Living room decorating ideas part 2. A key characteristic of high-end design is mixing materials. This can be a coffee table with a concrete top that resembles stone combined with burl wood legs or a sleek metal frame with soft upholstery. The contrasting textures create depth and add visual interest to your living room design. When shopping, look for unique combinations, like a velvet chair with brass accents or a glass and metal coffee table. Check out this fabulous chair from the new Athena Caldarone collab with Crate and Barrel. It has an organic burl wood frame and contrasting soft velvet upholstery for an retro vibe. A pair would cost you $1800 which is an investment but adding a pair of stylish ottomans like this Walmart burl wood and boucle ottoman for under $150 will give you a similar look for way less. Furniture with mixed materials will upgrade the look of your design and make it feel way more customized. LTKVideo LTKHome LTKStyleTip