Tidylife

Interior & Lifestyle

  • Home
  • Shopping
    • My Directory
  • About
    • Work With Me
  • Home Inspiration
    • Kitchens
    • Bathrooms
    • Bedroom
    • Flooring
    • Furniture
    • Home Office
    • Lighting
  • Home Improvements
    • Furniture Makeovers
    • DIY
  • Lifestyle
    • Beauty
    • Cars & Motoring
    • Eco
    • Family
    • Fashion
    • Finance
    • Fitness/Running
    • House Plants
    • Kids stuff
    • Money Saving
  • Home Maintenance
  • Nav Social Icons

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

General, Homeware · December 14, 2015

Give your living room the ultimate urban makeover

Fat_Buddha_Store_HomewareWith New Year fast approaching, you might be thinking about revamping your home’s interior. The last few years have witnessed an upsurge in the demand for urban-inspired home décor, with many people beginning to favour more minimalist and abstract aesthetics in their home.

Your home is your place to relax and get away from it all, so it makes perfect sense to create a space that is captivating and uniquely you. And you don’t have to be eighteen-years-old or a hip-hop enthusiast to appreciate an urban interior, as the concept simply represents the contemporary way of life that more and more of us are beginning to embrace.

The living room is the hub of your home, so it’s a great place to start experimenting with new colours and themes. Below are five simple and effective ways to transform your living room into an ultimate urban haven.

Sofa so good

The look and feel of your interior space can be dramatically changed by switching up your furniture. You can instantly add an urban edge to your living room with a low-profile contemporary sofa that has clean, minimalist lines. This Verona three seater fabric sofa from World Stores is only £140 and brilliantly encapsulates the modern aesthetics of urban interior design.

Verona_sofa_World_Stores

Remember to accessorise

You can add the perfect finishing touch to your sofa with some urban-inspired cushions and accessories. Abstract and bold patterns work particularly well, as they serve to balance out more neutral tones of the furniture. Don’t be afraid to add quirky pieces either, as this really brings your room to life.

These Tara McPherson cushions from Fat Buddha Store brilliantly fuse fashion and art to create a gloriously abstract and modern design. Priced at £39.99 each, you can use these home accessories to add a touch of New York style to your home.

Tara_McPhersonTara_McPherson_cushion

Spice up your walls

Neutral walls look great with urban interiors, however if they are left undressed there is a danger that they can appear too sparse or clinical. You can avoid this by including some pieces of vibrant wall art or accessories, which will really boost your whole room. Canvas prints work well in contemporary spaces due to their minimalist look. This urban Indian goddess canvas from Wall Art Direct is £22.99 and would look great hanging above a sofa or fireplace.

Wall_Art_Direct_Canvas

Rug up

A striking rug is a great way to fill space in your living room, as well as making it feel much cosier. Look for a rug that has a unique and interesting pattern, but that doesn’t incorporate outlandish colours. Striking this balance will draw a good amount of attention to your floor, without it becoming the focal point of your living room. The Satara rug from Urbanara is £170.10 and features a contemporary grey and white geometric design.

Satara_rug_Urbanara Urbanara

Floor lamps

Complete your urban makeover with a chic and minimalist floor lamp. Not only is this a lovely finishing touch to your overall space, but in the evening it also creates distinctive mood lighting. A corner lamp or a lamp at either end of the sofa works particularly well at creating a warm ambience. This retro floor lamp from The Lighting Company is priced at £80.40 and features a polished chrome finish and antique shade.

The_Lighting_Company

Collaborative post

© Copyright 2015 Antonia, All rights Reserved. Written For: Tidylife

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Posted By: Antonia · In: General, Homeware

Interior design that makes you feel as good as it looks
Cosy winter home essentials

You’ll Also Love

Homes Are Meant To Be Lived In
The Main Types of Door Closers on the Market
Laminate Flooring Buying Tips

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

Primary Sidebar

Hello! I'M ANTONIA I launched Tidylife to provide interior, garden & lifestyle inspiration. Love home decor and budget friendly improvements? Me too! You'll find them all here. Plus decorating, styling & upcycling ideas. I also love to share fitness, fashion & beauty features, so I hope you enjoy visiting Tidylife.

Subscribe to my newsletter

Name

Email


Copyright © 2025 Tidylife · Theme by 17th Avenue

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept All Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT