If your living room is overrun with plastic toys  she suggests distressed woods and natural materials such as rattan. 3. Dedicate a space. Wilson suggests you dedicate a particular place within the room for kids to play—say, in front of the TV. Corinne Abbott and Bob Schmitt of Vienna said their sunken living room has become a hazard  Dimmable recessed lighting will provide a soft glow in the room. Mix materials and textures such as wood, sisal, rattan, sea grass and metal. “I like furniture with a lot of character,” said Swoboda. “Since Scott said that I could decorate the house, unless he has a strong objection, I just do it.” In the living room, Barkemeyer  glass-top table and wicker chair set on their outdoor  One of the easiest styles to pick up for a living room, dining area corner  animal- print chairs, or furniture made out of bamboo or wicker - they all emphasise the peculiar Indian touch." Passage to India Interior designer Lipika Sud says, "The  We gathered ideas on Pinterest and together we created the concept, and then she took me furniture shopping Rebekka Kristin  “I find myself using [the terrace] as an extension of the living room … even in winter,” says Kristin, laughing. “ The reception building is open air and except for a few pieces of Caribbean inspired wicker furniture is more function oriented  with a large designated sleeping area, an intimate living room with direct access to a private deck, expansive bathrooms  .
His top tip for anyone furnishing one is to remember you’re designing a room, not a garden in the sky. “Don’t pull out a gardening book, choose an interiors book that specialises in small spaces and design it as if you were designing a living room. Edyta Czajkowska, owner of design firm Edyta & Co. in suburban Chicago, said the options in outdoor furniture  Belham Living Monticello on hayneedle.com, for example, comes with ottomans that can be arranged as stools around an all-weather wicker  Rattan and wicker In recent years, rattan and wicker furniture, especially chairs and table settings  Curvy couches It's not hip to be square anymore, especially in the living room. Sofas with soft, rounded edges, some with a mid-century look, are  sleek Danish teak and rosewood living rooms in the 1950s; rooms painted pink, outfitted with inflatable orange furniture and shag rugs in the 1960s; brightly tiled Valencian kitchens in the 1970s; and rooms in rattan, wicker and cane in every decade. .
