Inspiration - Interior Design for Living Rooms
A living room should be warm, beautiful, and welcoming. At Sekelskifte, we are passionate about offering the full range for renovation, restoration, and furnishing in a traditional style, from woodwork and fittings to decorative brass candlesticks. With the right materials and details, your living room can reflect the era while remaining functional for modern everyday life.
Furniture Arrangement and Room Structure
In a classic living room interior, the furniture layout should be symmetrical and balanced. Place the sofa against an accent wall or mirror the furniture along the room to create harmony. In smaller spaces, such as many apartments, narrow furniture, minimal shelves, and built-in bookcases can create an airy feeling without losing character. For us at Sekelskifte, living room design is as much about making room for the details as it is about the furniture itself.
Colors, Wallpapers, and Wall Decoration
Living room color inspiration in turn-of-the-century style often involves muted, earthy tones such as deep green, gray-blue, and beige, preferably painted with linseed oil paint or classic wallpaper patterns. An accent wall with patterned wallpaper can add depth and visual interest. The walls also offer an opportunity for living room wall art inspiration: frame paintings or graphic prints in period-style wooden or gilded frames. The combination of wall color and picture wall gives the room soul and a story to tell.
Textiles, Lighting, and Atmosphere
This is where the details make a real difference. Linen and cotton textiles in soft tones create a cohesive, gentle look. Curtains, cushions, and woven rugs help soften sound and light. For real coziness, brass candlesticks — table candlesticks, large floor holders, or classic candelabras — can become elegant accents that connect historical aesthetics with function. Together with well-placed lamps in glass, porcelain, or brass, the living room gains a warm, period-appropriate glow where every corner becomes a place for rest and reflection.
For Those Seeking Inspiration
Inspiration - Wall Panels in the Home – A timeless detail that enhances any room.
Inspiration - Wallpaper in the Living Room – Period-style wallpapers that create atmosphere and life.
Inspiration - Lamp in the Living Room – Lighting that highlights the room’s character and details.
Inspiration - Ceiling Lamp in the Living Room – Light that frames the room with warmth.
Inspiration - William Morris Wallpaper – Wallpapers with historical elegance and authentic charm.
Inspiration - Dining Room Interior – Create a dining room with history and personality.
Inspiration - Stucco in the Home – Craftsmanship and form that enhance every ceiling and wall.
