Affordable design ideas for every room in your home: Living room

Now that we’ve talked about ways to decorate your bedroom on a dime, let’s move on to the heart of your home—your living room. A living room typically serves many purposes—a place for family gatherings, movie night, entertaining, and maybe even eating—so it needs to be multi-functional. The following affordable design ideas and tips will work in just about any home, no matter the room’s main purpose.  

Add some wow to your windows. If your living room has windows (most typically do) then make sure to dress them up. Oftentimes people forget how big of a design difference curtains, drapes, or shutters can make in a room. Window treatments can be expensive, so if your reason for installing them is purely aesthetic, try a more affordable option like making your own. For example, you can buy a long piece of fabric from the fabric store and drape it elegantly over a curtain rod. It may not be able to open and close like curtains, but it will do wonders for the look of your living room. Think carefully about the color and type of fabric you choose. A dark, thick fabric can look regal and rich, but it can also take away from the room’s natural light.

Make the move. Rearranging your furniture won’t cost you anything but a little hard work. However, it can drastically change the room’s flow and function. Before you begin the hard work of moving your furniture around, try drawing out floor plans on paper. See what different options you have based on the size of your room and your furniture. Changing the location of your couch or even just an accent table can completely re-focus the room.

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