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Invigorate Your Living Room With These 5 Design Moves

Don’t forget the most social of your home’s spaces when you do your summer renovations

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<div></div><p>The living room is the center of each home, a place where the entire family can be together and share the majority of moments.  Lately, these social spaces have played a noteworthy host to all; from Zoom meetings to the place used by most people to relax and indulge in their favorite forms of entertainment.  As quarantine restrictions continue to ease, welcome your select few into a refreshed gathering space. Obviously, the dedicated yet multi-functional living room certainly deserves a refresh.  As you do your summer renovations, give the this space some TLC, too!</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLLlltiDaid/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLLlltiDaid/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div> <div 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href="/living/home-tours/2022-colors-of-the-year/32226" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Landscape Palettes Are In For 2022!  See How The Color Green Is Used In This Parisian Apartment</a></div><div><br/></div><p>Fortunately, you don&#x27;t have to go into outrageous remodel mode to change your space into a trendy dream sensation. There&#x27;s no need to purchase all new furnishings. Make a move with these ideas, and welcome your visitors into a tasteful sanctuary that will invite them to hang out and unwind with your hospitality.</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7e2adce8-87e3-403f-bfa3-bb8dbb100851_5 living room trends_landscape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9d7e5ba4-48cc-4354-bcff-dd35b0e3c48b_2_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7d010c5f-cb30-44ef-93cf-fa4303a533c3_1_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b334ab7b-1552-4a9b-8934-47fa60db1c90_3_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/79535a0d-5d98-415d-b847-137a6579abd3_4_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/43c811a4-09e1-406d-95b7-69d3de35fced_5_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7b51cf7e-7b02-4d4c-b1c1-b58ffcab16f9_6_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e10cf672-c7c2-4871-bc6b-259b9d25cba3_9_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/534cb286-c857-4314-b3a2-e7fab064115e_7_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/233d7059-874a-44d8-b065-93968debb8c8_10_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e3eb2195-8966-4a6d-9e1c-a5214611496a_11_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3955be7f-9016-4508-a0b1-79aa7fbe76f1_12_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/aa27f649-ec07-496d-8c61-89c095c2e9f7_13_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3626a333-74cb-4b0e-9660-9fb3bcb764f7_14_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/04c83cef-75b2-4aba-ad0c-88ed252950c6_15_living room ideas.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Good In Green - Bring the color of nature indoors!  Particularly during the summer months, our sweltering tropical interiors can benefit from a cool color.  <cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Good In Green - This year, green, along with  earth tones will be seen in more interiors. Throw plants, lumber, and earthenware into this palette mix. A touch of green velvet is sumptuous in this setting.  Olive painted dividers or jute finished floor coverings complement the organic scheme.<cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Good In Green<cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Make The Most Of Mirrors - Enter the most seasoned trick in decorating books... The use of mirrors!  Their reflective surfaces magnify light in a room.  <cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Make The Most Of Mirrors - With their proper positioning, mirrors have the ability to amplify the effect of natural light in a space.  <cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Make The Most Of Mirrors - Mirrors on swivel panels can be positioned strategically, creating a vibrant and feel-good experience.  They can also be adjusted and moved for versatility.  <cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Add Natural Beauty With Wood - Not to be dismissed as traditional, wood finishes are making a comeback.  They introduce warmth and character into a room.<cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Add Natural Beauty With Wood - We have been watching the resurgence of wood in floor finishes this year, with a wide range of styles and finishes in the market.<cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Add Natural Beauty With Wood - Take advantage of the beautiful graining that comes with wood. It is a testament to the uniqueness of nature.  Book matched or random, infuse your spaces with this singular art work authored by nature.<cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Zone Your Living Room And Don&#x27;t Forget To Add A Bar - During the various levels of quarantine, we saw a big upswing in the purchasing and consumption of alcohol at home.  So many missed their regular haunts, and have tried to recreate the experience at home!<cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Zone Your Living Room And Don&#x27;t Forget To Add A Bar - It looks like this trend is here to stay, what with people beginning to entertain select groups of people at home.  To make the most of your living room, zone it into small areas, and include a bar while you&#x27;re at it.<cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Zone Your Living Room And Don&#x27;t Forget To Add A Bar - Only for the grown-ups, this space can afford a sophisticated look.  Think space-age aesthetics mixed with sculptural furniture pieces.  Introduce marble and stone for a luxurious vibe.<cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Introduce A Small Dining Space - Most condos nowadays have open plans.  Consider introducing a dining space into your living room.  <cite>Covet House</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Introduce A Small Dining Space - A console table is a smart furniture to employ within the dining space.  They multi-task as extra storage as well as a buffet area that you can use to avoid crowding your dining table reserved for intimate parties.<cite>Covet House</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/tips/5-designers-on-the-value-of-filipino-heritage/32837" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 Interior Designers On The Value Of Filipino Heritage In Design</a></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>