Ways to switch up the look of your living room

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Your living room is the heart of your home and that is why it’s important to switch it up and ensure it always looks the best it can be. It is the place that you will spend the majority of your time, when you are relaxing in the evenings, chilling during the day or when you are entertaining guests. You will probably have parties here, host your friends for the evening and have movie nights together. Because it is the room that gets the most use it is also the one that you can get tired of the quickest and can also need sprucing up a bit more often than the rest of the house. You could find that you have got water damage or some other issue which will need a full repair, but if the main reason you want to change up the place is due to aesthetic reasons then there are many quick fixes. Here are some ideas to get your interior inspiration flowing.

Focus on your accessories

Accessories have the power to completely switch up your living space and there are so many types of accessories you can choose from. If you have cushions, just changing these for different color ones can really make the space pop. Try adding new pictures to the walls, or adding new decorations to your shelves. Get some new candles and reed diffusers – not only do these look amazing, but they smell great too!

Give it a lick of paint

Never underestimate the power of a lick of paint. Over time, your walls can get tired without you even realizing it. Whether you decide to completely re-do the color for something new and fresh, or just repaint over it in the same shade, it can make the world of difference. If you rent somewhere, you could try adding stick-on wallpaper to your walls so that it doesn’t damage them and still gives you a completely new style to the room. Add a splash of color or pattern – why not match it to your accessories?

Change up a piece of furniture

Furniture has a big impact on a space and so if you have a piece that is getting old and tired, just swapping this for something new can make a big difference to your living room. You could get a new sofa, a new coffee table, or a new rug – you will be surprised at just how much of an impact these can have. Why not look in some thrift stores for a retro-style piece of furniture if you are after a bargain and want something unique?

These are just a few simple and quick fixes that you can do to change up the look of your living room without it having to cost a fortune. By doing these you will ensure your main space looks fresh and beautiful ready for any entertaining, or just for you to spend some time in. What are some ways that you will switch up the look of your living room? Let us know in the comments below.