DIY living room renovation ideas

Classics and hi-tech, minimalism and modern - these design directions are the most in demand, but they have already gotten tired of them. I would like something unusual to take your breath away, amaze and at the same time delight. To create an interior so original and sophisticated that it would become the envy of friends and acquaintances for a long time.

This desire can be realized in two ways: the first is expensive, which assumes that you will hire an experienced designer who will develop an exclusive author's interior for you, and the second is less expensive in terms of money, but it will require you to fully mobilize. A large amount of time, effort, creative energy will be thrown into the search for ideas for renovating the living room, which will be truly original, interesting and trendy, and within the framework of this article we will try to outline the directions of such a search.

Before moving on to considering specific interesting ideas for arranging your living room, let's look at the original interior elements that can decorate and make more functional the decoration of the room for receiving guests. After all, it is some of these elements that you will use in the design of the original interior.

• "Glowing" stretch or combined ceiling. This is one of the most original options for decorating the ceiling surface, which in some cases turns your ceiling into a work of art. Such a ceiling will not only decorate your room for receiving guests, but also play the role of illumination, filling the room with a romantic spirit. The "glowing" ceilings are styled in different ways: "night sky", "sunny sky", "summer forest" and so on. You can read more about this on special sites about stretch ceilings.
• Original multi-level ceiling structures. With the help of multi-level ceilings, you can solve several design problems at once: decorate a room, divide it into functional zones, and visually expand the space of the room. Tiered ceilings aren't cheap, but well worth it.
• Fireplace or imitation. Since ancient times, in many interiors of various countries, the fireplace has occupied an honorable place in the house. This element of the interior is associated with warmth, coziness, comfort and at the same time with something homely, painfully familiar. Of course, it will be very problematic to install a classic fireplace in the living room of a Khrushchev apartment, but the market offers options that look no worse - these are electric and false fireplaces.
• Original designed custom-made designer furniture. When ordering cabinet and upholstered furniture, you can completely give free rein to your imagination, and the manufacturer of the manufacturer will tell you how best to implement your ideas. Today the market offers you a huge variety of materials and technical solutions with which you can relatively easily implement your plans. We urge you not to get hung up on classic furniture or those options that are offered by retail outlets - "invent" furniture yourself.
• Modular paintings in wall decoration. Modular paintings are another trendy design element in the modern living room. The essence of the original idea is to place a picture on the walls, consisting of three or more disparate canvases, which together form a coherent image. To emphasize the segmentation of the image, designers place canvases not close to each other, but with a certain gap.

This is not a complete list of original interior elements that you should pay attention to. We just gave a few examples in the hope that by doing so we will be able to motivate you to independently search for ideas for your future magnificent living room.

Very often, the most original ideas for decorating a living room are already around you, the main thing is to be able to grab hold of them and implement them correctly. Often a profession or a hobby helps to "give birth" and implement ideas for an exquisite interior decoration of a room for receiving guests. Someone is engaged in the creation of accessories, making beautiful things from wire and beads.

Someone, being a professional photographer, will decorate their living room with an exposition of photographs. It might be impossible to predict in advance that it might not be possible, but we hope we managed to convey the general idea. Your work or hobby does not necessarily define the overall interior concept of the living room, perhaps you will set aside a separate area in it, which you will decorate in accordance with the spirit of your hobby.

If the design concept allows, then you can fill the interior of your living room with objects that are somehow connected with the history of your family. At first glance, this idea seems old-fashioned, however, in modern design it has been revived and is being actively used again. Of course, this does not mean that you need to drag your grandmother's old shabby wardrobe or your grandfather's armchair, which you got from the attic, washed out from time to time, into your living room, everything should be reasonable and correctly combined with the interior composition of the room.

Considering examples of original author's interiors of living rooms, we are by no means trying to impose our opinion on you as to which design style should be chosen in a room for receiving guests. We are just giving examples that may lead you to some interesting thought. So, let's look at one of the examples of the Provence style interior designed in one of the Moscow apartments.

The general design concept is based on the combination of two main interior styles, Provence and Eco. At first glance, all the best from these two styles is taken, however, upon closer examination, the main elements of the interior are decorated in the Provence style, and the accessories, upholstered furniture and some of the textiles are in the eco style. The Provence style itself is saturated with natural motives, and eco-objects are designed to become a logical continuation, a kind of zest that emphasizes the essence of the design composition. In this particular interior, the following elements are present.

