For those of us who solemnly adore our living rooms and consider them the most important area of our homes, nothing can stop us from keeping them looking pretty. And that means we are more than ready to splurge on anything that would increase their beauty and ambiance.
If you fall into this category, but your budget is an issue, what would you do?
Well, there are some little enhancements that you can do to transform the whole living room into a paradise of some sort without spending busloads of cash. In fact, they aren’t ‘little enhancements’ per se, since how they’ll make it a cozy, well-designed room is incredible. And you don’t really have to hire a professional interior designer to update or renovate it for you.
Let’s look at these budget-friendly DIY ways of revamping the look of your living room.
1. Introduce a layered lighting concept
Lighting is the alpha and omega when it comes to bringing life to an otherwise quiet and boring room. It is the magical charm whose touch instantly makes the whole place look and feel lively.
By borrowing this concept when updating the look of your living room, you can enhance its effect without spending a lot. And that’s by glamorizing lighting or ingeniously hanging pendant lights from the ceiling. Candles, too, can change the look, especially when you expertly position them to create a pretty, reflective feel. The main keyword here is to be CREATIVE!
2. A large, good-looking floor covering to complete the look
When it comes to the room’s flooring, make sure to cover it with a large, stunning rug. Make sure the color compliments that of the furniture, especially the custom beanbag covers. As for your choice of a mat, make sure it is not too fluffy. Basically, it should be soft-textured with an earthy feel, pet, and kids-friendly, and probably easy to clean.
3. Long and free-flowing curtains
Curtains that cover the door and all those windows can also make the living room feel incredible. They can create beautiful vibrancy indoors. However, the secret to achieving that is by choosing long and beautiful curtains. You don’t have to buy new ones from Ikea or anywhere since even second-hand curtains that can be washed and ironed are just excellent.
4. An Oversize piece of art on the wall
Of course, you can’t forget to invest in a couple of art – they induce an instant, elegant feel. Choose something beautiful, unique and attention-grabbing enough to induce liven up the room. If its color is somehow contrasting with that of the wall, the better. Remember, the worst you can do is to buy a piece that’s pretty commonplace or looks odd and cheap! You could also make your TV part of the artwork by investing in something like a Samsung Frame TV to really draw attention to it.
5. Make the room look small; up close and personal
The living room probably looks large, hollow, and without anything sparkling, even after you’ve hung those curtains ceiling-high. But here’s a perfect remedy; arrange the furniture to stay away from the wall and closer together.
To do this without hurting that homely feel, let them cover a particular area and the opposite area set aside for another purpose. You can turn it into a home library or give it a worthwhile purpose.
