Mind on Interior Design? 4 Ways to Liven Up Your Living Room
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Posted By: Anica Oaks on February 28, 2019 Interior design can be a really fun and creative outlet that almost anyone can explore. It can allow you to transform your home and make it more inviting, original, and a reflection of your individuality. When executed properly, it can help you to create a space that welcomes your guests and makes you feel more at home. Often, your living room is one of the most used rooms in your house. It is a space for your family and your guests to gather and bond. Therefore, it is an excellent place to begin your interior design journey, and it can help you to set the tone for the rest of your home. The following information provides some helpful tips you may want to consider when looking to liven up your living room: Choose a ThemeOne of the most important parts of redecorating is finding a theme. If you are unsure of where to start, you can look at books, magazines, and the internet to find some inspiration. Doing your research will help to give you a deeper understanding of interior design and the various elements you will need to consider to pull your room together and build a cohesive look that matches your personal style. Purchase New DecorNew decor can be a quick and inexpensive way to completely update your space and add lots of character. Examples of decor you may want to consider include decorative throw pillows in exciting colors and patterns, blankets that you can thoughtfully drape over couches and chairs to create a cozier environment, framed paintings for your walls or to put over your fireplace, lamps with interesting shades, and area rugs that help to tie your whole theme together. Consider New FurnitureBuying new furniture can really transform your living room. If you are looking for a modern and cohesive theme, you might want to look into matching living room sets. This will give your living room a clean and tied together feel. If you are looking for a more eclectic aesthetic, you can purchase mismatched furniture from various stores. You can even go thrift shopping, which will help to add a vintage or antique twist to your room! Update FeaturesIf the features in your living room are outdated or won't match your new theme, you might want to consider changing them out. For example, you can buy new lighting fixtures that match your new decor and furniture. You can also look into finding home window services. Updating the windows in your living room can make a world of difference. Overall, updating your living room and livening it up can be a fun and exciting process. It will allow you to express your creativity and begin to hone your interior design skills, which you can later utilize in different areas of your home. You just need to find what design type speaks to you most and look for ways to begin incorporating it into your own home. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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