Updating living rooms

Coffee tables, oh one of my loves to search and swoon over! It is an essential living room piece in your toolbox of designs for your living space. Recently, I was commitment phobic and frankly on a budget, so I used my favorite pouf and guess what, the IG design world loved it!

Soon I will delve into this lovely subject, but for now think of how the room is already situated. Is your sofa square and masculine? Then perhaps a round, softer table will help the room feel more inviting. Are the colors and fabrics in the room quite feminine? Then perhaps a beautiful mid mod walnut or acorn wood table will complete the look. Create the vibe you want your guests to feel by adding lighting to a room.

Do you remember her? I noticed after many, many episodes that she strategically put in lighting all over her designs to highlight key areas in the room.

A literal light bulb went on in my head, aha! Lighting makes things so much more prettier and functional. Tiny spot lighting above the entry way for a statement print to lighting above the bed or in the kitchen. It was then I realized, wow lighting is SO important in good design. Well, I could go on and on and on. I have to pick up the kids from school and do the whole afternoon activities shuffle. See you in a few! Love this Anita! I so agree about lighting. I remember one of my interior design professors early on told us that the most important thing about design is lighting.

It is so important! Love your light and bright living room so much! Thank you SO much Kim! Simply swap out your living room's photographs or paintings. For a quick fix, keep your gallery wall arrangement or picture frames and change out the images for new artwork of the same size. This will make it easy to get an updated look in your living room with little effort. Updating a traditional living room can be done without replacing expensive furniture or painting the walls.

Take this room for example. A bright patterned area rug incorporates style underfoot. To create dimension in size, color, and texture, layer a smaller rug on an over-sized area rug. A sofa slipcover and contemporary art put the finishing touches on the living room refresh. On a tight budget? The best living room ideas don't have you reaching for your wallet. Instead of heading to the store, rethink your living room furniture arrangement. Start by breaking the norms. Pull your sofa away from the wall or bring your wicker patio furniture inside.

Whether you have an open floor plan , tend to gather around a TV, or prefer cozy conversation, a new arrangement can inspire and revitalize a room. Give boring wood furniture a fresh and fast! Try the fun dip-dye technique featured here, or update with a single bold color. Updated living room colors create unexpected change that will result in rave reviews. Living room decorating ideas don't need to revolve around dated furniture. A simple slipcover in a neutral color gives your space a blank slate for stylish accessories.

If you're feeling creative, consider dip-dying the slipcover for a modern ombre effect. Pile the couch high with colorful pillows of different sizes and textures for an eye-catching look. Modernize your living room in an afternoon with throw pillows.

Although they might seem like an afterthought, throw pillows are an easy solution for trying out trends in pattern and color without the major commitment. Keep seasonal pillows related to the holidays in storage until you need to make a swap. Use scrap fabric for an easy-sew pillow cover or try one of our favorite painted pillow projects to update your existing collection.

Related: How to Arrange Sofa Pillows. Consider rearranging your bookshelves for a no-cost living room refresh. Gather a variety of collectibles in a similar color scheme and place them between books for loose symmetry. Other options include arranging books by color and presenting collections in groups of three. Before you decide on an arrangement, you can also make your bookcases look new by painting the shelves and installing adhesive paper to the back wall of the storage unit.

Yes, it does take time but enjoy the process. Just removed the wall between my kitchen and living room and made one big kit Ching dining area, less furniture and more open space, we love it, less is more sometimes, put a few decorative item on my cupboard and server, has a fireplace in it so very cozy dining with gas logs….

The upkeep is fantastic! Yes, so much less stress! Hi Yvonne, I do love your dining room! I have a very open concept home yay! However, when you come in my front door little narrow hallway off to the left is a living room, you walk right into my dining room and kitchen then right into my family room. It is all very compact.

I wish I had a room all for dining! Thanks for these great tips because hopefully, I will get to use them sooner rather than later! Love, Love, love your Blog. I just replaced my 45 year dining room, glass-front breakfront and replaced it with an updated tall sideboard. What a change. Painted walls above cream paneled board and battened walls a neutral Comfort Tan by SW.

Thanks so much for the decorating suggestions. Read you every day. Oh my goodness, Vicki!!!! I love the sound of your dining room! Oh I would love to monogram my head chairs. No Harriet, if you love them then keep them.

Going lighter will make your dining room seem brighter and bigger. Your dining room is fabulous! I enjoyed my dining room in my previous home but do not miss it all that much in my new house..

Thank you for the link to the round concrete table. I never know what to put on my dining room table…you have given me some great ideas! Thanks for your inspiration, as always! Just beautiful! What is the best fabric to re-upholster kitchen and dining room chairs. I need something durable especially in kitchen…grandkids…:. Great question, Ann! But even more important than that is to have a reputable company come and scotch guard your upholstered dining room upholstered chairs.

Good Friday morning Yvonne you have such wonderful tips and ideas for decorating. I look forward everyday to read your post. Thank you and have a great day! I found this very helpful!!!

It has given me inspiration and a few ideas! Thank you so much Yvonne! Have a very safe and Blessed Easter Sunday! Great ideas! Thank you! Always can count on a lovely room to look at when I visit your site…. Bright, white, and cheerful…. When you walk around your home your spirits must be lifted each time…. I just painted my dining room and living room putty,the rooms are open to each other. We also got a new dining room table, chairs and a glass door cabinet instead of a hutch.

A bit more of a farmhouse look in cream and grey. Love your room with the light and airy look. Thanks for the tips. This post came just in time. I think the rug you have under your table would work in my dining room. I looked it up from the link you provided. The description listed it as having yellow in it. How bright of a yellow is it? Your dining room is truly beautiful…I was so inspired that I had to find a bench to match my table!

I have been slowly updating my dining room and my next project is to make slipcovers for the chairs and bench. I have a farmhouse table and just love it. I change out the table decor every season to keep it interesting! Enjoyed the podcast today! One of my best girlfriends and I are faithful listeners. Twelve years ago. Where I blew it was the hutch. All is in my kitchen eating area.

And here I sit. Another day. I get inspired by your posts and see what I could do with what I have. Thank you for inspiring me! Happy Easter and many blessings,. I love your colors. They would really Brighton up my room. I use my dining room table for everything! I have an oilcloth tablecloth that I always use.

Wipes up spills and protects table too. I got rid of the rug under the table because it got so easily stained and dirty! I will look into something like your rug. I personally do not like the look of puddles of drapes hanging all over the floor.

Messy looking! I just purchased a similar buffet and wondered if you refinished it yourself. It is the finished look I am looking for Thanks!