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How to Refresh Your Living Room on a Budget

  • Writer: Melissa Mondesir
    Melissa Mondesir
  • Oct 17, 2016
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 8


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The great Winston Churchill once said that, “We shape our homes and then our homes shape us,” and being intelligent, stylish girls, we want our home to be a reflection of our personal style—and of course, when it comes to entertaining, what’s not to love about a stylish living room?

Well, if that involves buying décor items, let us count the dollar signs: we know redecorating the space that gets the most eyes in the home can cost a small fortune. But, rest assured that if you stick to our list of five small changes to chic-ify your home, you too can upgrade your home style without breaking the bank—and who could argue with that?

Click through for interior design secrets for keeping your home feeling fresh and on trend every season!

Add a tapestry.

A great idea for those wanting to create a warm and inviting ambiance in their living room is to hang a tapestry on the wall, in place of an artwork. Tapestries are versatile and can be used in multiple ways: hung on an accent wall, secured with old fashioned nails or push pins and even mounted on plywood board.

Geo Boucherouite Tapestry

Urban Outfitters Banana Leaf Tapestry

Laser-Cut Leather Tapestry

Area Rugs Area rugs are a perfect way to set the tone for the style of a living room. Geometric designs and large prints cast a contemporary attitude, while smaller prints and more oriental patterns and colors can make the room feel traditional. To bring more depth to the living room space, go for a textured rug.

Variegated Knot Wool Rug

Add An Accent Chair

An accent chair is by nature the focal point of a room, and is a great way to give a room a finished look.

Accent Chair

Le-Coterie JJ Accent Chair, Ivory Fleece

One Kings Lane Geoffrey Wingback Chair, Cream Linen

Hang seasonal wall art.

The most easy and budget friendly way to refresh your living room time is to add an art piece. Depending on your taste and budget, art can be changed every season to match your mood.

Stamped Ivory Metal Tiles Set

Add Accent Pillows

Bright prints, textures and even words embroidered onto a comfortable pillow can be the best accents for a living room. They easily add interest to the room and draw attention to the couch or chair they are placed on. Overall, accent pillows are a simple and budget friendly way to transform a living room space.

Blue Agate Wall Art

Framed Print - Brooklyn Bridge

Arteriors Apollo Wall Medallions

Toss in a few accent pillows.

Bright prints, textures and even words embroidered onto a comfortable pillow can be the best accents for a living room. They easily add interest to the room and draw attention. Overall, accent pillows are a simple and budget friendly way to transform a living room space.

Kenneth Cole Reaction Home Mineral Calm Oblong Throw Pillow in Oatmeal

Khan Faux-Fur Pillows

What are your favorite décor tips to revamp your living room? Share them below.

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