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5 Best Ways To Upgrade Your Home’s Living Room

  • Writer: dorsetcountrylife
    dorsetcountrylife
  • 15 minutes ago
  • 2 min read
cosy living room with warm lighting


Of all the rooms in a home, it’s arguably the living room that is the most important. After all, while the kitchen and bathroom also appear high up on the list, those spaces are mostly functional. The living room is a place to relax, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy cosy times during the autumn and winter months. Done correctly, living rooms will nearly always be the best part of a property.


If you’re not currently head-over-heels in love with your living room, then it’s time to make some changes. Unlike other rooms, living rooms rarely require wholesale changes. Even a few smart improvements can bring things up to speed. We’ve put together some of our favourite and most impactful living room improvement strategies below. 




Upgrade the Lighting


Feel like your living room should be awesome, but something just doesn’t feel right? If your furniture and decor are on point, yet you’re still having doubts, then look at playing around with the lighting. Upgrading the room’s lighting so that it includes layered lighting sources really can have a transformative impact on how the room looks and feels. Even a couple of warm lightbulb lamps can help to create a cosy and inviting atmosphere. 


Add a Media Wall 


Media walls are rising in popularity because they allow homeowners to have an exceptional home viewing experience without having to put up with cables/wires on display.

At their best, media wall installations ensure that homeowners can essentially choose how they experience their living rooms. They can have a cosy night on the couch watching a TV show or movie with the family, or they can enjoy a pleasant, tech-free environment. It’s a smart way to ensure that your living room is very much in the modern world while also benefiting from the tech-free simplicity of yesteryear. 


Add New Seating 


You’ll find matching furniture in most people’s homes, but that can create a look that’s a little too uniform. A good way to add some visual appeal is to add new, different seating to your living room.

A vintage chair is not only functional but also mixes up the aesthetic. 


Go Big On Softness 


Having a living room that’s big on cosiness is a big plus, and that’s especially true during the chillier months of the year. One cost-effective way to add some extra warmth and style to your living room is to make the most of blankets and rugs, both of which can have a subtly positive impact on the room’s decor. 


Plants, Candles, and Artwork


Finally, one of the more underrated ways to guide your living room in the right direction is to add items that are wholesome and visually engaging. Plants, candles, and artwork are decorative items that can give the space a whole lot of personality. What’s great about these items is that none of them are overly expensive or difficult to add to your space. In fact, it’s reasonable to say that you could get all three for a hundred pounds or so, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to upgrade your house. 


 
 
 

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