1. DECLUTTER AND DEEP CLEAN THE SPACE
Like any relationship, when we fall out of love with a room it's often worth giving it another chance and showing it some extra TLC. That's why the first step in updating your living room is to declutter and deep clean the space. Decluttering effectively may take a while, particularly if it's not already part of your regular housework routine, but it's time well spent when you want to change your living space.
2. REARRANGE THE FURNITURE
It's amazing how much difference you can make to a living room simply by moving the existing furniture around. Updating your living room layout ideas will not only give you a fresh perspective, but reconfiguring the space can help to make it work better for you on a practical level, too.
3. BORROW DÉCOR FROM OTHER ROOMS
Moving a piece of furniture into the living room from another part of the house will instantly update the space. An accent chair from a bedroom or a side table from the foyer will refresh the look of the room, and of the familiar item you're importing. This doesn't just apply to large pieces of furniture; smaller items such as rugs, lamps, throw pillows and even artwork or vases will all do the trick.
4. UPCYCLE OR REUPHOLSTER FURNITURE
How many of us keep a stash of part-used paint cans just in case they come in handy at some point? Or hoard remnants of fabrics we can't bear to part with? Guilty as charged. Well, if you're looking for ways to update a living room without buying anything new, designer Tancred Vilucchi says it's time to put these things to good use.
5. FOCUS ON DISPLAYS – UPDATE COFFEE TABLES, MANTELS AND BOOKSHELVES
It's time to get down to the details and turn our attention to the living room displays. These are the little styled and curated vignettes we might put together for decorative interest on coffee tables, mantelpieces and shelves.
6. PUT TOGETHER A GALLERY WALL WITH NEGLECTED PRINTS
A living room with blank walls will never feel comfortable or welcoming. However, if the artwork on the walls no longer appeals or doesn't suit the style of the room it may be time for a switch around. Bring in framed paintings or prints from elsewhere in the home to change things up a bit.
7. FORAGE GREENERY FROM YOUR YARD
Plants and flowers play an important role in the interior design of any space. However, decorating with plants isn't just about their visual appeal. Known for its ability to reduce stress and in the case of plants, to purify the air we breathe, greenery will give your updated living room a natural boost, bringing the healing and rejuvenating power of nature inside.