Today, many people do not have the money to completely redecorate or remodel their homes.  After a while, any decor gets old and you’re ready for a change.  If you cannot afford to purchase new furniture or install new flooring, the tips below will help you give new life to the rooms in your home!

Consider new upholstery or slip covers

If your furniture has seen better days but is still in fairly good shape structurally, consider having it reupholstered.  In doing this, you can choose the fabric you like, which makes it easy to blend with the colors and accents you already use in the room.

Today’s slip covers are an entirely different breed from those that were available decades ago.  The slip covers you find today are fitted, and come in one, two and three piece sets that snugly fit any type of furniture.  The designs and fabrics allow you to create any look you like.

Rearrange the furniture

The easiest way to create a new look in the living room is to rearrange the furniture.  If your furniture is currently against the walls, move it out to create an intimate setting.

Placing your furniture at a diagonal makes for a striking and unique look; place your sofa, coffee table and end tables facing opposing corners of the room.  A large area rug in the center of the room adds color and brings the look together.

Switch out the rugs

Rugs can make a huge difference in the appearance of the room, especially if floors or carpets are worn.

Wood floors warm up with colorful rugs that add texture and depth.  If you don’t have any rugs in the room, consider adding large area rugs or smaller accent rugs.  Have rugs other different rooms?  Switch them out and transform the look of two different rooms!

Color the walls and switch out wall art

Paint is possibly the best tool you have for transforming the look of a room – and the cheapest.

If your walls are currently white or any other bland shade, consider a bright, vibrant color to give life to the walls.  Light shades are perfect for small rooms, while rich, bold colors work well in larger rooms.  Paint the walls using a texturing technique such as rag-rolling or sponging for added drama.  Also consider painting the trim work such as baseboards and door facings a contrasting color for impact.

The art you use on your walls can have a dramatic impact on the look of the room.  If you currently have lots of smaller accents on a wall, consider one large piece that dominates the area, such as a large tapestry or abstract print.

Mirrors can create a beautiful effect on the walls; arrange groups of 3 or 5 mirrors on the wall to add elegance and reflect the light in the room.

There are dozens of easy (and affordable) things you can do to give your home a completely new look.  Put your creativity to use; drag out some of those things you have put away in the attic or storage.  Freshening up the look of your home is easy!

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