1. Laminate flooring in hazelnut color.
2. Cream walls are combined with a white matte single-level stretch ceiling with lighting.
3. Light brown curtains with simple natural patterns.
4. A cream colored corner sofa with a few brown cushions.
5. Cream coffee table.
6. Various green plants arranged around the perimeter of the room.
7. Shelves, shelves and a chest of drawers in white.
8. A small grass-colored rug.

We will also briefly describe another original living room, designed by a famous designer in one of the private houses in the Moscow region. This option is suitable for lovers of travel and exciting adventures, as well as connoisseurs

exotic ethnic interiors. The essence of the interior is an attempt to recreate a collective image reflecting the culture of African peoples. The interior decoration of the room for receiving guests contains the following interior elements.

• The walls and ceilings are milky in color, perfectly combined with the classic oak laminate floor.
• There is a false fireplace near the wall, above which there is an exotic bas-relief depicting a moment from the life of an African tribe.
• From the furniture in the room there is a corner sofa and armchairs trimmed with natural leather in black, a coffee table and a large number of shelves located around the perimeter.
• Specific ethnic accessories are a highlight of the African interior: totems, masks, wooden figurines of gods, etc.

Summing up, we note that original ideas for the interior can be taken from anywhere. It is by no means necessary for this to have special knowledge, it is enough to show a creative approach and, of course, take into account the basic principles, without the knowledge of which it is impossible to create an organic design of the interior decoration of the room.

Nowadays, the living room is used not only for receiving guests, but also for a joint family vacation, relaxation after a hard day and just a cozy pastime. Making this room convenient for all family members and at the same time comfortable for each individual is the main task of the renovation.

It is quite possible to create a unique interior in the living room with your own hands. Ideas for renovation can be found in numerous photos of interiors. But in order to correctly determine the style, colors, materials for decoration and much more, you need to take into account the peculiarities of the room in your living room.

Achieving unity begins with defining a style, the atmosphere of which will be subordinated to all the details of a self-created interior. The most common areas for renovation in the living room today are:

• hi-tech and modern
• minimalism
• classic style

The first two combine functionality and lack of any frills. Their popularity is dictated by their versatility in both large and small living rooms. High-tech and modern are characterized by modern materials, unusual accessories of expressive colors, and the absence of ornate details.
Coming from Japan, minimalism prefers restraint and simplicity of the environment, demanding high quality from every detail and a binding idea. And the classics remain faithful to the soft flowing lines, light shades of the general background and the elegance of the design, but they do not like small spaces. Photos of interiors in these styles are always in the first place in any galleries.

Advice: renovation in the same style does not imply strict prohibitions. The unification of directions and their mixing is quite acceptable. The main thing when doing repairs with your own hands is to observe the measure, without overloading the room with objects and decorations.

When choosing a color scheme for the living room during the renovation, one should take into account the area and shape of the room, the degree of natural light, and the height of the ceilings. The contrasting combination of a white ceiling and dark walls looks very impressive, but visually reduces the space. Monochrome design in milky white, beige tones will help to hide flaws and add volume. A light upper part and a dark lower half will make the interior more austere.

The dark colors of the living room with a complex lighting system are conducive to maximum relaxation for people living a busy, fast-paced life. It is not for nothing that in restaurants an intimate atmosphere is achieved by using subdued light that relieves stress. Photos of interiors with splashes of brown, a tandem of black and beige, invite you to plunge into the atmosphere of secluded peace. However, this idea is unlikely to fit a small apartment. A must-have when repairing light spots, an abundance of soft artificial light and compact furniture will help let in air, visually expand the dimensions of the room. It is highly undesirable to cover the floor with a carpet with a variegated pattern, which will reduce the already modest size.

Decorating the walls with decorative plaster allows you to achieve various textured patterns of a rich tint palette, does not form seams, and allows surfaces to breathe. The durable coating serves as an exquisite decoration for the living room of any style.Indispensable for creating lush baroque, classical or gothic styles. The technique of applying decorative plaster is simple and it is quite possible to do it yourself.

The effect of incompleteness and at the same time sophistication is given by the facing of surfaces with artificial stone. The stylization of the room in the style of archaic antiquity with a central element - a fireplace will best emphasize just such a wall decoration around the hearth. And the decorative shelf will shelter cute decorations that will add coziness to the living room.

