renovation, add switches in different phases, so you can turn on only the lamps you need at any given time. A single switch that turns on all the lights will cause the space to be excessively illuminated and will not be pleasant.
2. Change the doors and windows of your living room to get the best possible insulation: you will gain in design, comfort and save in energy consumption!
3. If you are planning a complete renovation of the living room, consider the possibility of installing a radiant floor installing underfloor heatingYou will get extra comfort quickly and efficiently.