Decorate Your Living Room
When you think of refreshing the décor of your living room you may picture yourself buying a new set of furniture, repainting the walls or putting in new carpet. All of these changes can drain your wallet. Fortunately, you can refresh the look of your living room without breaking the bank. Take a look at four simple ideas.
Put Up New Curtains
Look at the windows in your living room. Do you have curtains? If so, how long have they been there? Sometimes going with a different choice of curtains can instantly increase the appeal of a living room. If your curtains are navy blue or dark green, try going with a pastel color for your new window coverings. The texture, color and style of curtains can contribute to the beauty of your living room. A place like Invitation Homes can direct you to a home with plenty of natural light in the living room and elsewhere in the house.
Buy a Few Colorful Throw Pillows
If you have a sofa in a solid color, try getting some colorful throw pillows featuring lovely designs. For example, a white sofa can come to life with the addition of green and white pillows displaying a zig-zag design. Or, brighten up your navy blue sofa with throw pillows in yellow and white. Throw pillows make a sofa look more attractive and can be useful when you want to take a catnap.
Put a Slipcover on the Sofa
No matter how well you take care of a sofa, its color can begin to fade over the years. Or, you may simply be tired of the design or color of its fabric. One way to give new life to your sofa is to purchase a slipcover for it. You can go with a completely different color from your sofa’s original fabric or opt for a similar color in a different shade. Slipcovers are relatively inexpensive and many of them are washable so they can be cleaned with ease.
Add Some Houseplants to the Room
Houseplants add oxygen to the atmosphere of your home and lend character to your living room. You may want to put up a hanging plant with lots of intricate vining. Or, get a Boston fern to make your living room more homey. Many plants are easy to care for and flourish in partial sunlight. It’s best to check the growing instructions when choosing a houseplant for your living room.
Leasing a Home
These four tips are especially helpful if you’re leasing a home and aren’t able to make big changes to the décor. Leasing a home from a place like Invitation Homes is an economical decision that can be a good choice for you and your family. Making these small changes to your living room and elsewhere in the home can make it feel more like it’s your own.
Following these decorating tips can make your living room feel more inviting to your family and friends. Your guests will wonder what you did to make the living room so cozy!
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