An interesting idea is to decorate the walls with wallpaper of different textures, but the same color scheme in the adjacent areas. Or, conversely, to highlight one or two walls, you can use wallpaper of a similar texture, but contrasting in color. This will make it possible to highlight the guest area, delimiting it from the territory intended for secluded relaxation.

The atmosphere of country and style in the spirit of ethnos will be conveyed by tastefully selected high-quality photo wallpapers of floral or natural motives. Urban sketches combined with the original design of the lamps will harmoniously fit into the relaxation area of ​​the eclectic living room. It will not be difficult to glue the wallpaper with your own hands during the repair process, and the effect can be amazing!

Complex levels of stretch ceilings, combined with plasterboard structures, will create a solemn and at the same time hospitable atmosphere. This technique will help organize separate lighting by placing a central chandelier in the tension zone and additional spotlights in drywall. Convenient drywall constructions will allow you to hide all unnecessary and do not have the difficulties of DIY installation. However, to install a stretch ceiling, you must use the services of specialists.

Important! It is worth considering that such ceiling repair structures will reduce its level to 15 cm, but will significantly improve noise absorption.

If you decide to use the idea of ​​decorating the wall around the fireplace with artificial stone, then wooden beams on the ceiling can serve as a harmonious addition. They will become an original detail of an archaic interior that will make your living room stand out from thousands of everyday options.

When entering the living room, the first thing that attracts attention is the furniture. A common set consists of:

• sofas and armchairs
• guest table and chairs
• poufs and pedestals
• racks
• Technics

For a spacious room, made in a classic style, wide sofas with carved legs and the same armchairs are appropriate. Matching the overall background or, conversely, contrasting with the walls, these items will emphasize the refined taste of the owner of the home. Paintings or reproductions with motives of ancient times will complement the idea of ​​solemnity. And if you want to slightly dilute the classics, then the glass table and chairs with high backs will bring a touch of modernity.

Minimalist furnishings in light colors, with wooden furniture of regular geometric shapes, low horizontal shelves and a small table - does not prevent air from circulating in a space free from an abundance of furniture. Minimalism is characterized by large windows that let in streams of light. Upholstery materials, curtains, decorative elements - only natural, not flashy colors.

Do-it-yourself repair is a laborious process. But the inimitable and exclusive environment, obtained as a result, will give a pleasant pleasure for a long time and the desire to place a photo of your living room in the gallery of popular pictures.

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The living room is a room in which the owners show their lifestyle to the guests, it is the decor that makes it possible to add a zest to the interior design of this room, to make it special. It is not difficult to decorate in your own living room with your own hands. Just follow a few tips.

First of all, you need to decide on the direction and style of the living room interior. It is worth choosing the option that best suits the character and therefore more attractive to the owners. Also, you should immediately decide on the purpose of the decor and take into account the details. For example, for a small living room, it is better to decorate the walls and ceiling in light colors, add mirror elements for the walls - this way you can visually increase the area. In the large living room, the area allows you to place various items related to hobbies, for example, collections or an aquarium. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the interaction and combination of all selected elements, to allocate a separate place for their placement.

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The decor of this room includes a choice of colors and coatings for walls, ceilings and floors, as well as all kinds of decoration options. Furniture plays an important role - it occupies the largest area. The correct choice of its shape and color is the key to success in decorating a living room.

Another important feature of the living room is lighting - it can be decorated in various options from a ceiling chandelier to all kinds of fixtures.

Also, various little things that show the life of the owners, hobbies and leisure are well suited.

The Hall is the key room in most apartments and only needs to be renovated with a well thought out design. The interior plays an important role in its compilation. The need to attract experienced designers depends on whether the repair will be cosmetic or larger, or the residents will carry out all the work on their own.

Most often, living rooms are commissioned to be repaired by professionals in order to avoid negative effects and mistakes. But if you want to save money or not depend on anyone to realize your ideal, you will have to do the repair yourself.

In an old panel house, the main problem that needs to be addressed urgently is the lack of usable space. Capital work (with redevelopment) is quite expensive and almost always requires approval. Therefore, they mainly carry out budgetary cosmetic repairs, limiting themselves to visual expanding effects.

As in any other room, the living room is being renovated, starting from the ceiling. In case of an acute shortage of space, it is covered with plasterboard plates. Such a solution, while elegant in appearance, saves a lot of precious time. The simpler the decor, external decorations and ornaments on all surfaces, the better the hall space in the "Khrushchev" will look.

