Produce Eye-Catching Vignettes Try this simple update without having to spend a dime. Round up like-colored accessories to make a pleasing vignette on your coffee or table. Grouping similar accessories collectively makes them feel like a collection and yields a larger design effect.
Declutter Your Bookcases A completely free way to upgrade your living space: Style your own bookcase. Remove everything and think about which pieces you love. Begin by grouping stacks of books, some vertically, some horizontally; add in accessories and artwork. Use little groupings and unite things in varying sizes, colours and textures to get a really eye-catching screen.
Light It Up Look at adding new lighting fixtures to brighten up your living space. If it's the glamorous chandelier or simple recessed lighting, the right lighting is vital to displaying a gorgeous layout. Here, designer Beth Bourque hangs a nickel lighting fixture beside the sofa to get a much-needed reading mild.
Perfect Your Palette Narrow your color scheme. Take an inventory of your living space, decide your three favorite colors, then edit. By choosing a palette that is simpler, the design is more lively. After you have edited, see if the room requires a couple more accessories to highlight your new strategy. Proceed, but remember to buy only what you truly adore.
Add Color With Art Create a vibrant splash with a gallery. Art can be costly, but if you're trying to find a more budget-friendly option, try sites like 20x200. com, society6.com and Etsy.com. Here, designer Sarah Richardson uses a mixture of abstract prints in a variety of hues in the living room's color palette to make this impressive display.
Replace Pillows Get a great deal of bang for your buck by changing out your throw cushions. Same room, same couch, but with a brand-new look. Mix pillows in a variety of colors and prints to create visual interest and texture.
Get Ready to Party Bring a glam component to your living space using a sophisticated bar cart. Not only does it add style to the space, but it's also ideal for entertaining. Stock the cart with your favourite spirits, glassware and mixers. Insert a vase of flowers that are fresh and you'll be ready to party at a moment's notice.
Update Worn-Out Furniture If a piece of furniture, like a coffee or end table, has seen better days, change it using a new coat of paint or stain. A high-gloss paint treatment is a fantastic choice for a contemporary space, or try a distressed treatment, such as the one designer Joanna Gaines utilized in this cottage-style living room.
Update the Doors If floor space is an issue, think about shifting out a traditional swinging door for a sliding barn door. Not only does a barn door rescue space, its rustic look also adds a fun architectural element to the most builder-basic living rooms.
Start From the Ground Up Change out what is underfoot. Area rugs can be a sizable investment, but with some smart shopping, you can alter the appearance of your floor with a fantastic thing. A neutral rug with a picture pattern, like the 1 designer Allison Lind decided here, will be in design for several years to come.
Brighten Up Using a Little Update An easy way to add a designer touch to your living space is a fresh pair of lamps. On trend, but timeless, mercury glass table lamps have an Old World glamour which allows them to fit in with many styles, from contemporary to traditional.
Locate a Focal Piece Salvaged architectural bits, like these antique windows, make a dramatic decorating feature and also add a personal touch to the living space. The rustic quality of the piece is highlighted by easy, vintage accessories, like pretty blue bottles, tall Mason jars and novels.
Get Wordy Personalize your living room with a fun saying. With this inexpensive update, Start Looking for timber, chipboard or cardboard letters at craft stores, then cover them in patterned scrapbook paper, rather gift wrap, leftover wallpaper or vintage maps.
Freshen Up the Furniture Separate your living space by reupholstering a tired piece (or 2) of furniture. Employing an expert to do the job for you may get expensive; think about slipcovers as a money-saving solution. In this sunny living area by designer Judith Balis, a pair of low wingbacks coated in turquoise cloth adds a cheery pop of colour.
Treat Your Walls A subtle, yet stylish design upgrade is a stylish wall therapy. Patterned wall panels add visual allure for this living room, making the room feel more inviting. Designers Amy Bubier and Tor Barstad painted the panels a stylish white to highlight the vibrant furniture and cushions.
Paint It White Give a weary or darkened living area, a bright and airy facelift by painting the walls. Here, the paneled walls painted white give the room a coastal cottage look. Curvy, classy furniture paired with a glamorous chandelier add feminine appeal into the area.
Add a Sense of Play For a high-end budget, look for a furniture piece that stands out. This open-concept living room has a swing-style daybed, suspended from the ceiling, adding an element of fun and whimsy.
Create a Custom Look Take your living room to the next level with a custom built-in. Here, designer Dahlia Mahmood creates built-in banquette seating with this ultra-sophisticated living room. A soft neutral palette, hot textures and a curtain of crystals behind the banquette evokes immediate ambience.
Start From Scratch If your budget permits, go for a complete makeover. Start with a neutral foundation -- picking all of your permanent pieces, like couches, tables and chairs, in go-with-anything neutral shades. After that, add color and design with pillows, framed artwork and accessories. Here, designer Joel Snayd utilizes a gray-and-white colour palette to set the tone for this contemporary farmhouse living room. He brings from the glam with all the bits which may be switched out later, such as the floral-printed stools, colorful bolster cushions and eclectic mix of accessories.
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