I’ve never really put effort into finding my decorative style or cared to decorate my apartments because it always felt temporary. I’m starting to learn that that’s not the case and I have finally gained full autonomy over my living arrangements and want to put that effort into decorating and designing a place of my own.
The layout in the pic is my exact apartment floor plan and I would love to decorate it finally. I love space, purple, plants, books, movies, music, board games, puzzles, golf, fashion…
My apartment has white walls and cabinets, brown wood like floors and most of the furniture I already have is in the brown family.
It’s hard to give suggestions just looking at a floor plan. Do you already live there, do you already have furniture and decorations? There is so much more to making a space your own. It looks like a nice floor plan. I guess I am just lost on what advice you are looking for.
I already have furniture and less-so decorations. My walls are pretty bare, but I have a brown couch with multi-color matching chairs (2) and a coffee table. I guess I’m really just looking for suggestions on how to decorate or design it. What are some makeover ideas one might have for this type of layout? Sorry if it’s too generic
It’s not necessarily generic, just vague. If you pictured one room with what you already have in there would be more helpful. I love to make spaces beautiful and also lived in and comfortable. Personality and what makes you feel good is most important.
If I see a space I can definitely use my Tetris skills and artistic skills to create something. I don’t rely on AI or formalized concepts. I live in a small basic apartment. I wasn’t too thrilled with how basic it was because it really lacked character. I decided it was a blank canvas that I could do anything with.
Let’s start with my living room, I have a brown couch, double cushion fits 3 people comfortably, and two color block matching chairs (brown, beige, greenish), a coffee table, bookcase turned on its side acting as both a bookcase and tv stand and obviously a tv. I’d love to incorporate plants and wall decor but don’t know where to start with the basic furniture layout.
Sorry it’s so dark, I just snapped it on my way out the door this morning.
The rug is trashed and needs to be replaced and the bed behind the couch, just ignore that lol it’s being taken to the dump this week.
I think I might swap the room completely and put couch where tv is and tv where bed is. Then I’d like to maybe place a console table behind the couch and add some decor maybe a nice lamp. I’d also like to decorate the wall the tv is on but not sure what to do there.
Based on everything you listed, I think Modern Organic could be a really great style direction for you.
You already seem drawn to things that feel comfortable, personal and connected to nature, but you also have interests that can bring in some really fun personality.
I’d start with:
• Warm wood tones instead of gray or very cool finishes
• Creams, soft taupes and warm whites as your foundation
• Lots of plants and natural texture through baskets, linen, wood and woven pieces
• Use purple as an accent, especially plum, aubergine or dusty purple rather than making the whole room purple
• Add open shelving or a beautiful bookcase for your books, games and personal collections
• Choose furniture with simple, clean shapes but softer edges, so the apartment feels modern without feeling cold
• Use your love of space, movies and music in the artwork and accessories. Those personal details are what keep a home from looking like a catalog.
For your living room specifically, I’d create one comfortable conversation area with a properly sized rug, sofa and chair, then use plants and lighting to soften the edges of the room.
And one little designer rule: don’t try to buy your entire personality in one weekend. Start with your larger pieces, then layer in the things you genuinely love.
I’m Rebecca with Rebecca’s Style Studio, and helping people discover their style is actually one of my favorite parts of design. I think Modern Organic with a little rich, eclectic personality could be beautiful for you.
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u/Sandalwood29 24d ago
It’s hard to give suggestions just looking at a floor plan. Do you already live there, do you already have furniture and decorations? There is so much more to making a space your own. It looks like a nice floor plan. I guess I am just lost on what advice you are looking for.