Unlike the corridor, living rooms usually do not lack natural light. And if it still exists, then it is worth choosing design options with two windows. Decide immediately whether the openings will be next to each other or on adjacent walls: sometimes a very interesting effect is obtained when they are taken out to mutually opposite walls.

Space and light are extremely important. But what to do in an ordinary apartment, when no special delicacies can be organized, only a professional will tell you. It is then that seemingly insignificant accents acquire special significance. "Ordinary" apartments are renovated, first of all by finishing the surfaces - only then comes the turn of the whole arrangement.

Strictly speaking, there is not even a need for repairs to carry out zoning in most cases. But if the living room is being renovated, it is worth considering dividing it into functional blocks or improving the previous division. When the apartment has a bay window, as well as in a narrow, elongated living room with an area of ​​15 sq. m, it is recommended to put arches from gypsum plasterboard for visual differentiation. The useful area is not reduced, but the effect of a gloomy, constricted space is eliminated.

The technique becomes only more spectacular if you remove the interior door and thoroughly clean the opening, rounding the upper part of the passage with an arch.

When there is no need to deal with excessive gloom (a pair of windows were originally installed), a sleeping area for guests can be located at the window farthest from the entrance to the apartment. But when the windows are located opposite each other, often only part of the southern or south-western opening is left open. This will create a workspace with the best lighting and reduce excessive heat during the summer months. A cloudless winter day gives a normal stream of light even through a reduced window, but in bad weather you still have to flip a switch.

Zoning even a very large (not to mention small) living room should be limited to a maximum of three or four areas. Otherwise, there is a feeling of senseless piling up of objects. For your information: professional designers consider it permissible to combine only such functional areas that do not contradict each other.

The recreational area should be separated from the dining room; in another version, the nursery is separated from the common space of the living room. Furniture is an important zoning tool: what is important, this technique is not perceived as an artificial or ridiculous act. It is not at all necessary to put bulky cabinets, it is enough to delimit the space of ordinary sofas, bar counters, flat aquariums and drywall shelves.

An alternative is to use sliding doors, such a move is especially good when you need to separate a small area at the end of the living room and cover it from outside observation.

Visual structuring of the space can also be carried out with fake partitions, arches, highlighting parts of the ceiling that are different in design. Sometimes decorative structures, podiums and curtains also come to the aid of designers. Separation with wallpaper is good because you don't need any additional elements in principle.

Sometimes, instead of dividing the living room itself into parts, they try to combine it with other rooms. Such a move is especially relevant in a one-room apartment, where even small boundaries between rooms take away a tangible part of the space. The fusion of the living room and the kitchen is quite widespread, and the designers are trying to find ways to connect the corridor with both of them.

Rebuilding is a must for old housingbuilt over 20 years ago; but keep in mind that thinking over the design of a multifunctional room is not an easy task, even for a specialist.

Whenever possible, try to achieve a square contour of the room, it is much more attractive than any "original" forms and allows you to diversify the design approach. Geometric design techniques help to get away from the feeling of a rectangle. In "studio" apartments, the recreational and dining areas are necessarily combined, sometimes even a folding place for sleeping is organized. In the walk-through living room, it is worth using internal partitions, otherwise it will not seem like a cozy and pleasant part of the house.

In a small guest room, a competent choice of style allows you to create a feeling of comfort and coziness, but an indispensable requirement must be taken into account - the minimum number of introduced details.

• The ideal choice for these considerations is modern style; it is both functional and neat, allowing you to use even the latest technology innovations. By diluting with decorative elements, it is easy to get away from the "office effect".

• Classic more solemn and luxurious, its characteristic features are saturation with white, the use of crystal, gilding, carved elements. In the classic format of the house, molded parts, arches are also used, columns can be placed, sometimes relief cornices are suspended. Above the windows, even seemingly heavy curtains are attached, complemented by a vertical drapery - in this case, the hooks should be made as attractive as possible.

• Provence - always brings a feeling of rustic coziness, this style is suitable for those who do not like the stiffness and pomp of a classic setting. Lace, prints with floral images, pastel basic colors are used abundantly. The perfect setting for a friendly tea party.

