How to decorate a living room with a pillar? 10 days of hot topics and practical solutions
Recently, discussions on "How to decorate a pillar in the living room" have soared on major social platforms and home forums. The following are the statistics related to pillar decoration in hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| platform | Amount of discussions (articles) | Popular keywords | Solution TOP3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| little red book | 2,300+ | Column-wrapped design, column storage, industrial style | Customized cabinet wrapping, artistic paint decoration, and green plants surrounding |
| Zhihu | 1,800+ | Renovation of load-bearing columns, space division, visual weakening | Functional partition design, mirror reflection treatment, cultural stone veneer |
| Douyin | 5,600+ | Pillar creativity, small apartment optimization, low-cost renovation | Climbing plant decoration, hanging bookshelves, lighting shapes |
1. Column type analysis and processing principles

According to a recent live broadcast by a professional designer, living room pillars are mainly divided into two categories:
1.load-bearing column: Cannot be dismantled, structural safety must be given priority
2.decorative column: Highly adaptable and suitable for creative design
Processing principles:Turn disadvantages into advantages and integrate columns into the overall space style through design.
2. The 5 most popular column decoration plans in 2023
| Plan type | Applicable style | cost range | Construction difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Cabinet Package | Modern simplicity, Nordic | 200-800 yuan/㎡ | ★★★ |
| Art paint decoration | Industrial style, wabi-sabi style | 150-500 yuan/㎡ | ★★ |
| Mirror/metal wrap | Light luxury, modern | 300-1000 yuan/㎡ | ★★★ |
| Green plant landscape design | natural style, pastoral | 100-400 yuan/column | ★ |
| Functional furniture integration | small apartment | 500-2000 yuan | ★★★★ |
3. Specific solutions for different house types
1.Tips for dealing with large apartments:
- Use columns as natural dividers of space
- Combined with the ceiling design to form a symmetrical shape
- Use marble or wood veneers to enhance texture
2.Optimization plan for small apartments:
- Transform into a corner bookshelf or display cabinet
- Install folding tables to create a multi-functional area
- Use light-colored paint to weaken the sense of presence
4. Creative cases recommended by designers
Recent popular cases with over 100,000 likes on Douyin:
-Lighting art column:LED light strips are embedded inside the pillars to become ambient light sources at night.
-Pet climbing post:Fun post wrapped with sisal rope for families with cats
-Rotating display column:A display rack-style column that can be rotated 360 degrees, with both storage and display functions
5. Construction precautions
According to Zhihu’s professional answerers:
1. The nature of the columns must be confirmed before modification (load-bearing columns require professional evaluation)
2. The thermal expansion and contraction coefficient of the column wrapping material must be considered
3. Circuit modification needs to avoid major load-bearing structures
4. Surface treatment is recommended to prevent cracking of the base layer.
Conclusion:The pillars in the living room are no longer a decoration problem, but can become the highlight of the space through clever design. It is recommended that owners choose the most suitable renovation plan based on their own house type characteristics and renovation budget. The latest survey shows that 85% of owners have significantly improved their acceptance of pillars after reasonable modifications.
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