If you want to give the living room decoration a try, but you are not willing to get involved in the work, you have little time available, you can’t even go shopping this Black Fridayyou don’t have a big budget to make your dreams come true and you want to wake up on any given Monday and see that your favorite stay looks different, keep reading. Are 10 decoration ideas They will help you achieve it easily, economically and in a weekend. Checked!
© Rowen & Wren1. Put a dual-use piece of furniture
Changing a piece of furniture will always add another look to your living room and, unless it is the sofa, usually the most expensive piece, it is an expense that you can afford. Of course, since you are going to spend, justify the investment and purchase a piece of furniture that is “good, beautiful and… multi-purpose”. This upholstered coffee table by Rowen & Wren, which is also puff, footrest or dining room bench, will make the replacement (and the money) worth it.
© Signature Kitchen2. Introduce a ‘wow’ piece
Let it be of a different style than your living room and provide that touch of attention it needs. You can resort to the ‘unexpected red theory‘, the one that talks about incorporating an element of that color, exuding passion and adding sophistication, choosing a iconic design piece or opt for one as original as this one refrigerator, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Signature Kitchen. An element that will not only attract attention due to its tile covering, but will also be very useful in everyday life. By the way, in addition to the living room, we see it in the bedroom or bathroom, for cosmetics or pharmaceutical products.
© Vibia3. Strengthen the lighting
The key to a magazine lounge It is found in enlightenment. Use it to your advantage. From floor lamps even desktop or suspension. Remember that portable models can get you out of trouble, since they can be moved and placed, for example, in the bookcase. A good idea is to choose a sculpture modellike the North by Vibia, and give strength to your living room or your favorite corner.
© PortobelloStreet.es4. Bet on wallpaper
Wallpaper the entire living room or just the sofa wall, if you don’t want to get too complicated. Thus, in addition to update the look, you will protect the wall from the rubbing of the armchairs. Wall coverings, like this one from Instabilelab (on PortobelloStreet.es) are a sure hit, since you will only have eyes for it, even if the rest of the elements are the same as always. Remember that there is wallpapers for all tastes and with patience and a good tutorial, you can place them yourself.
© Jotun5. Open it to the rest of the house
If you don’t want to do work, a simple way to connect two rooms is remove passage doors and leave the gap open. The good thing about this solution is that when you get tired, you just have to put them back. If you also apply a coat of paint, as in this proposal from Jotun, the effect will be complete. If you prefer other options for separate (or join) without partitionsa good option are screens, partitions with wooden slats or barrier elements, such as backless bookcases or sofas.
© OKA6. New cushions
Sometimes the small details are what do the most for you and your living room. The cushions They are those accessories that dress up the sofa, put it in summer-winter mode, they contribute warmth and create a feeling of home. Take advantage of what it is Black Friday to get those different and original covers, that are a little out of the ordinary, like the ones in this OKA proposal.
©Annie Sloan7. Paint a piece of furniture
It’s simpler than it seems. If you decide on one chalk paintlike Annie Sloan’s, you won’t need a primer. Much easier. You can start with a small piece, like a side table or a simple stool, and when you get the hang of it (and the rhythm) move on to the bookcase or coffee table. He color? You can make integrate in the decoration of the living room or give the note chromatic. Something more daring, but also more effective.
© KA International8. Change the curtains
If you haven’t already, it’s time to dress your windows for winter. Remember that, when choosing the ideal model, you must take into account the orientation of your living room and that now they take away the curtains of eye-catching prints and intense colors. You can put them alone or combine them with curtains, like in this proposal from KA International. If the purchases are already made, they will be much cheaper.
© JYSK9. Lay down a rug…or two!
They are the ideal winter complement (and summer), they provide warmth, help delimit environments Within the same space, they provide a soft and inviting footprint that makes you want to walk barefoot, especially if your floor is underfloor heating. Without forgetting, they are as easy to put on as they are to take off and that there are models for all tastes and budgets. The ones in the image are from JYSK and are perfect for a minimalist style living room.
© Bruguer10. Create an accent wall
Highlighting one of the walls of the living room is a simple and quick way to print personality and style, without spending a lot. To attract attention at first glance, use a intense colorlike this mustard yellow from Bruguer, which breaks with both the rest of the walls and the furniture and decoration. A accent wallFurthermore, it is a good resource to play with the proportions of the room and give depth or height.