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03 Jan 20 Amy Schmitt

These 5 Living Room Ideas From Instagram Will Chase Away Your Post-Holiday Blues

Everything always seems to slow to a crawl after the holidays, just as the long winter months are settling in. But don’t let the short, gloomy days get you down. Instead, spruce up your living room with some new looks that are sure to brighten any interior.

But where to start? We’ve got you covered! As we do every week, we’ve been scouring Instagram to see what’s trending in the decor world—focusing this time on living rooms.

And we can certainly see why these were the most popular posts of the week: They’re all sure to keep those post-holiday blues at bay. Best of all? If you like these designs as much as the internet does, we’ve uncovered some items you can buy to steal the look.

1. Rustic-inspired brick

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How cozy is @kunis_lovely_vintage_home🌟 Wish you a nice evening everyone✌️ #cozyhomeshots #cozyhome #dailydecordose #decorinspo #homedecor #homedecorlove #homedecorate #inspiremehomedecor #hygge #hyggehome #sodomino #myhousebeautiful #interiorismo #sassyhomestyle #nestandflourish #nestandthrive #homeandliving #currentdesignsituation #homeinspo #livingroom #livingroomdecor #livingroominspo #apartmenttherapy

A post shared by Cozy Home Shots (@cozyhomeshots) on Dec 30, 2019 at 8:03am PST

If your living room walls are looking a little bare without all the holiday decor, consider refreshing them with this exposed brick, as featured by @kunis_lovely_vintage_home (reposted by @cozyhomeshots).

“Showcasing exposed brick provides a lot of visual interest in the living room,” says Laurie DiGiacomo, principal designer for Laurie DiGiacomo Interiors. “Exposed brick is an extremely versatile design element—it can be made to look rustic, industrial, or lend a refined or period-specific look by keeping its natural color.”

Get the look:
Don’t have any gorgeous brick hiding behind your walls? Not to worry. Snag this look by shopping this amazing Rustica wallpaper from MuralsWallpaper.

2. Mix ’n’ match mini tables

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Tag someone who'd love this style! 😍 I love the use of vibrant colors, giving the living area a more welcoming or 'home' feeling. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow us for more home design inspiration! 🙌 🏠 @homeaura 🏠 @homeaura ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📷 credits to @yvonne_kwakkel . . . . . #interiorstyling #moderninterior #moderninteriors #interiorgoals #hyggehome #inspiremehomedecor #realhomes #interiordeco #interiorinspo #makehomeyours #interiordesign #interiorstyle #interiorandliving #interiordecorating #interior #homedecor #interiorinspirations #howyouhome #currentdesignsituation #homedecorinspo #styleathome #livingroom #livingroomdesign #livingroomdecor #livingroomstyle #livingroomgoals #livingroomideas #livingroominspo #livingroominspiration #livingroomidea

A post shared by HOME DECOR & DESIGN (@homeaura) on Dec 30, 2019 at 3:30am PST

Having just one coffee table is so 2019. Opt instead for a series of little tables that can be mixed and matched, like the ones pictured in this photo from @yvonne_kwakkel (reposted by @homeaura).

“Love this! I’ve been doing this for years in the spaces I’ve designed,” says Doreen Amico-Sorell of Sorell Interiors. “It’s enlightening to get away from the matchy-match décor of the past.”

Get the look:
Upgrade your living room with a set of mix ’n’ match side tables from Hayneedle.

3. Stylish storage baskets

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A post shared by LIKEtoKNOW.it (@liketoknow.it) on Dec 26, 2019 at 6:00pm PST

We all have a bunch of random stuff floating around our living rooms, especially after the holidays. Check out this extra large stylish storage basket—like the one we see in this post from @liketoknow.it (originally from @theheartandhaven). This way, you can keep all that stuff handy, while still ensuring that the living room doesn’t look as if a festive hurricane just passed through.

“Baskets have always been a great way to attractively corral all the things,” says lifestyle blogger Erica Jabali of I Spy Fabulous. “The trend continues with even larger, lidded storage baskets, which offer a gorgeous way to store things you use within reach, but covering them with a basket that doubles as a piece of art.”

Get the look:
Effortlessly store all of your living room must-haves with a few of these La Jolla baskets from Serena & Lily.

4. Vibrant throw rugs

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This is one of my living rooms. Another one has just had a revamp in the style of the popular Netflix show Stranger Things. Now that was a tough challenge! If you’re curious to see how I’ve done it whilst staying true to my style, the link is on my insta stories now. Have a beautiful day x

A post shared by Geraldine Tan (@littlebigbell) on Dec 27, 2019 at 4:16am PST

Want something bright and festive that will keep the good New Year vibes flowing? Then you have to check out these vibrant throw rugs featured by award-winning interiors blogger @littlebigbell.

“We all love the power of a good throw rug to change the look of a space quickly, easily and affordably,” Jabali says. “In 2020, we’ll see a resurgence of brightly colored throw rugs—a change from the muted, understated rugs that have been popular.”

Get the look:
Find the perfect throw rugs for your space by checking out this tufted rug from Wayfair, or this whimsical area rug from Overstock.

5. Overarching lamps

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We love this beautiful living space by @philcohen_ 👈🏻😍 Featuring the Menu Turning coffee table, available online from our store 💫 . #livingroom #livingroomdecor #livingroominspo #nordichome #nordicinspiration

A post shared by Interior & Scandinavian Decor (@istome_store) on Dec 30, 2019 at 5:11am PST

The darkest days of the year are upon us, making it the perfect time to upgrade your living room lighting. This week saw a lot of likes on Instagram posts that featured bold lamps, like this overarching wall-mount featured by @istome_store.

“Lighting is a fantastic way to add high style and dramatic decor to the living room,” DiGiacomo says. “This trend works because overarching lamps are functional, yet also provide an artistic sculptural element.”

Get the look:
Skip the wall mount and opt instead for one of the stunning overarching floor lamps available from West Elm.

By Larissa Runkle | Jan 3, 2020 | realtor.com

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