Decorating living rooms is such a joy! And what we love the most about styling living areas is how easily a few simple changes can transform and enhance the space completely.

Decorating more functional rooms like bathrooms and kitchens can only go so far in creating a unique feel. But living rooms offer a plethora of opportunities.

We're not even talking about major expenses, such as new paint or furniture—a fresh throw cushion, a book that inspires you to rearrange your coffee table, or a new rug that totally changes the way your living room is laid out can all breathe new life into a living space. You can make numerous easy tweaks, and we've rounded up several fun ones for you!

For your interior space updates, consult the experts from JarvisInteriors to achieve the look and vibe you so desire!

1- Start with your coffee table.

You may create a unified look in your living room by using similar finishes or colors to the room's centerpiece—the coffee table—for the accessories throughout. For instance, decorative candleholders arranged on a neutral serving tray will replicate the shiny sheen of a gold coffee table. If you're unsure about where to start when updating your coffee table, beautiful fresh flowers, treasured holiday souvenirs, and favorite books are all stylish contenders.

2- Organize clutter

To freshen up your living space, a little storage goes a long way. Though guests may never know, in a color-coordinated room, for instance, you can prop vintage bookcases that are stocked with office supplies, magazines, documents, etc. —thanks to some ingenious clutter-busting ideas. Store little toys or office supplies in oversized, covered glass jars. Conceal, with style, magazines and papers in large hand-woven baskets or boxes. And, to save on floor space and for convenient access, stack them neatly in a bookcase.

3- Rethink artwork

Lost or stuck? Simply switch the paintings or photos in your living room. To quickly fix the problem, replace the photos on your gallery wall with new artwork that are the same size, using the same frames. This is a simple, low-effort method of updating your living room.

4- Spread a carpet

You can achieve a trendy traditional living room without painting the walls or buying pricey furnishings. For instance, a brightly patterned area rug can add flair to the floor. Place a smaller rug on top of an oversized area rug to add dimension in texture, color, and size. With modern artwork and a sofa slipcover, the overall fresh look will easily come together.

5- Rearrange your furniture

The finest ideas for room updates don't have to break the bank and won't make you reach for your money. Rethink the furniture arrangement in your living room rather than going shopping for new fixtures. First, let go of norms and what is "widely accepted". Bring your wicker deck furniture inside or pull your sofa away from the wall. A fresh arrangement can enliven and jazz up a space, regardless of whether you prefer quiet conversation, have an open floor plan, or tend to gather around a TV.

6- Cover your couch with slipcovers

It's not necessary for living room decoration ideas to center around outdated furniture. A basic, neutral-colored slipcover prepares your space for chic accessories. If you want to achieve a contemporary ombre look, think about dip-dying the slipcover. And, to visual appeal, overstuff the couch with colorful cushions of varying shapes, textures, and sizes.

Read related: Easy Tips for a Living Room Refresh and 20 Cheap Ways to Update Your Living Room.

7- Pump up pillows for throws

Throw pillows can easily modernize your living area in a single afternoon. They may seem like an afterthought, but they're a simple way to experiment with different colors and patterns without fully committing to anything. And, until you need to replace them, you can simply store holiday-themed seasonal pillows.

8- Layout your bookshelves

For a no-cost living room makeover, think about rearranging your bookshelves. Collect a range of mementos in a related color palette and place them between books to achieve a loose symmetry effect. Alternatively, you could display collections in groups of three or arrange your books according to color. You can give the shelves a new look—before deciding on an arrangement—by painting them and covering the back wall with shelf paper or adhesive wall.

9- Embellish a chair

Modern living room décor begins with the fabrics. Got an armchair in dire need of a fresh look? Reupholstering a worn chair with good bones can easily save it. Use your imagination and a fun fabric to update flea market treasures. Leftover upholstery fabric or textile scraps can be repurposed as pillowcases, curtains, or framed artwork that creates a unified theme in the space.

10- Modify your lighting

Lighting has the power to highlight a color scheme, create a vibe, and make a tiny space appear wider. Replace your old bulbs with LED ones to brighten up a dim living room. Swapping lampshades, painting a floor lamp's base, or adding a new ceiling fixture are a few simple modifications you can do. Pick a floor lamp with a drum shade that diffuses gentle light evenly to create an ambient feeling. Choose a light fixture that focuses light on a single location for focused lighting, which is something you might want in a reading nook.

11- Update your window treatments

To freshen up the window treatments in your living room, you don’t really need to buy brand-new blinds. Add some ombre dye, a modern paint job, or pom-pom trim to your old curtains to improve their look. You might also consider making your own DIY Roman shades or striped drapes. Your curtains can look brand new even just with brand-new tiebacks. Modest updates to the decor can make a huge difference at a reasonable price.

12- Bring in greenery

Incorporate plenty of lush houseplants into your living area to give it a fresh, verdant touch and turn it into a joyful, healthy space. Tiny trees add instant style to an empty corner, while indoor potted varieties freshen up surfaces like consoles and side tables.

13- Try a nailhead trim

Nailhead trim gives your living area a sophisticated, classic feel. This low-cost embellishment can be personalized and applied to a variety of upholstered pieces for a high-end effect at a lower cost.

Also read: 6 Elegantly Simple Ways to Make Your Living Room More Beautiful and 9 EASY WAYS TO FRESHEN UP YOUR LIVING ROOM.

Start preparing to update your living room and talk to the experts from JarvisInteriors for customized, creative insights.

And, to get more ideas on what furniture pieces to add to your living room, read this article from JarvisInteriors: How to Use Live-Edge Wood Accents in Your Home Design.

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