3 Ways to Make Your Living Room Your Happy Place, Based on How You Use It
Your living room is the hardest working room in your home. It’s your TV zone, your entertaining hub, and your reading respite — and it’s been working extra hard lately, maybe even doubling as a home office. It can be hard to keep such a busy room feeling both stylish and functional. But all it needs to perk right up is a little focus.
However you rely on your living room, Hudson’s Bay has the timelessly crafted housewares that’ll make it work for you. We put together three different ways to make your living room a happy space, based on how you use it most.
Look #1: Cozy Reading Nook
Is there anything better than a stretch of time with nothing to do but get lost in a book? (The answer is no.) The first tenet of reading nooks: Get comfy. We love this Glucksteinhome sofa because it cuts an elegant shape but still has an inviting amount of cushion. Add a lightweight muslin throw blanket to protect against AC chill, and then make your favourite bev: You can set it on a chic side table like these sculptural marble beauties while you turn the pages.
Look #2: Classy Corner Office
It’s important to carve out a dedicated office space, however small: The couch isn’t as inviting after you’ve been camped there with your laptop all day. A minimalist desk like this one by Moe’s Home Collection doesn’t take up too much space, and it can do double-duty for entryway odds and ends like mail. Take care of your eyes with the focused light of a table lamp, like this one in a classic bronze finish. And add a big dose of workday happy with colour: a cheerful geometric rug should do the trick.
Look #3: Inviting Gathering Ground
If your favourite job is hosting, you need a space where you can get the party started. Opt for a conversation starter like this bold five-light floor lamp. (Harsh overhead lighting is a real buzzkill.) Be ready for cocktail hour with a statement-making bar cart that serves sleek industrial vibes. And encourage cozy seating with a few artisan-inspired poufs.