living room interior design in low budget

we live hard in living rooms. it's where we entertain, relax in the evenings,watch tv, and do countless other activities each day. yet when we get sick of our surroundings andneed something different, it's tough to make big changes in the context of our busy livesand small budgets. that's when small, cheap tweaks come in handy. here are 10 small ways to switch it up athome, on a budget: 1.shop your home instead of going to the store, stroll through

your house and "borrow" items from other rooms. or, take a look at what's lingering in yourcloset or storage that might feel new again in the light of day. 2.curate pare down what's on hand, and then style vignettes around the room. arranging decor helps your eye move aroundthe room in interesting ways. plus, when you choose meaningful items (travelsouvenirs or family photos) it also means extra nice warm fuzzies.

3.add plants greenery is one of the best ways to liven up a space. see if one of your friends or neighbors willdivide up one of their plants and give it to you, then find a vessel around the housefor your new organic friend. 4.bring out the books i firmly believe that books are beautiful. it's just a bonus that they are close at hand,or easy and cheap to come by. a stack of books adds needed color, or isa nice space-filler when you don't want to

buy pricier accessories. 5.re-arrange furniture get acquainted with a different part of your space by moving around your furniture. put your desk by a window for a change, ororient your sofa towards the fireplace vs. the television for awhile. 6.diy something aside from the good feeling you get from making something with your hands, diy projects areinexpensive ways to decorate.

it doesn't have to be large, even a quickno-sew pillow adds something new to a room. 7.paint we talk about painting all the time for good reason; this is one of the cheapest and easiestthings you can do to switch up a room. it immediately changes the mood, looks fresh,and can be done without a lot of money. 8.find beauty in the everyday take a look around for regular items that have special visual appeal. whether it is your collection of boots (above),or an old kimono, displaying them in a conscious

way elevates both your objects and the room.

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