Is your living room stale? Have you looked at the same sofa, the same curtains and the same decor so many times that they all seem to blend together into an unexciting mishmash? If you want a new environment, there’s no reason to throw the whole thing out and start over. Maybe you just need a living room decor rejuvenation! You don’t have to spend a bundle to transform your living space into something that will make you smile.

How do I update my home decor?

For starters, take a look around and see what catches your eye. Notice not only those elements that need changing but also the things that look good the way they are. You can build on these! For example, if there’s a secondary color you like in your sofa, you might add artwork or area rugs that pick up on that color. If there’s a particularly appealing vase on a bookshelf, a couple more of the same style might perk up other parts of the room.

If you want, you can get rid of every vase, picture, throw pillow and knickknack in the room and start afresh, but the best living room decor ideas usually incorporate several items you already have. A combination of what you keep and what you add can transform the space.

How can I make my living room look beautiful?

You don’t have to take out a loan to create a living room to delight in. Try out a few of these budget-friendly renewal ideas.

• Change colors. Pick a new color or give yourself more of one you already have. Painting is only one way; you can add throw pillows, curtains and artwork that revel in your chosen color. And painting doesn’t have to be one-dimensional. Consider an accent color for the baseboard, doors and window trim. If you’re bold-minded, create an “accent wall,” one painted in a contrasting shade.
• Rearrange. It’s amazing how different a room can look when every piece finds a new spot. The contents of your reimagined area don’t have to be exactly the same ones you started with. Move something in or something out. Select an accent chair or a new coffee or end table. If you like your sofa, chairs and TV pretty much where they are, try rearranging only the decor: a simple task that will give you ideas about your room’s potential.
• Dress up the walls. Create a gallery wall. Hang some sculptural wall art. Reframe your art with frames that match each other or are similar to other decor in the room.
• Experiment with lamps. Both floor and table lamps give you two enhancements for the price of one. They’re attractive pieces on their own, and you can position them to throw off light that alters the feel of a room.
• Move your TV. If it’s on a stand, consider mounting it on the wall. Or take it from the wall and showcase it on an entertainment center or media console.
• Bring in some greenery. Hang it with macrame or pot it on a bookshelf or table. This bright and natural element is sure to add cheer to your space.
• Throw some rugs. Replacing carpet or flooring is a major project, but adding an area rug isn’t. Don’t be afraid to go bold with a bright color or interesting pattern. It’s easier to try out new ideas when you aren’t committing to a complete new surface.

How can I make my living room look bigger?

A small space can be a beautiful one, but it’s even more attractive if you make it feel larger. Here are a few ideas on how to do just that:

• Declutter. Is there a piece, a chair or table, that doesn’t quite have to be there? Take it out! Arrange furniture so people have nice wide lanes for walking. Consider coffee tables, end tables and ottomans with storage compartments for a more streamlined appearance.
• Brighten and lighten up. A brighter space seems roomier. Let the sunlight in with tied-back or pulled-back curtains, and choose soft colors and light material such as linen. Instead of dark and heavy chairs and sofas, select white and beige. For a stunning room-brightener, try white with a popping accent color. Paint walls a light color and prefer matte over glossy – it gives a less patchy and more diffuse look. And nothing lightens up a room like a white ceiling.
• Choose colorful decor. Pick throw pillows that jump out against your light-colored sofa. Hang vibrant art. Let bowls and vases be white or bright. Metallic wall and table sculpture and metallic-framed mirrors reflect light. Mirrors facing each other from opposite walls give an “infinity” illusion of depth.
• Go thin. Favor tall and narrow bookshelves over short and wide. Or use floating shelves instead. Pick a taller entertainment center. But keep this high furniture away from the windows. Put the bookcases on walls perpendicular to those windows. Choose tables with tall, thins legs, and try out a coffee table with a glass top.

Don’t let yourself suffer from living room “blahs.” Put a few living room decor ideas into practice and watch a whole new space take shape.