Are you tired of your current living room and fancy a change, but don’t want to spend too much on redecorating?
Consider these five simple ways to refresh your living room without breaking the bank.
Update the Artwork
Perhaps you don’t want to re-paint the whole room, so a much easier way to freshen up the walls would be to freshen up the artwork. Art doesn’t have to be expensive. You can even look for printable art that you can print yourself at home. It is simple and quick to do, and it means you can change the art on your walls whenever you feel like it. Switch up prints as the seasons change.
You might want to consider making a gallery wall feature or putting up some shelves that contain prints and candles, and plants. These can easily be switched and moved around on the shelves when you fancy a change.
Roll Out a Rug
If your carpets are looking a little worn, or you have wooden or laminate flooring and fancy something a bit cosier, then it’s time to roll out a rug. Adding a rug to the floor is a much more affordable update than getting new carpets. It also means it can be easily changed or moved to another room in a few years’ time if your tastes or trends change.
Update Your Curtains
Getting a new window treatment is another way to update the feel and look of your living room. Sometimes it’s the case that the curtains were already there when you moved into a house, and you’ve not had the chance to update them and make them your own. If your curtains are not fitting quite right and are maybe dragging on the floor, perhaps it’s time to get some made-to-measure curtains. Or perhaps you’ve got blinds and want to add some curtains as well. Take a look at The Sewing House made-to-measure curtains for inspiration on how to update your living room windows.
Rearrange the Furniture
Sometimes a simple change is all we need for a room to feel refreshed and updated, and this means you don’t have to go out and spend a lot on new furniture. By just rearranging your current furniture to a new layout in the room, you can almost feel like you have an entirely new room. Equally you could get a slipcover for your sofa to update the colour without having to spend on a new sofa. Or perhaps get some new throw cushions for the sofa. Cushions can be very affordable, and again can be changed with the seasons. Switch up your colour scheme between autumn and spring!
Change Your Lighting
Another way to refresh your living room is by simply changing the lighting. That can be by updating your lampshade or by adding in some subtle mood lighting. A floor lamp in one corner can suddenly make a darker area of the room into a reading nook. Some nice side lights either side of the sofa can make it feel more welcoming in the evenings. Changing your lampshade or lighting to match with your new rug and curtains will make the room feel cohesive.
So, to sum it up, updating your living room doesn’t have to be costly. You can also apply these principles to other rooms in your home too. By rearranging your living room and updating a few budget friendly items, you can completely refresh your home.
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