Living Room Update on a Budget

For the majority or us, our living room is where we spend most of our waking hours, when we are not working, anyway. This room has the most wear and tear, and gets changed and redecorated more than any other. If you’re the kind of person that loves having the latest colors, patterns, or designs or the just like to update the look of your living room, having and using a “budget” is much easier than you may think.

Not all of us can afford to buy new furniture, but we can still update our current furniture by using slipcovers, an inexpensive way to re-upholster your furniture. Slipcover come in many different materials, and colors to fit any decor. Always remember your environment…Use the type of material that will stand up to your situation.

Cushions, pillows, and throws are an easier solution to slipcovers and can be a great way to bring in a new fresh color give your space a facelift. Window dressings are a great way to get started. Using new window dressings can be used to bring in a new accent color to give a new backdrop to the living room. Other great idea is using wallpaper. Using big/bold patterns is not a requirement, smaller prints and patterns can be just as eye-catching as the big/bold ones.

Wall art is always one of the most effective ways to change the look of the living room on a budget. Whether its pictures, paintings, mirrors, or “knicknacks”, there is a style for everyone and you’ll be amazed at the difference in your living room look.

Going “Green” is now trending, use sustainable sources to do your part. Wooden blinds, natural fabric, and sisal rugs are economical ways to bring “life” to your living room.  Using earth tones for your base color theme with wicker baskets can bring a better “bang for your buck” while showing that you’re doing your part to help save the planet.

So, you can see there are many budget friendly ideas to update your living room and make it comfy space to spend your time as well as making it a trendy home also. What are your ideas to redecorate your living room on a budget?