Chances are, you and your family spend a lot of time in your living room. It’s the hub of many homes and an ideal place to relax, enjoy time together and work on your favorite hobbies. Unfortunately, being one of the busiest and most-used rooms in the home, living rooms get a lot of wear and tear. If your living room is beginning to feel a bit too lived in and tidying up won’t help, you may think you need to completely remodel. There are plenty of ways to give this room a facelift to refresh it without tearing down any walls or taking on any other major renovation projects.
Regardless of your budget and design sense, there are several ways to upgrade your living room to make it cozier and more welcoming. And a lot of them take little to no time. If you are tired of looking at a dingy, outdated or boring living area, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re sharing a few of our favorite ways to upgrade your living room. From buying cozy throws and blankets to updating your wall decor, here are helpful tips. Keep scrolling to learn more!
Upgrade Your Furniture
Replacing old, broken-down furniture instantly freshens up any room. This is especially true when you replace large pieces like sofas. Even the best furniture isn’t made to last forever, so don’t feel bad about replacing yours if it’s no longer working for you.
Keep both style and practicality in mind when shopping for new furniture for your living room. If your living area is small, keep size in mind too. Investing in a nice futon is an excellent way to conserve space while giving guests a place to hang out during the day and a spot to sleep at night. Add a high-quality futon mattress made from inner springs, memory foam or both for a comfy experience that’s nothing like sleeping on the cheap futon you had in college.
If you have a bit more room to spare, consider replacing your current couch with a sleeper sofa. Modern sleepers are much more comfortable than older ones. Even the mattresses feel great! They come in a wide variety of colors and styles, making it easy to find one that suits your taste. These practical pieces are underappreciated, but they make a great addition to most living rooms.
Cozy Up with Blankets and Pillows
Is making your living room cozier your main goal? If so, investing in some soft blankets and fluffy throw pillows is the way to go. Fleece blankets are a popular choice due to their affordability. Plus, they’re good for protecting your furniture from spills and covering up stains. If you want to take it to the next level, try wool or cashmere blankets. They’re a step above traditional fleece blankets in terms of style, and they make a big impact on any space.
When creating your comfy retreat, don’t forget about pillows. Throw pillows allow you to show off your personality and add some extra color to your living room. They’re great to have around for those impromptu at-home movie nights. Depending on what style you choose, you can use pillows to add some texture to your living room too.
Add a Feature Wall
If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty and doing a bit of work, adding a feature wall can change your living room’s entire vibe. It’s also the perfect way to infuse your personality and a pop of color into the space. Painting or wallpapering a single wall takes way less time and supplies than doing an entire room, but it can have just as much of an impact. No time (or budget) for painting or wallpapering? Use fabric wall hangings instead. They’re inexpensive, easy to hang and come in an endless array of designs and colors.
Creating a gallery wall lets you breathe some life into an otherwise blank canvas. Arrange artwork or photographs in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Make sure they’re close together and similar in theme to create the gallery effect. You can also buy curated sets of framed prints specifically for this purpose.
Freshen Up the Floor with a Statement Rug
Whether you have carpet or bare floors, a statement rug is a huge attention-grabber that gives any space an instant upgrade. They add color too. Choose one in a bold color or pattern, or talk a walk on the wild side with a leopard-print rug. You can even find rugs in fun shapes. The options are pretty much limitless, especially if the rest of your living room is relatively neutral.
No matter what type of rug you choose, make sure it reflects your personality. You need one that stands out, not one that you and your guests will walk all over with barely a glance.
See Your Living Room in a New Light
Getting the light just right can be tricky. You don’t want it too bright, but you also don’t want it so dim that you can’t see what you’re doing. If you feel like the light in your living room is never quite right, consider giving your current fixtures an upgrade. Adding some strategically placed lamps is the easiest option, but you could also take it a step further and install a chandelier or pendant light.
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Putting up a mirror or two can brighten up your living room. They bounce light around so it reaches more of the room. Mirrors are also great for tiny living rooms because they instantly make any space feel larger.
Conclusion
Upgrading your living room doesn’t have to be difficult. Whether you buy new furniture, change up your lighting or try any of the other suggestions above, you can create the cozy oasis you’ve been dreaming of without taking on any major renovation projects.
