Ideas for rejuvenating this space with minimum effort—for maximum return
The living room is where life happens—family movie nights, reading the Sunday paper, watching the big game, catching up with friends. With so much going on, this space is probably ready for a little R&R (refresh and re-do).
Here’s how to give your living room a pick-me-up, without a major overhaul.
Paint the walls
A fresh coat of paint is an easy and affordable design hack for giving a room an instant lift.
Paint the walls
Update light fixtures
Rather than spring for new fixtures, swap out lampshades or paint the base of floor lamps.
Update light fixtures
Add throw pillows
Mix and match different patterns, colors, sizes, textures and shapes to pump up the room’s aesthetics.
Add throw pillows
Reconsider your window treatments
Have you ever updated your shades or blinds? If you’re looking at outdated styles, now’s the perfect time to give your windows—a focal point in your room—some love.
Reconsider your window treatments
Increase natural light
Light makes a room feel larger and, obviously, brighter. To usher more natural light into your space, trying adding decorative mirrors, which reflect light.
Increase natural light
Bring the outdoors in
Potted plants can make an empty corner feel cozy, while adding dimension and texture to a room.
Bring the outdoors in
Try a splash of color
If neutrals are your thing, add a hint of the unexpected with a colorful accent, like a throw pillow, a statement piece of furniture, or even a flowering plant.
Try a splash of color
Contain clutter in style
An ottoman with a lid is perfect for hiding stacks of magazines and TV remotes, while decorative baskets are a pretty way to store throw blankets.
Contain clutter in style
Dress up the floor
An area rug, which helps anchor furniture, is an easy way to add a little something to your living room. Already have an area rug? Try layering a smaller one on top of it for some extra flair.
Dress up the floor
Accentuate bookshelves
Give ho-hum bookshelves a little oomph by painting the back of the shelves a color, or adding peel and stick wallpaper.
Accentuate bookshelves