• An elite interior can be created even when you like it industrial style - try to use the design for a loft. The indispensable features of this format are walls devoid of any decor, even rich in color finishing materials. Panoramic windows are installed, furniture is chosen only that one cannot do without. To decorate the living room, they use paintings by abstractionists, black and white photography with simple plots without small details. All this is sometimes complemented by metal floor lamps.

It makes no sense to talk about finishing materials in the living room "in general", you need to disassemble them for each surface separately. After all, the floor is decorated in one way, the walls in another, and they are all poorly suited for ceilings.

The appearance of the living room floor can be very different in spirit, but in any case, it should be in harmony with the walls and ceiling. If you are using a contrast effect, be careful not to create complex combinations.

If the original floor is wooden, be sure to check the strength and reliability of all components. Look at the nail heads, none should rise above the surface. Only after a thorough check can a rough substrate be laid, then chipboard or fiberboard can be laid on it.

For decorative finishing, it is worth using parquet board, classic parquet or laminate imitating their appearance. Old parquet floors that can still be repaired are scraped and varnished.

Important: avoid laying tiles and linoleum, these materials spoil the interior and are incompatible with the most popular styles.

A simple way to decorate the walls is to use wallpaper or paints, in these two cases it is equally important to consider what the role of the finished surfaces will be in the interior. Moldings help to cope with the effect of a ceiling that is too low. Surface design with geometric shapes looks invariably aristocratic and elegant. But don't create too many small details, they can ruin the feel.

Stylish solutions, hinting at unity with nature, are easily created using wood and stone decor elements. In a simpler version, you can limit yourself to a drywall shelf for constantly used things. Using a bay window, you will be able to both increase the available space (using it in everyday life or for other experiments), and add light to the room. The final decision depends on the size of the ledge and on whether it is fully glazed or only partially.

You can always repair the ceilings, but it is recommended to take on this work first, so as not to stain the finishing of the walls and floor. Flat structures with one level are created from tiles, wallpaper, wood and decorative plaster.

You should not give up on such budget solutions as suspended and stretch ceilings, they can also look very beautiful. If you want to create a suspension system covered with plasterboard, or combine such a ceiling with tension elements, think carefully about how it will all look. Additional decoration, embossing will be provided by plaster or polystyrene stucco molding, the number of such elements should vary depending on the chosen style.

The color options for the living room can be very different, but a clear choice is a prerequisite for their use: which elements will become the main ones, and which ones will be background blotches. It is inappropriate to make too large accent areas or create them in a significant number. It is recommended to decorate ceilings in light colors, this will help increase the visible volume of the room.

Important: mixing warm and cold tones should be avoided, because only professionals can beat their contrast competently and clearly.

The living room is the calling card and the focus of the whole house. Its design should set the mood for the rest of the rooms and at the same time be multifunctional and comfortable for all residents of the apartment. The duration of the renovation will determine the complexity of the project: it is one thing when you just need to refresh the walls and ceiling, and quite another - to change the floor structure, dismantle the walls or combine the living room with a balcony. We share step-by-step instructions for quickly repairing a living room.

The duration of the repair largely depends on how competently the project is created and the work plan is drawn up. In this matter, it is better to trust the professionals - as a result, you can save both time and money. Of course, you need to take into account that you will have to pay extra for the urgency of the project.

However, you can do the project yourself. Connect your household to the process: the whole family should like the new living room. Put together a plan and think over the details - from the location of furniture, appliances, air conditioning to the color and type of finishing materials. It is almost impossible to immediately calculate the final cost estimate - leave part of the budget for additional expenses.

With simple cosmetic repairs, all furniture and interior items from the living room do not need to be taken out. It is enough to cover them with a protective film. If major repairs are to be made, then furniture and things from the living room can be temporarily transferred to other rooms or placed in the corridor.

Do not forget to disconnect power before repairing. It is better to mark what tools you need in the plan opposite each stage of work. Remember that a quality tool can speed up the process significantly. Some construction companies offer rental tools to help you save money and time on your shopping trips.

Begin repairs with scheduled replacements. The most difficult and dirty work should be in the first place: replacing windows, doors, radiators, demolishing a wall, replacing a floor. At this stage, it is advisable to check the reliability of the electrical system of the room and, if necessary, replace it.

Plan in advance the location of the outlets and switches depending on what the lighting scenario will be. Hiding wires in a false ceiling is very convenient, however, according to experts, it is safer to do it the old fashioned way - in the wall.

