Has the look of your living room become boring but you can’t start over from scratch because of budget issues? Considering today’s economic climate, many people cannot afford to decorate their living rooms even thought they really want to. Now decorating the living room can be done without having to spend much money.
When people think of “re-decorating” they imagine having to purchase all new items, but this isn’t always the reality. Simply redecorate by moving things that you have around and “de-cluttering” the room to make it appear more spacious and open. Going broke isn’t necessary when you freshen up and revive the look of your living room.
Double the size of the room with these simple tricks
Get rid of all unnecessary items in order to make a room appear more spacious than it actually is. The best course of action to take when it comes to having a bunch of boxes stacked up in one corner is throwing them away; however, you can also move the boxes to another room. This is key to decorating: you have more space to display your favorite accents and accessories if there is less clutter.
You should also take placing a few pieces of furniture closer to walls in order to open up pathways to other room into consideration. Heavy drapes often create a dark, closed in look and you can combat this by keeping window coverings simple and light.
Define your spaces
You can define conversation and seating areas with accent rugs. By choosing a light colored rug you can make the area appear a bit more spacious. A dark color can create a more intimate and romantic feel and this might give off the wrong vibe for any company coming over. You need to be sure that the colors of the rugs your choose harmonize; you can either have them complement or contrast the other accents in the room.
The floor needs to be darker than the walls in order to balance your space. Staining the floor is an easy way to accomplish this if you have wood floors. Use a large area rug to add contrasting color if your floor is carpeting. Keep the area open and airy by displaying accents sparingly. Don’t display large accents together, instead put them in various areas of the room; the opposite is true for when you work with smaller accessories, which look great displayed together.
Plants: An easy and affordable way to liven up a room
A room can be given a really natural and breezy feel if you add some live plants. Sure, you can get a “real” looking silk plant but live plants bring a sense of tranquility and calm to a room that can be matched by nothing. Plants aren’t very expensive and sometimes you can even find that you neighbor’s plants can help you get your start for free. This way of accenting a room is extremely affordable.
Old furnishings should be used as much as possible. Today, the gently worn distressed look is all the rage. You should consider transforming some pieces that are no longer in use. You can make a unique coffee table out of an old wooden door. Creativity and imagination will go a long way in helping liven up your living room while on a budget.
About the Author…
Leon Tuberman has been part of the furniture and interior design business for four decades. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in Los Angeles. They carry a large selection of Amish made solid oak furniture for your living room, dining room and bedroom. Are you looking for oak beds for your kid’s bedroom or mission dining sets for your formal dining room then they probably have everything you need.