Jazz up your living room: DIY

Typically the living room of any house is the most used and most public. It’s only natural that you would want to stay on trend, ladies! And yes, this is the reason why most people tend to spend huge sums on the interior decor of their living rooms by hiring savvy designers and decorators. But, who needs them? With a few useful tips and DIY suggestions, you too can reinvent your living room.

Add some art Easily hang anything on walls. A good rule of thumb: the piece should be hung at a height of about 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches – or eye height. Make one piece the feature or hang a series of works together that work together i.e.: same size, same materials, same theme.

Coloring tips The color of a room is a deciding factor of its overall feel and “mood”. Too dark a colour may be too somber and overwhelming. Look for warm and inviting neutrals and you can live with over time.

Furniture and decoration Instead of burning through gas and worrying about parking do some homework upfront by searching online for ideas and the perfect pieces. Plenty of websites offer ideas and elements that will bring your living room up to speed. On your way, hit up your local thrift store. You never know what’s just been put on the shelves and with a little elbow grease may find the perfect, one of a kind piece you are looking for.

Textures Keep things neutral and add in textures in textiles and finishes for sophistication and interest. 

Lighting How you light the room is very important. Overhead lights make even the nicest spaces look like cafeterias. Have a few table lamps available for more intimate lighting. 

Floral A large leaf in a beautiful vase adds drama and is so easy to do, along adding large potted plants.

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