Regardless of your budget, you can revitalize the looks of your living room. While daydreaming about making an upgrade is fun, reality sets in when you have to pay for improvements. Instead of adding new looks all at once, establish a decorating plan that you can incorporate over time. For example, if your budget is limited (around $100), declutter your living area and rearrange the furnishings. To add a bit of interest, paint an accent wall. By removing the clutter, your space will look instantly larger. Plus, modernizing in this way is absolutely free. The same is true for rearranging the furnishings. If your sofa is situated against the wall, move it toward the center of the room. Match the paint for the accent wall with the color of your couch.

Add New Artwork and Plants

If you have a bit more to spend, declutter your living space, paint the walls, and include new art and plants. Begin with smaller plants to save cash. Choose a piece of art that is either a limited-edition print or an original painting. If you cannot afford a limited edition or painting, include a collage of photos—in gallery picture frames—of nature scenes.

Add Some Pillows

Can you spend around $500? If so, declutter, paint, include plants and art, and warm up the space with textiles. For example, the addition of a throw over an armchair or an arrangement of cushiony pillows on the couch will instantly modernize your space’s appearance. If you have extra to spend, buy some new curtains, Venetian blinds, or shutters.

Install New Lighting

If you can spend around $700, get rid of the excess clutter, paint the wall, add plants, hang artwork, include textiles, hang curtains, and install new lighting. For example, you might consider adding an overhead light, or if you have a ceiling light, install a dimmer switch. Recessed lighting can also be installed to provide a soothing ambience.

Re-upholster a Tired-looking Chair

If you have a fairly large amount to spend ($1,000), do all the things previously outlined plus replace some of your furnishings. For example, maybe a chair looks tired and needs updating. If the frame is in good condition, you might consider having it reupholstered or doing the work yourself. By reupholstering the chair, you have increased choices with respect to colors and fabrics. If you find a new chair you like better, you may also consider switching out the old furnishing.

Add a New Rug

Do you have a bit more to spend? Trying adding a new rug to the living area. Make sure the accessory adequately fits the space. One of the most common decorating errors is featuring an area rug that is too small. A rug that is generously sized enlarges a room’s appearance, yet makes the space look cozier and more inviting.

Replace the Sofa

If you do not have any budget constraints, put out the money for a new sofa too. This is more of the most notable changes you can make to a living room. A better sofa will last a lot longer. Therefore, select a couch that is the highest quality for what you wish to spend. If you have pets or kids in your home, select a darker-hued, stain-resistant material. Refreshing your living room is easier than you think. Even on a small budget, making some upgrades can make a big difference in how a room looks and feels.