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Your living room will be one of the most used rooms in the house. It’s the place where you collapse at the end of a hard day. It’s the where you sip your coffee at 5am when the baby has woken you up too early. Your children dominate it when they get in from school, and you spend your evenings lounging in front of the TV. Well, that’s what happens in my house, anyway.
With these things in mind, it’s easy to see why your living room can quickly start to look tired. Even if you don’t stay up to date on interior design trends, it’s likely you enjoy tweaking and refreshing the décor as the wear and tear sets in. Even things you might not normally think about like radiators can be updated for something more stylish.
We’ve recently undertaken a big project to revamp our living room. Having three children has really taken its toll on the existing furniture, so we spend the best part of last year putting some money aside to give it a makeover. If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to replacing your sofas, you could give them a new look by buying some new covers for them from cosywraps.co.uk.
The wonderful thing about a revamp is that you can spend as much or as little as you like. It doesn’t mean you have to rip out everything that you own and start again. Small changes can make a big difference, and you can focus on one area at a time if you want to stagger the cost.
Top tips for revamping your living room
Below are some of the best ways to give your living room a facelift. Making even one of these changes will give your lounge a new lease of life.
A lick of paint
My nan used to say “anything can be fixed with a lick of paint” and I think she might have been right! Giving your lounge a new coat of paint can refresh it no end, but if you’re looking for a complete change, a full paint makeover will also do the trick. The wonderful thing about painting is, even DIY novices would be hard pushed to do a bad job. Hanging your own wallpaper is notoriously difficult if you’re all fingers and thumbs like I am, but I’ve never made a mess of painting. Repainting your room can completely change the look of it without costing the earth. Just remember to cover those sofas and carpet – especially of you’ve just replaced them!
Replace the carpet
If your lounge is looking a little worn, it makes sense to start from the bottom up. A room that gets a lot of foot traffic will tend to show it in the carpet. When people regularly spend time in a room, they tread in stains, spill drinks, and generally wear out the flooring. A brand-new carpet will not only look the part but feel great under foot. It’s surprising how a new carpet can instantly rejuvenate a space.
If you’re on a budget, try a remnant. Carpet remnants are standalone pieces that come in set sizes (so you have to find one big enough to fit your room) instead of a piece cut from a much larger roll. If you look at a company like Designer Carpet, you just put your room size into their remnants page and then filter the results based on your preferences. Voila, your perfect carpet at a big discount.
Invest in new seating
Sofas can sag and the springs can poke out of your comfy chairs. The stuffing can go flat and the seat can lose its shape. Rather than trying to revive a couch that’s had it, it might be time to invest in an update. We’ve recently ordered some new sofas, and the minute we did, the lumps and bumps in our sofas had never felt so uncomfortable!
New seating is such a big part of your lounge that it can completely change the look of the room. Even if everything else in your room is in great condition, a sofa that’s well past its best can bring the whole room down.
If you’re not in a position to get a brand new sofa, consider getting sofa covers. You can pick a color and style that will really help transform your living room. Click here to check out some great sofa cover options.
Find space for furniture
If your room is looking decidedly sparse, you might need to invest in a few extra pieces of furniture. It’s likely you’ll have the obvious – a sofa, a TV stand and perhaps a side table, but your room might need a little something else. If you have larges expanses of wall space, it makes sense to get some furniture to fill them.
A slimline sideboard can add a homely vibe. You can use the top of it to display family photos, ornaments, plants, or all three! Sometimes you need to add a little furniture to finish the look of the room.
Install indoor shutters
When it comes to interior design, shutters are having a moment. They look stylish from the inside and do a great job of keeping dazzling light out of your eyeline. They can go in any room, so if you’ve taken a liking to the ones in your lounge, you might want to install them in every room for continuity. Shutters come in several styles, so do your research before deciding on what’s best for your lounge.