You don’t have to spend a small fortune when giving your living room a makeover. There are so many ways to refresh a space without spending a dime. In today’s post, we are listing down awesome makeover tips to create a stylish, fabulous living room on the cheap:
Arrange the Furniture
One of the easiest ways to update the living room (and burn a lot of calories!) is to rearrange the furniture. You can re-arrange the shelves or bookcases as well as the orientation of the sofa to give your space a new look. You can also pare down your living room setting to give the illusion of a larger space. This trick works great especially if you have a small living room.
De-Clutter the Living Room
Cleaning up the living room, removing unused items, and organizing your book, movie, and CD collection is also a great way to update the living space. The idea here is to remove items that are only making your living space look disorganized, cluttered, or downright chaotic. Clutter only muddles the look of your living space. Keeping your living room tidy and organized makes a great impression on guests too!
Start by making a mental list of all the furniture and living room items that you need and don’t need. Get rid of certain items that gather dust in your living area to maximize the space.
Adding Accent Pieces
Adding accent pieces is an affordable way to breathe life back into an outdated living space. And you don’t have to spend a lot of money on living room accessories. You can even make your own accent pieces. One way to add a pop of color to your living space is by placing accent cushions or pillows on the couch. Adding a beautiful rug or a throw also makes for a stylish space too!
Stacking a couple of your favorite books and top it off with an unexpected item (like a figurine or a scented candle) adds a stylish vibe to your coffee table. You can also make your own corkboard and stick pictures to refresh your living space. A colorful lampshade makes a versatile piece that can be mixed and matched easily with different color schemes. To add greenery to freshen up your space, you can also add indoor plants, terrariums, or flowering pots in the living room area!
Improving the Lighting
Create a warm, inviting ambiance in the living area by improving the lighting. To make the living space as relaxing as possible, remove any source of harsh light. You want to let the natural light in by removing obstacles near the window area.
Accent Wall
A unique way to create a chic, modern living space is adding an accent wall. An accent wall is a wall painted in a bold color or different wall pattern. This is a great technique to liven up an otherwise neutral living room. You can do the painting yourself to save a few bucks. To create an accent wall, pick the wall you want to transform into an accent wall and prep it by sanding it down. Then, paint an even layer of primer and two to three coats of the accent wall color. Leave the wall to dry and you are done!