Design a Welcoming Space Where Life Comes Together

Living Room Decorating Services in Iowa City, Iowa

The living room is where your family gathers, guests are welcomed, and everyday life unfolds, which makes it one of the most important rooms in any home. When the space feels cramped, dated, or disconnected, it affects the comfort of everyone who uses it. If you want a living room that feels warm, stylish, and inviting in Iowa City, Iowa, our decorating team is ready to bring your vision to life.


At Home with Havilah, led by Havilah Peters, brings 15 years of decorating experience to every living room we design. We thoughtfully arrange furniture, layer colors and textures, and style the accents that give a room personality and flow.

Our approach balances beauty with everyday function, so your living room looks polished while remaining comfortable and practical for real life. Whether you are refreshing a single area or reimagining the entire space, we craft living rooms that feel cohesive, welcoming, and unmistakably yours from the moment you walk in.

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Here is how we shape a living room you will love spending time in.

Furniture Arrangement and Flow

We position sofas, chairs, and tables to encourage comfortable conversation and effortless movement around the space. Smart, intentional placement opens up the room, improves balance, and makes your living room feel genuinely welcoming, whether you are hosting guests or relaxing quietly with family at home.

Color and Texture Layering

Combining wall colors, fabrics, and finishes into one cohesive palette, our team adds depth, richness, and warmth to every surface. Layered textures give your living room an inviting character that feels designed rather than decorated, tying the entire space together in a natural, harmonious way.

Lighting Design

Blending overhead, task, and accent lighting, we brighten your living room beautifully while setting the perfect mood for any occasion. Thoughtful fixtures highlight the room's best architectural features, add warmth after dark, and let you shift the atmosphere from lively gatherings to calm, quiet evenings.

Décor and Accent Styling

Curating artwork, rugs, pillows, and accessories, our stylists complete the look with details that reflect your personality. Each accent is chosen to pull the whole room together, adding polish and character so your living room feels finished, cohesive, and unmistakably yours the moment guests walk in.

Bring Comfort and Style to Your Living Room

A well-decorated living room sets the tone for your entire home and makes everyday moments more enjoyable. At Home with Havilah creates stylish, functional living rooms for homeowners across Iowa City, Iowa. With 15 years of experience, our team blends creativity with a deep understanding of how you live, delivering spaces that are as practical as they are beautiful. Reach out to us today to schedule a consultation and discover how inviting your living room can become with the right decorating touch.

client testimonials

Havilah came to my house and transformed my life. She is warm, organized and very helpful. She has good instincts for what needs to be done. I liked working with her, she’s a gem.

Stefani K.

Planning a move halfway across the country with two young children was stressful. Havilah was tremendously helpful, removing extra stress by getting my house ready to sell and getting me downsized and organized for the move.

Karissa O.

Havilah helped to decorate our new home. She utilized items I already owned and bought new ones as needed. She made our new house look beautiful!

Sandy K.

Havilah transformed our space in a way that far exceeded our expectations. I can't wait to work with her again. She's a rock star!

Leah K.

At Home with Havilah decorated my office at the University of Iowa. Both the design and execution were something I never could have done myself, yet it is completely "me."

Kristi T.

Havilah's innate design sense and organizational wizardry transformed several rooms of my home and the feel of the whole house! …

Leah M.

Havilah came to my house and transformed my life. She is warm, organized and very helpful. She has good instincts for what needs to be done. I liked working with her, she’s a gem.

Stefani K.

Planning a move halfway across the country with two young children was stressful. Havilah was tremendously helpful, removing extra stress by getting my house ready to sell and getting me downsized and organized for the move.

Karissa O.

Havilah came to my house and transformed my life. She is warm, organized and very helpful. She has good instincts for what needs to be done. I liked working with her, she’s a gem.

Stefani K.

Planning a move halfway across the country with two young children was stressful. Havilah was tremendously helpful, removing extra stress by getting my house ready to sell and getting me downsized and organized for the move.

Karissa O.

Havilah helped to decorate our new home. She utilized items I already owned and bought new ones as needed. She made our new house look beautiful!

Sandy K.

Havilah transformed our space in a way that far exceeded our expectations. I can't wait to work with her again. She's a rock star!

Leah K.

At Home with Havilah decorated my office at the University of Iowa. Both the design and execution were something I never could have done myself, yet it is completely "me."

Kristi T.

Havilah's innate design sense and organizational wizardry transformed several rooms of my home and the feel of the whole house! …

Leah M.

Havilah came to my house and transformed my life. She is warm, organized and very helpful. She has good instincts for what needs to be done. I liked working with her, she’s a gem.

Stefani K.