Designers' Best Budget-Friendly Living Room Updates

Freshen Up With Pillows and Paint "If a DIY decorator has only $100 to update a living room, I would start with the decorator's best friend: new toss pillows," says designer Sue Adams. She recommends you next harness the transformative power of paint. "Paint the walls a color that is elsewhere in the room but not dominant; for instance, pull a color from the curtains or new toss pillows." Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

Add Style Underfoot For an under $500 update, designer Jennifer Jones of Niche Interiors says: "A graphic rug is a simple way to make a big statement. FLOR tiles are available in a wide variety of patterns and are a quick-and-easy way to create a customized rug on a budget."

Rearrange Furniture For a free update, "Rearrange the furniture you have," says designer Sue Adams. Experiment with the room's layout, thinking about how you can have a comfortable conversation with someone sitting on another piece of furniture. "Create an intimate seating area. Pull the sofa off the wall if necessary. Continue

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