The secret to easy and fast finishing work is perfectly flat and well-prepared surfaces. The easiest way to align them is to sew them up with drywall. Its installation is less problematic and faster than traditional plastering.

And drywall also opens up a lot of opportunities for the embodiment of bold design ideas: with its help it is easy to get comfortable niches, shelves and racks, close radiators, and make arches. But do not forget: installing drywall eats up part of the usable space, which can negatively affect the interior of small rooms.

The fastest, but not cheap, way to repair a ceiling is to use stretch canvases. The work of the masters will take a maximum of half a day. Then all that remains is to refine the smooth surface with ceiling plinths or stucco molding. By the way, matte rather than glossy ceilings are preferable for rooms on the sunny side.

The most economical and no less efficient option is to decorate the ceiling with wallpaper. But they can only be glued on a perfectly flat surface, and their service life is short. In new buildings, experts advise against painting or whitening the ceiling: the house can shrink, which will provoke the appearance of cracks.

Plasterboard structures are heat-resistant, inexpensive and easy to install, but still you will have to say goodbye to a few centimeters of space.

Among all types of wall decoration in the living room, the simplest, which means that the fastest will be wallpaper or paint. Fans of the loft style can save time by leaving one or two walls completely untreated. If you have not finally decided on the style of the interior, then at this stage, prefer light, neutral, matte colors for the walls: they are harmoniously combined with any style.

The original design of the walls is obtained with the help of decorative plaster, which is popular recently. It can be sprayed on quickly and easily, but it will take the necessary skill and practice. Such rare finishes as glass, stone, mirrors, textiles will take much longer. But they can be used in part, emphasizing favorably one of the living room areas.

The flooring in the living room, like the room itself, should make an impression - it is advisable not to save on materials. The most popular living room flooring option is laminate or parquet. The first one is the easiest to install and maintain. You can lay it without the help of specialists, but do not forget about the soundproofing gasket. You will have to tinker with the parquet, but it will look more respectable.

If you need to save time and money as much as possible, choose high-quality and practical linoleum or carpet. Both are easy to install and maintain. But environmentally friendly cork, which is becoming more popular, can only be quickly installed by professionals. Yes, and it is not cheap. The same applies to self-leveling and marble floors.

Lighting plays a special role in the design of the living room. It is necessary to take into account at least two scenarios - daytime and evening. If you don't want to bother with the installation of spotlights and hidden lighting, then leave one original chandelier on the ceiling with several light modes or with a dimmer installed to it. A wall sconce or a spectacular floor lamp will be an excellent addition to it.

Think over the furniture plan in advance, taking into account the competent zoning, especially if the living room is the only living room in the house. But much also depends on its size.

In a small living room, you can refuse some types of furniture in order to save free space, and at the same time save time on its arrangement. For example, you can get by with two armchairs or a sofa together with a small (preferably folding) table. Instead of wasting time assembling an intricate, massive wall, opt for a lightweight TV stand and open shelves along the wall.

Making out the design of the living room, try not to harm the space and use every centimeter rationally. Prefer small, numerous details, several accent and large ones: a floor lamp, a mirror, a wall panel, a carpet, a blanket ... So you will cope with the task much faster and avoid busting the decor. Place your bets on high-quality, beautiful textiles. Don't forget to refresh the interior with at least one living plant.

The living room is a meeting place for households and guests. Its main function is to create maximum opportunities for communication and entertainment.If you have not yet connected high-speed Internet, digital TV and telephone, renovation is the most suitable reason to do it.

Using GPON technology, digital services can be connected and disconnected at any time in a couple of clicks. To do this, it is enough to lay just one powerful fiber-optic cable into the apartment. During the project phase, plan where the TV, desktop computer and telephone will be located in the room. To these places from the front door, where the optical modem is usually located - an access point to the network, lead an Ethernet cable: it carries both electricity and data at the same time.

Surely you will want to go online not only from stationary computers, but also from mobile phones and tablets. The Wi-Fi module is already built into the optical modem, which you will receive for free when connected. But if the living room is located far from the hallway, or the apartment has a complex layout, it may not be able to cope: in this case, provide a separate point in the living room for connecting a Wi-Fi amplifier. It is worth placing it higher, then the signal will meet less interference and it will be better caught anywhere in the room.

Place electrical outlets near seating areas - couches, armchairs. Then you can use mobile devices and charge them at the same time. And you don't want to let go of them and leave the network: high-speed unlimited Internet is usually addictive.