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It’s officially “Hot Vax Summer,” and we know most of you are eager to get outside and do things—all things. But some of us are still indoor cats, and we prefer to curl up in the solace of our air-conditioned living rooms and cycle through the latest installment of “Dirty John.”
For those of you who have no desire to venture outside (yet)—we get it. But we also know you’re probably sick to death of looking at your same old four walls. And if you’re staying inside, why not use this time to spruce things up a little in the living room?
As we always do, we turned to the design gurus of Instagram for some inspiration.
We scrolled through hundreds of living room decor posts to ID the ones that earned the most double taps. What we found is the collective internet must be feeling a bit nostalgic: the most-hearted design schemes all have a little vintage flair in them.
As it turns out, sometimes the best way to decorate your home with the styles of today is to turn to the past. From art deco–inspired textiles to faded wall prints and brightly colored retro lamps, these five living room designs offer beautiful inspiration that spans eras. Scroll to see them—and make sure to check out the ways you can steal the looks.
1. Mix ‘n’ match neutral sofas
Remember all that brown and tan and white furniture of the ’70s? Well, it’s back—but this time with a stylish makeover in the form of these neutral mix ‘n’ match sofas featured by @forthehome.
“Pairing furniture in natural shades is an effortless way to bring big style into your home without the worry of matching patterns and colors,” says designer and color expert Diana Hathaway, of Gorgeous Color. “With the decline of the sofa and love seat combo set that has graced our living rooms for decades, mix-and-match neutral pieces give that pulled-together vibe without the dreaded matchy-matchy look.”
Get the look: Consider adding these Crosby armchairs to your living room.
2. Black and white geometric patterns
Neutrals not your thing? Make your decor pop with these art deco–inspired black and white geometric patterns from @anthonywdesign.
“Black and white color palettes are a hot trend, and what better way to show it off than with a gorgeous geometric print,” says Hathaway. “Rugs are the most natural choice for this bold pattern, but accent pillows and even artwork work beautifully.”
To keep your design from becoming too busy, choose one large feature piece in a black and white geometric print.
“It’s OK to add black and white florals—and even stripes—to the room, especially if you’re also adding plants and wood elements to balance things out,” Hathaway adds.
Get the look: Bring some of those classic black and white vibes into your space with this Kiril geometric area rug.
3. Retro lamps
Everyone needs some mood lighting in their living room, but why not make it summery and fun with a retro lamp like this one from @mattinamoderna?
“The light fixtures in your living room can add character to the space,” says designer Andra DelMonico, of Trendey. “Choosing a vintage-inspired lamp can create an eclectic feel when combined with bohemian and modern pieces.
“You can blend your vintage-inspired lamps into almost any living room decor,” she adds. “Try to find lamps that match the color scheme in your living room.”
Get the look: Get funky in your living room with this cotton candy–esque ombre cone lamp.
4. Vacation-inspired prints
There’s something soothing about faded tropical prints that look like they could have been taken 50 years ago. These vintage vacation prints from @puresaltinteriors are a much-needed reminder that palm trees and boardwalks do still very much exist—whether we get to visit them or not this summer.
“Vacations allow us to escape and see our surroundings differently,” says designer Michelle Harrison-McAllister, of Michelle Harrison Design. “Adding inspired vacation artwork to your home is a visual reminder that allows you to channel that time.”
Get the look: Frame your favorite vacation views or shop these coastal palm tree prints from Etsy.
5. Dark blue walls
Deep blue is the color that’s absolutely everywhere this year—including in this atmospheric midcentury-styled living room by @georginashomedecor.
“Dark blue paint color is a scene stealer for any other room in your home,” says Harrison-McAllister. “This simple yet bold color effuses so many different flavors, from moody to refreshing, with a neutral balance that promotes striking results for the other design elements in the room.”
Get the look: Get a bucket of Dress Blues by Sherwin-Williams to bring all those moody retro vibes into your space.
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