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0 Updating our homes and gardens became a national pastime during lockdown. Many of us found ourselves spending much more time at home. Whilst updating our homes gives us a lift, the future still looks uncertain, making it more desirable than ever to carry out improvements on a budget. We look at five easy hacks you can use to update your living room without breaking the bank.
Flooring
Laminate wood flooring such as that from https://www.irwintiles.ie/wooden-flooring/laminate-flooring.html flooring/laminate-flooring.html is a quick, straightforward and cost-effective way of giving your living room a complete makeover. A new laminate wooden floor will make your living room bright and modern. Wooden floors look instantly cosy and are simple to keep clean. They are hard-wearing, practical for pets and children and require little to no maintenance.
Plants
If you do not already have house plants in your living space, these can be added to provide texture, interest and a relaxing atmosphere. House plants are available in garden centres and DIY stores, but you may be able to get cuttings for free if you ask around friends and family.
Feature Walls
A bold, contrasting wall remains popular. The current trend is for a dark colour such as navy blue, forest green or charcoal grey. Adding a painted feature wall is a weekend project which needs only a small budget. The dark colour will add depth to your room, and it will make the other colours in your room ‘pop’. Plants look particularly good against dark feature walls, as do metallic accessories.
Colour Blocking
A tired living space can be made to look more stylish if you have a colour theme running through it. You could take the colour of your feature wall or sofa and use this to match accessories such as throws, cushions and a rug.
Revamp Existing Furniture
If your furniture is scratched or stained, then a revamp will be much cheaper than replacing it. Furniture paint is available from DIY stores and can be used to paint furniture in the colour of your choice. Painting mismatched furniture can help to bring a room together and give you a much more stylish look for a fraction of the price of new items. You can use the same paint to cover photograph frames and mirrors to help tie the look together.
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