I pulled the border off right when we moved in and the rest remained and basically became the dumping ground for all the things we didn’t know where to put. The bottom of the walls are bead board, the top was wallpapered in a sage-y green small leaf print with a border around the perimeter. Here’s how the room looked in the real estate photos:Īnd the view from the living room on the day we closed on the house. What started as two coats of paint turned into more paint and wallpaper and a new light fixture … and we’re so excited about how it turned out. However, we were hosting all of our family for Christmas and figured a little paint on the doors and trim would go a long way in making the room feel slightly more up to date. It wasn’t really on our immediate house-reno list since our ultimate plan is to take out the wall between the dining room and kitchen to open up the space and reconfigure the floorplan. Whether you start with small upgrades or go for a full renovation, this roundup of chic ideas will help you craft the living room your family deserves.Right before Christmas, we decided to give our dining room a makeover. You can also revamp the area with architectural features like exposed wood beams, custom shelves to display books or an upgraded fireplace mantel. Maybe, you'll choose to mix neutral walls with colorful furniture (one idea even has a hot pink sofa).įor apartment-friendly ideas, we suggest hanging striking wall art, merging two design styles and investing in comfortable seating.
You might want to experiment with a trendy paint color or vibrant wallpaper (we're loving green living rooms) or stick with a timeless white living room. To inspire your next home project, we've rounded up beautiful - yet attainable - living room ideas that you'll be thrilled to recreate.įrom rustic and farmhouse-inspired spaces to mid-century and modern living rooms, we have you covered with inspiration for every design style.
There are a lot of elements to consider: paint colors, wall decorations, curtain styles, storage solutions or finding the perfect size rug. While finding a comfortable sofa is essential to decorating a living room, that's only the beginning. A space for hosting friends, relaxing with family and binge-watching TV, the living room is arguably one of the most important rooms in a home.
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