Update Your Living Room for Under $200

Some items that can freshen up a dreary looking living room are listed below. They can be had for under $20 a piece. Check out websites at the bottom under sources on where to purchase.

Paint

A new can of paint at Wal-Mart can be bought for fewer than 13 dollars. Fresh paint covers up scratches, stain and provides a new room smell that can be pleasing to the nasal. Open up a dark room by painting a lighter blue. Paints are lead free, latex and are safe to use. All you need is one to two cans for a 17 by 14 foot room.

Curtains

There are usually two to three windows in a living room in a small home. The various sizes, style, and colors of drapes or curtains can offer a down to earth or dramatic look to a room. Matt solid colored curtains simplify a room, while a dazzling detailed fabric of gold threads illuminates a room. Curtain prices vary but affordable ones can be found at your local Wal-Mart or Target store within your budget. Make your own by simply sewing one edge to make a loop for curtain rods to pass through. Fabric shower curtains are another idea.

Art

Art makes a statement. It is said a picture is worth a thousand words. Target, Marshall's or TJ Maxx has many unique arts that suit your taste that are within your budget. Choose a piece that is appropriate for the theme, color, or design of your living room. You may also make your own by cutting pictures out of a magazine and frame them.

Accessories

New pillows for the sofas give you a place for your head when you're enjoying a late night show. The styles are so many that a decision cannot be made immediately. These items can also be found at second hand store such as Goodwill for a fraction of the cost.

Rug

Whether its eastern or western design an 8 by 10 rug is big enough to revamp the living room floor. There are many to choose from that are under $200.

A Lamp

Christmas Tree shop is a great store for all things related to the home. The store offers many bargains, which is popular by consumers who frequent there.

Furniture

A new entertainment center perhaps? Check out Craigslist or Freecycle sites for free furniture or other items. You can also post an ad of what you're looking for. These sites are great because they are free to register and post.

Sofa Cover

Covers that are specifically designed to fit your sofa are a great idea to give that sofa a new facelift. However, you can achieve the same affect with a discounted fabric from a department store. For a dollar to two dollars a yard, you should be to find the right fabric big enough to cover your sofa or love seat. Stitch up or clean the edges to keep them from fraying and then cover and tug in the fabric.

Wallpaper

Discounted wallpaper is another great choice if you choose this method of upgrading your living room. Choose easy pattern to avoid having to perfectly match seams. Department stores or furniture store has affordable discontinue wallpaper in various designs. Ebay is a great site for wallpaper hunting.

Mirror

A mirror is almost like a window to another world. It also enlarges a room giving it another depth. A mirror also provides more light into the room by reflecting a light source.

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