When it comes to home decorating, not everyone has the money to do a whole makeover in their living room. But don’t give up yet! You don’t have to spend a lot to get a nice change to the look of your living room. Here are some really neat ideas to add color to your living room and liven up the décor of your home.
*Paint One Wall
You will find that you can add a real impact of color by painting just one wall of your living room. This will really change the focal point of the living room without getting into a major decorating project. If your room has a niche, that’s the perfect choice for extra color. You can choose a bold, contrasting color picked from a floral fabric, or a subtle tone darker than the tone of the other walls. Any change in color will add interest and splash!
*Add a Few Pillows
Nothing adds color like pillows strategically placed on furniture. Whether you choose solids for a floral sofa or chair, or colorful, patterned pillows for a solid color chair or sofa, these simple additions will add comfort and just the right splash of color.
*Put Some Color on the Floor
A colorful throw rug, strategically placed in front of a chair or under a coffee table can add color and texture to a living room. It can be put on top of hardwood flooring, tiled floors, or carpet. You can choose a contrast color, chosen from fabric you’re using in the room, or look for one with an interesting pattern that ties into the theme of your room.
*Freshen Up the Chair Cushions
If you have a small chair, such as a desk chair or side chair, consider recovering the seat cushion. Fresh color on even this small area will offer interest and bring life to a dreary corner.
*Reflecting Color
Try placing a large mirror on a bare, boring wall. Choose an interesting frame or decorate a piece of mirror with cording or braid. If you have an old frame, consider painting it a bright color. The mirror will reflect the color from around the room and add light to the space.
*Bring Mother Nature Inside
Green plants or flowering ones add color, fragrance, personality, and just good feelings to the living room. If you really don’t have a green thumb, ask your nursery to recommend ones that require little or no care. If you’re gone from home a lot, settle for some of the wonderful artificial ones on the market now. You can find great looking plants, foliage, and flowers that only need to be dusted.
These are just a few tips to get you started. The main idea with a living room makeover is to be creative while at the same time being cost-conscious. It really does not cost a lot to have a beautiful living room. Get started!
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