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Home » The Home » Decor & Design » 7 Budget-Friendly Design Tips To Spruce Up Your Living Room

Decor & Design · November 23, 2021

7 Budget-Friendly Design Tips To Spruce Up Your Living Room

7 Budget-Friendly Design Tips To Spruce Up Your Living Room

For most people, the living room is a go-to place for relaxation and socializing. Because of this, it must be aesthetically pleasing and furnished with pieces that can withstand regular use. However, designing a beautiful yet comfortable living room on a budget may seem like a daunting task for many homeowners.

The good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to improve the look of your living room. There are several simple and affordable ways to transform your space without breaking the bank. Here are some inexpensive design concepts that may rejuvenate your living room in no time at all:

1) Enhance Your Storage Options

Functional storage is hardly the most thrilling design concept for a budget living room. But managing clutter and adding storage may completely alter and bring flair to a room. If you still don’t have the ideal storage for your living room, you can check out RJ Living’s wall shelves online and others like them.

If you have a bookcase or built-in shelving, consider updating it. You can make frequent changes to the items you display on them. You can also add artwork, pictures, small potted plants, and magazines to bring freshness and color to your space.

RJ Living's wall shelves online

 

2) Light It Up

Updating your lighting is another easy and inexpensive way to reinvigorate your living room. To make your home much brighter, think about installing new light fixtures. Good lighting is essential for showcasing a stunning design, whether you go for a flashy chandelier or modest inset lights.

Moreover, if you don’t want your space to look like a surgery room due to excessive lighting, use floor or table lights at various heights. You can also create mood-altering pools of light by layering your lighting in the same manner.

Additionally, you can make use of lampshades to adorn your space. You may alter the ambiance by swapping out the lampshade accessories you’re using. Try switching from white to black, ruffled to flat, or basic to patterned to see how it looks on your lamp and the overall design of the room.

3) Use Paint To Refresh Your Space

The most apparent approach to change the appearance of a space is to add fresh coats of paint. The best thing is it’ll cost you just a few dollars and a bit of time. You can also do many things with paint. Use it to paint walls, spruce up yard sale finds, restore worn-out flooring, or show off a room’s architectural details.

Moreover, you could also use paint to brighten up other pieces of furniture in your living room, including your bookshelves. However, if yours are too old or damaged to be restored with paint, you can always shop bookshelves in Australia or any part of the world, for that matter.

4) Add Greenery As Décor

Plants are a quick and simple way to improve your décor. They breathe new life into a place by adding color, shape, texture, and natural beauty. In addition, low-maintenance plants are often available at reasonable costs.

To give your living area more vitality, look for unique leaf forms or bright foliage. You can also use a potted plant as a feature on your coffee table. Moreover, hanging a plant at an empty corner can make a bare space more interesting.

5) Repurpose Vintage Or Thrifted Décor

If you’re looking to make vintage-inspired furniture that’s also useful, repurposed goods are a great option. Looking for cheap living room décor at garage sales and flea markets can save you money and update your living room simultaneously. Furthermore, you may use your sewing and upholstering skills to either reupholster or create slipcovers for old furniture. Your options are limitless if you let your creativity flow.

6) Swap Out Your Pillows

Updating your throw pillows is a cost-efficient way to style up your living room. Simply switch up the seasonal pillows and throw blankets you have on hand. The new colors and textures would be enough to transform the space.

For a breath of fresh air in the area, remove heavy, dark cushions and blankets that are more appropriate for winter and replace them with summer-friendly light and fresh ones. Then, you can change back to the previous items when the cold season comes around again.

7) Hang New Curtains

Because you’re so accustomed to the way your living room curtains appear, you may have missed the fact that they’ve faded significantly or no longer fit the décor in your room. Changing your curtains to something lighter may make a huge impact on the appearance of the room. In addition, it can make the area seem more spacious and airier.

Another curtain design suggestion is to place them a few inches above the window frame to give the illusion of more height. This idea will also make the window look bigger.

Final Thoughts

Updating your living room on a limited budget is easier than it sounds. A few adjustments to the color palette, furnishings, or shelf placement can make a dramatic impact without being too costly. Consider these cost-effective decorating methods to create a living space that’s as visually appealing as it is functional.

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