Living Room Improvement Ideas

One of the most cost-effective ways of improving your home is to focus on the living room. It doesn’t matter if you’re planning to sell it or you simply want a fresh new look, living room improvement projects definitely will give your space that much needed aesthetic boost.

Take a look at the tips we’re giving you, should you wish to do your own improvement later on.

For starters, you will want to focus on paint colors and window treatments, or at least that is what the article called “10 Ways to Make Your Home Look Elegant on a Budget” from Freshome.com says.

Paint Color Matters

Paint color is perhaps one of the most difficult decisions to make when decorating a room, especially when the remaining décor will be based off the color palette. However, if elegance is what you are after, there are certain colors that add instant glamour to your home.

Choose one of these two color options—bold and dramatic OR soft, understated hues. These hues allow you to add instant elegance to your home. It simply depends on your color personality in terms of which option you choose.

Painting interior doors black is another great idea. It automatically creates an expensive feeling, without causing much damage to your wallet. If you choose this option, however, be sure to add some black accessories to the space to tie the overall design together.

Window Treatments – A Must-Have Accessory

It’s simple—a home without window treatments will look unfinished and cheap. Fortunately, window treatments are one of the most budget-friendly ways to add some elegance to your home, as well as much-needed privacy.

When selecting window treatments you want to make smart choices. For instance, choosing unlined flimsy materials look terribly cheap, even if they are the least expensive option. It is recommended that you avoid see-through materials. This does not mean that you can’t buy off-the-rack curtains. A lot of chain stores offer lined draperies that appear elegant and expensive —even though the price is right.

When it comes to window treatments stick with elegant materials such as natural silk, linen and cotton (polyester or man-made fabrics usually look cheap). If draperies are not for you, then try woven bamboo shades or wood blinds. Just be sure to dress your windows—they ensure your home looks elegant and well-designed.

See some more valuable tips from this article by visiting the link provided below:
http://freshome.com/2014/12/29/10-ways-to-make-your-home-look-elegant-on-a-budget/

Home improvement in general is something that when talked about, is always associated with money. However, it is never true that you can’t go on with a project like improving how your living room looks if you don’t have the budget. Things like repainting and using window treatments may cost you something, but it’s not really that expensive.

Let’s see some nice window treatment options we found online:

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But living room improvement isn’t just about colors and windows. There’s more to it than you can image. Take for instance these tips from IntentBlog.com.

1. Remove unneeded objects and furniture—Stand in the doorway of your living room and get a sense of how the energy feels in the room. Does it feel old or new? Are there too many books? Is there an excess of furniture? You want to make sure that your living room isn’t cluttered with too many objects. All objects have a vibration and you need to have space to relax and think. (See tip #3 for more on cleansing your home.)

2. Color the walls for relaxation—Make sure that the room is warm, comfortable and welcoming. If it needs a new coat of paint or if the walls need to be washed, do not hesitate to do so. White, earth tones or gentle pastel colors work well on living room walls. When you decorate, think about what makes you want to relax.70

3. Place chairs in the power position—Place your seating in the power position. This entails arranging the sofa so that it affords a good view of the entrance to the room and doing your best not to place any piece of furniture with its back to the entrance, as this can create a feeling of vulnerability. If you have no choice but to arrange the sofa with its back to the entrance, due to the layout of your living room or the size of it, then you can always put a table behind the sofa to protect it from the chi coming in through the door and some plants on the table to dispel any negative energy. You can also put a mirror on the wall in front of the sofa so that it reflects the entrance and you can see who is coming in behind you when you are on the sofa.

4. Place your coffee table by the couch—I always recommend putting a coffee table in front of your couch, as you are much more likely to sit there than any other place in the living room. The coffee table has the effect of grounding the space and centering a conversation.

5. Minimize walkways—If you have walkways in between your furniture, it is going to be much more difficult to relax when people walk in front of you and past you. If your living room layout demands this type of setup, it is much better for you to place the furniture in small groups on either side of a single walkway so that you are not constantly disturbed by passersby!

6. Don’t give the television center stage—If you have a television in your living room, don’t make it the center of attention. The living room is for entertaining, good conversation and the exchange of ideas. You may want to put the television in a TV armoire with doors so that you can keep it out of sight when you aren’t using it.

7. Use lots of plants and flowers—A fresh plant is great to have in a living room. It freshens the air and clears away some of the electromagnetic fields that are generated by the television screen and other electronics. Also, fresh flowers represent new life and they look fabulous on a coffee table or sideboard.

8. Pick your wall decor carefully—Make sure that the paintings or photos that you have up in your living room are warm and inviting to look at. The best subjects for paintings are nature and people.

9. Use low shelves—Make sure that your shelving units are low in the living room, especially if you have a small space. You don’t want to feel overwhelmed by shelving or have it take up a huge amount of space and make the room feel smaller.

Article source: http://intentblog.com/how-happy-is-your-home-improve-your-living-room-with-these-9-simple-steps/

By now, you already have lots of stuff to go on with. It’s just a matter of putting the right effort in your own DIY living room improvement project to make sure you achieve success. Again, it doesn’t have to be expensive to create something beautiful.