Styling: Drawing Room
How To Style Your Drawing Room
The drawing room can be the centre of your home: a cosy, comfortable and homely space where all the family can gather and relax. Just because it is used a lot by your family does not mean you need to compromise style for functionality. Adding stylish homely pieces to your drawing room will make it feel even more like yours - somewhere where all the family can feel at home and together. It is easy to style your drawing room with these simple steps.
Invest in a statement sofa and chair combination
The centre of any drawing room is the seating. Invest in stylish statement pieces that compliment your style but will last the wear and tear of being the centre of the family home. A well-made piece of furniture will last for years and will instantly make any room look classy and sophisticated, no matter how often it is sat on.
Add soft home furnishings
Soften up any harsh traditional drawing room with soft home furnishings. Adding in plenty of cushions for your family to sink into whilst relaxing on the sofa or a few blankets for you all to snuggle under. Perfect for Sunday afternoon naps! Keep your blankets in a specific box or basket to add a sense of rustic ski chalet chic to your city home.
Use the walls to demonstrate your personality, family and style
Opt for a block colour for the paint and unleash your style with your choice of wall hangings. Mix in family portraits and photographs with contemporary prints, artwork and fabric wall hangings. Place with size and scale of your frames to add a gallery feel to the wall. Your choice of frame is up to you and should compliment the rest of your room - mixing frames with create a kitsch feel whilst uniform frames create a feeling of a gallery, working well in a contemporary modern home.
Have a bar cart
If the drawing room is somewhere you host social gatherings, make your hostess life easier by adding a stylish bar cart to the room. It can seamlessly fit into the decor or you can opt for one with wheels for ease of removal if the occasion arises. Invest in a decanter to promote traditional styles and compliment the table by adding some crystal glasses and drink measures. Your guests will never be thirsty again!
Scent the room
The easiest way to style up a room and imprint your personality on it is by adding scent. Settle a few diffusers around the room, either all the same scent or scents that compliment each other. It keeps the room feeling fresh and smelling great at all times. Adding in a few candles which work with the season can also make it feel like home: pumpkin spice in autumn, cinnamon in winter, fresh tomatoes in summer and floral in spring.