A living room is one of the most important parts of a home.A room where family and friends hang out, watch tv and movies, and enjoy each other's company.It is also a place where you can relax, chat on the phone, or even have a nap with your pet.The living rooms should be comfortable and inviting.You don't have to spend a lot of money to decorate your living room.There are many low-cost or free decorating methods you can use for your living room.
Step 1: Adding plants to your living room will bring it to life.
Potted plants are an excellent choice for decorative purposes.Plants can be grown indoors in a variety of shapes and sizes.Plants can be found in a lot of stores.If you have to get a decorative pot for your plants, you can either buy cheap ones at the store or use terra cotta pots from a garden centre.Before buying plants, do some research.Plants that get a lot of light will thrive in the living room.Water your plants according to the instructions they come with.If you think you will forget, you can buy pots or bulbs that will allow the plant to self-water.
Step 2: You already have to add sparkle.
Many items in your living room can be changed or altered in a way that will give it a new look at a very low cost.Replacing door and drawer knobs, light and outlet covers, or vent covers is one example.You could sew fancy trim onto your throw pillows.Don't be afraid to use stencils on the wall, floor, ceiling, or furniture to add shapes and colors with paint.
Step 3: You can improve the appearance of your living room by installing new light fixture or lamps.
New lighting can change the look of your living room.Adding or removing elements can be done to update lamps and light fixtures.Change or paint the lamp, remove the overhead light fixture, or replace it with multiple floor lamps if you want to keep the same lamp.Changing the type of light bulbs you use can make a big difference.If you want to add atmosphere but don't need to use the light to read, use bulbs with lower wattage to provide a more subtle light.
Step 4: Change the look of your living room with curtains or blinds.
You can change the look and feel of your living room by hanging new curtains or blinds.Use curtain rods that are wider than your window to make the window appear bigger.Make the window look bigger by widening the trim around it.The window won't stand out if you paint it and trim it the same colour.You can layer blinds and curtains on the same window.The curtains are decorative, but the blinds are practical.
Step 5: You can add texture to your living room by buying a new area rug.
Adding texture, a unique pattern, or colour to your living room can be done with area rugs.They can be used to anchor your room.If you use the colors in your area rug to decorate the whole room, the carpet will tie it all together.Large spaces can be broken up by area rugs.You should try to get a rug that is the right size.You could combine multiple area rugs to create a larger rug.
Step 6: You can make your own artwork for the walls of the living room.
Original artwork can be very expensive.Don't buy original artwork, create your own.Purchase a blank canvas from a craft store.Purchase any kind of paint to use on the canvas, or reuse some paint you already have at home.The canvas can be painted with any type of brush or sponge.Hang your artwork on the wall of your living room once dry.A simple nail or hook can be used to hang canvases from a floating shelf or fireplace mantle.If you want to pull the pieces together, use one or more colors on the canvas that match the items you have in your living room.If you have a dark blue rug, a light green chair, and yellow throw cushions, use all three colors in your painting.One large canvas or multiple smaller-sized canvases can be painted.
Step 7: You can put a gallery wall in your living room.
You can use items you already have in your living room to make a gallery wall.One wall in your living room should be a gallery wall.The majority of the wall has framed or canvas-wrapped photos.Don't worry about creating a pattern, Hang each photo randomly.You can use your own artwork on the gallery wall, or you can purchase a work of art.If you want, you can hang empty frames on your gallery wall.These empty frames can be used to hang items other than photos or artwork.
Step 8: There is a tapestry on the living room wall.
A tapestry is an inexpensive way to create an accent wall in your living room.Any piece of fabric can be used, including a blanket, scarf, or rug.The tapestry can be hung on one wall and used as an inspiration for the rest of the room.Use decorative nails or pins to hang the tapestry on the wall.
Step 9: You can find new furniture at a garage or estate sale.
Every type, style, colour, pattern, texture, and size of furniture can be found at garage and estate sales.Many of the pieces are in excellent condition, are inexpensive, and won't require any fixing up to be used.Estate sales can happen all year round, even in warmer months.Be willing to negotiate the price with the seller.
Step 10: Rearrange your furniture.
rearrange your existing furniture is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to redecorate your living room.If you prefer a different arrangement, you can either plan a new layout using paper or software or move the furniture around.You can use photos of your living room to help you with the redesign of a room with many smartphone apps available.App examples include MagicPlan, Room Scan Pro, Floor Plan Creator, Amikasa, Home Design 3D, and Rooms.You can download the apps from the app store.
Step 11: You can borrow furniture and decor items.
Rather than spending money to buy new furniture or decor items, take a walk around your home and select items to put in your living room.You might want to look through your closets and storage spaces.There are items you have stored away that would make a great addition to your living room.Don't add things to the living room without taking anything away.If you put an item in the living room, try to remove it as well.If you remove an item from the living room, you can determine if you need to keep it.It's a good time to give or sell items you no longer use.
Step 12: Repurposing existing couches and chairs is a possibility.
If you want to save money on your living room redecoration, cover your existing couches and chairs with slipcovers.A wide variety of sizes, colors, and fabrics are available for Slipcovers.You can either buy new upholstery fabric or pay a professional to restore your chairs or couches.When buying a new chair or couch, make sure the measurement of the slipcover is in line with the actual measurement.If the slipcover doesn't fit your chair or couch, you can return it or exchange it.Most fabric stores have a wide variety of different price ranges for upholstery fabric.You can purchase fabric from the sale bin.