Liven Up Your Living Room

Change is always good.  The same adage holds true for your home.  But since the state of your financial resources may not always agree with a much-needed renovation, you can always tweak a little and inject some modifications in some parts of your home, without having to pay an exorbitant price.  The one place in your house which you can start making changes to is your living room.  So, what can you to do liven it up?

Your family and guests will feel more comfortable in a more spacious living room.  Without tearing down walls, you can make it look bigger by adding a mirror to a wall.

Probably the easiest way to brighten up any living space is to add an accent piece.  In this case, you may want to consider adding a piece of furniture in a shocking color- such as a red or bright orange chair.  It also makes for an excellent conversation starter.

If you’re fortunate enough to have a little extra money stashed away, you may want to look around for beautiful gas fires and have one installed in your living room.  A contemporary style will give your living room a focal point which happens to be stylish as well.  Rustic gas stoves will likewise give off a homey feel.

Get a good quality area rug to add a little bit of personality to your living room.  Positioning it at a slight angle to your furniture will give it more character.

Use books to decorate your living room- literally.  You can lay your favorite hardbound books on your coffee table to act as a centerpiece.  Don’t overdo it, though.  You don’t want to end up with clutter.

Giving your living room an updated look isn’t really supposed to be such a herculean task.  With a little imagination and resourcefulness, you’re sure to be able to give new life to an otherwise drab living room.