How to Redesign Your Living Room on a Budget

Redesign Your Living Room on a Budget

Now and then, most people get bored with the arrangement that they have when it comes to living spaces. But, the problem is that you get this grand idea in your head of what you want your living room to look like. Then, that vision ends up costing you a fortune in new furniture, picture frames, etc.

You run into these problems because your vision is the polar opposite of what you currently have. This is because you are sick of looking at something you have been for years. Fortunately, there is a way for you to redesign your living spaces without breaking the bank. Below is a list of ways to redecorate your living room on a tight budget. 

1. Rearrange Furniture

Rearrange FurnitureYou want to avoid spending money as much as possible. Instead of creating a picture in your head of what your living room should look like with new furniture, create an image with the furniture you already have.

This way, you don’t get let down by the fact that you couldn’t meet your expectations. But, you also get to have what you pictured in your head. Plus, you already know what your house’s future looks like so you can create what you pictured in your head.

2. Furniture Shop in Your Own House

Instead of rushing into purchases and blowing your entire budget in ten minutes, search through your house to find fresh pieces. Almost everyone has that spare piece in another room that just isn’t being utilized where it is.

Looking through your house to find better furniture options can liven up the way your room feels, but it can also bring an old piece and make it new again. Trying to use every single item without spending a dollar is what you are doing, and blowing your budget in 10 minutes is a bad idea. 

3. Paint, Paint, Paint!

wall paintingPainting a room can completely change the look of it. It is a cheap way to make your living feel new and improved. All it takes is a little elbow grease. You would be shocked at how much you can do with a bit of hard work.

Painting a room is a long process, especially if you do it yourself, but if you are willing to put the work in, you can change the entire feel of the room. Paint is relatively inexpensive, especially if you are only doing one place, and it probably turns the most about the room.

4. If You are Going to Buy, Buy on a Budget

Buying furniture is not cheap whatsoever, but if it is essential to make the room what you envision, then try to find the best deals possible. If you find good deals on cabinets or end tables, pieces like that that fit your room well will be the right choice for you.

You can also buy a sofa to match your home. Some excellent sofas and chairs sell for really cheap. Plus, sofas come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you will undoubtedly be able to find the perfect one for your new redesign. Also, move the sofa to avoid movers’ fees. A little hard work never hurt anybody.

5. Rugs

right-Sized-RugRugs are an excellent cheap investment that can hide anything on your hard floor or carpet. If you were thinking about getting a rug, layer your rugs in the heavily traveled part of the room. This way you can avoid the expensive costs of buying a new carpet and the installation fee.

Not to mention the inconvenience that has everything out of your living room, which is often the most used room. Carpeting is just a train wreck, so to avoid it, try to layer rugs and move them in different spots to fit the style of your room.

6. Gallery walls and murals

Both Gallery walls and murals are inexpensive, and they both take up a massive amount of wall space. You would have to worry about what is going to go on particular walls, and some fancy decorations to fill up wall space can run you a decent chunk of change.

Instead of stressing about what to put on an empty wall, put a gallery wall full of old vinyl records or pictures of your family. Or, you can put a mural of something you think looks cool and fits the exact style that you want for your room.

7. Give the Old Stuff Some TLC

old furnitureIf you decide to keep the old furniture, fix it up a bit to make it pop and fit the style of the room you want. For example, if you are keeping an old couch because it provides the color scheme you want to redesign too, throw some new throw pillows on them.

Conclusion

To summarize, the initial vision for your living room might have been a little overpriced. If you are going to redecorate, why waste money on pieces of furniture that don’t need replacing. Being able to use what you have and salvage your money in the process of redecorating is one of the key elements to making this process successful.

Saving money and having your vision come to fruition can be difficult. With the right amount of focus, dedication, and elbow grease, not only will you get the living room of your dreams, but you will also get it for a low budget price.

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