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Refresh your home

Refresh your home
Posted By: John Hunt on September 04, 2015


There are some fantastic ideas that you can use for your living room. They don’t demand a lot of money, and they will efficiently make every interior fresh. Pick your favorite and find the ideal combo for yourself.

1. Wall stickers
If you are looking for an alternative for posters or pictures, take in creative stickers. They don’t demand a lot of time from you, and they come in various shapes and forms, designs and colors. They are a great choice if you are living in a rented space, because they can be removed without spending money. To really make the sticker come to life, the best would be to use contrasting shades.


2. Unusual mirror
Mirrors are one of the best ways to make the living room more attractive. If you want an option that excludes DIY projects, simply lean it against the wall instead of using screws. Pick an interesting shape if you really want to turn attention to this detail. Don’t forget, small spaces can be made bigger by using mirrors.


3. Gallery shelves
There is no need to spend money on expensive solutions for storing. Instead, use the dents in the wall and mount shelves for books, pictures and accessories. You should choose a color for your shelves that fits the color of your walls. If your living room is smaller, set shelves from floor to ceiling.


4.



Furniture upholstery

They can be washed in the washing machine, and they are a true gift. Especially if you have children or small pets. If you have the possibility, you can pick one that has upholstery that can be taken off. For a relaxed variant, you can combine different ones or just use a few interesting cushions and you are ready for a casual hangout in a cozy ambiance.

5. A log fireplace
If you are not among the lucky few ones that have a real fireplace - don’t worry. Try a cheap and likable one. Fill the space with logs, and get the effect of an urban log house, with a lovely and cozy atmosphere in your living room. During certain celebration, just pull some lights over the logs to get the maximum effect.

6. Picture gallery
You spend most of the time with your family in the living room, so that space should be maximally used to expose your favorite pictures and art work. And that can work in a mini private gallery. All you need is to buy various frames and create your very own gallery.


7. Accessories and trendy designs
Accessories can make a living room get a completely new look with a small budget. It’s enough to replace your old cushions for some trendy designs and colors. Why wouldn’t you refresh your lighting too with some new and fresh blinds or curtains? To get a stronger effects, match the color with vases, table lamps and picture frames. And that’s basically it.

 


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