Budget Living Room Makeovers (before/after inspiration)
Your home is your sanctuary, and giving it a beauty makeover does not have to cost a fortune. By room, it’s possible to do this on £50 to £100 if you have few resources, using a bit of innovation, second-hand finds and rearranging furniture.
Bright white often can look start, but off-whites are nice for small living rooms, then choose a couple of accent colours, to blend with the accessories you intend to choose.
Fresh natural paint is the quickest way to lift a tired living room. Some people prefer light and fresh living rooms, others prefer darker and warmer colours.
Living rooms benefit from a few nice lamps, so you are not sitting with strong light over your head. Also visit charity shops and discount stores to find bargain sofas and armchairs (ensure they have fire safety tags attached, they should do as it’s illegal to sell them otherwise).
Experts say that rather make ‘all the chairs face the TV’, it’s nice instead to arrange them in an L-shape. You should still be able to see the TV, but this way you are also encouraged to sometimes turn the TV off and engage in conversation!
Often rearranging the furniture can encourage good walkability, and let in natural light. Look at the difference with this living room, simply from rearranging furniture and a fresh lick of paint:
