I’ve waited for this day for literal years. Kevin’s made it known that our loft living room has always been 100% under my authority. So, I got to work dreaming up what I wanted for my own personal “lady lounge” space. Where did I land? Lots of neutral decor, green and natural accents and plenty of soft textures to go around. Come on in!
Our Loft Living Room Before
A few months ago I shared a before look at our loft, and it’s certainly been a dramatic transformation.
All we really had was this 3-seater couch and an oversized chair that we had to remove from our bedroom. The new chair came months before we planned to move the old one out so this space became full FAST.
Our Loft Living Room Couch
If you follow me on Instagram, you for sure saw my excitement when the couch came in! It arrived (FINALLY) on September 9 after being ordered on March 19, nearly six months prior. It was the longest wait and the loft living room was really unfinished looking for the longest time.
I’m so glad I stuck it out because I’ve laid on it literally every night since it arrived. We didn’t have a good “napping couch” and to just lay down and watch some TV. This couch has certainly been a welcome addition!
Plus, let’s talk about the ottoman. It’s huge and perfectly sized for the couch and our space. Kevin loves having a place to kick his feet up and knowing we are in the family planning mindset, I loved the idea of not having a sharp-edged table for little heads to bump on one day.
Loft Couch Accessories
Knowing we wouldn’t have a dedicated table for drinks, etc. one of my first purchases was a nice big wood tray.
I had no plans to decorate this but it’s big enough to keep both my faux eucalyptus, four remotes, two coasters and then some, so here we are. My eucalyptus vase is out of stock frequently, but here is a close alternative or even some similar vases and eucalyptus stems you can DIY the look with!
It needed to be big enough to function because as much as I love the idea of hiding my remotes, it’s just not practical. We use them daily so having them in one accessible spot is ideal.
Loft Living Room Neutral Wall Decor
To keep the space light and relaxing I wanted to keep the wall decor natural and low key. Most of the decor pieces are either greenery or neutral colored trinkets (i.e. wood candle sticks, cream LED timer candles, etc.). Here’s an alternative set of flameless timer candles if you’re looking for ones with a fake flame!
The floating wood shelves matched the darker wood of my entertainment center and end tables, keeping the space’s wood finishes nice and cohesive.
Pro Tip: Keep the number of different wood shades to a minimum to avoid cluttering your space.
For example, my clock was a Hobby Lobby clearance find but was a really light wood. Given it was 75% off and what I was looking for, it was worth it to me to just stain the clock to match better. If you’re interested in how to do the same, read this blog post on how to stain a clock.
The clock needed to be stained because there aren’t any light wood shades in this space and a third wood shade seemed like a lot for the size of the room. Each space is different, but for a medium sized space like my loft living room, I suggest two different shades, maximum.
The Rest of the Loft Decor
Across from my prized cream sectional sofa is the entertainment center and a faux tree for additional greenery. Not pictured is the warm white uplight I have installed (and hooked up to an Alexa enabled smart plug) behind the tree to turn on in the evening for some non-direct, ambient lighting.
To keep the space open and clean I just keep a few items on the entertainment center.
My favorite is the black metal hanging clock in the middle. It’s my favorite piece from the Summer 2021 Decocrated box and should be available in their member’s shop for purchase as well. Note: Save $15 on any Decocrated subscription with TFFH15 if you’re interested!
Also seen are just a few photo frames, a candle and a jar of old event tickets which always makes for a fun conversation piece.
Off to the left, there’s a console table with decor and a wicker storage basket with extra pillows underneath.
The mirror is a hand me down from Kevin’s grandma. She was downsizing years ago and we’ve had it hung here since right after we moved in but it always looked a little lost with the smaller table I had there. This new wood and metal console table and decor pulls to mirror into the full arrangement and completes this space.
Living Room Dog Toy Storage
If you know my dog at all, you know he’s spoiled af. He has four water dishes throughout our house and every single floor has dog toys. In the previous setup they were easily hidden under the end table because it was in the corner. In the loft, our end table is right at the top of the stairs in the open, so that won’t work.
I founds this perfectly complementary woven basket randomly one day and knew it was just the ticket! It’s keeping his toys corralled and out of sight from most angles in the loft. Bickell already knows right where his toys are in the new space, which makes this dog mama’s heart so happy.
Neutral Living Room Decor Source List
Shop all of the loft living room details in my mood board linked here!
Neutral Shelf Styling Inspiration
Here are all of the details on my shelves that I’m able to link. Whatever I wasn’t able to link I’ve found a similar item and shared that for your shopping pleasure. Enjoy!
Did something catch your eye that wasn’t linked? Please let me know in the comments and I can get you a link or source right quick! I’m happy to share every last detail of my loft living room decor and would love to help you get the right pieces for your own space. Happy styling!
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