We’ve just shared some ways to design your open layout right but how to decorate it? Today we’ll continue discussing open layouts and we’ll consider some smart decor ideas that are sure to make your space cooler because decorating every space is no less important than planning.
Focal Points
Every open layout should have a focal point for a bold and chic statement in the decor. Almost of open layouts include dining, living and kitchen spaces, the most popular focal point is a fireplace. Clad with fireplace in some eye-catchy way: with dark wood, black marble, concrete or bold tiles, and it will stand out in the living room. Another idea is statement furniture, it works very well in dark or neutral spaces. Choose one furniture piece in some statement color and texture and spruce up your space with it. it can be a sofa, a chair, upper cabinets in the kitchen, a bench or any other item.
The open layout shows off a gorgeous black marble clad fireplace with firewood stacked there.
A gallery wall of personal family black and white pics is the focal point in this open layout.
A fireplace clad with dark wooden panels makes up the coolest statement in this neutral space.
A concrete clad fireplace isn't only a space divider here but also a focal point that provides coziness.
A chocolate brown leather sofa is a statement in this neutral space, a color statement is always a good idea.
A focal point here is a bold orange chair as the rest of the space is white and grey.
A brown leather couch as the main point on this large open layout, it makes statement with color.
A statement point is sleek black upper cabinets of the kitchen, the color is echoed in other elements of the space, too.
Colors And Textures
Tie up your open layout with the same touches of colors and textures in each corner, it will create a single flow in the whole space. Dividing the parts of the open layout is important but unifying is no less important, and doing that is easy: just integrate the same textures and colors into each part. Choose one or two accent colors, with which you’ll highlight your open layout. The accents can be made with pillows, cushions, upholstery, curtains, rugs, lamps and all kinds of accessories, just don’t rock too many of them.
A space done in grey shades and enlivened with bold orange touches in each corner.
Touches of teal in each space of this stylish open layout enliven it and make it bolder.
Grey and coral as the main color accents in this neutral space are a cool and fresh idea.
Bright yellow and mustard touches here and there tie up the spaces in one.
Bright teal touches are ideal for a coastal or beach inspired space like this one.
Wicker touches are a great idea to bring a light rustic touch and tie up the spaces.
Wood furniture easily and effortlessly ties up the dining and kitchen spaces into one.
Sleek modern wooden furniture and wicker and sisal touches for a contemporary coastal space.
Contemporary sleek wooden furniture in each part of the open layout ties them up for a unified look.
Decor
Any open layout needs proper decor just like any other space, and here you are free to use any features and ideas you like. Potted plants of all kinds, leather furniture and accessories, boho rugs and faux fur, wicker touches and artworks, colorful touches – everything you like is welcome! Enliven your open layout, spruce it up with colors and make it cozy.
A small open layout spruced up with potted greenery and succulents, lights and boho rugs.
Lots of potted greenery and boho baskets on the wall plus boho textiles for a free-spirited space.
Copper touches and boho textiles are a bold and cool idea for a kitchen-dining space layout.
An open layout spruced up with rainbow colored touches and details throughout.
Stylish and chic wicker furniture and lampshades tie up the parts of the layout and make the decor more relaxed.
A Scandinavian space done with textures - faux fur, leather, marble and potted greenery.
Boho rugs and wooden touches are used to make the space more relaxed and cool.
Wooden and leather touches of similar touches warm up and cozy up the layout.