Small changes to your family room can create a welcoming space that looks great without breaking the bank. If you’re planning to redecorate, here are 6 essential tips to keep you on budget. If you have a family room and dining room connection that goes into one another, you may want to think about matching the two areas to create a flowing design. There are many possibilities that you can go for, so hopefully, these tips will be able to help you with your choices.
Remove any clutter
A great starting point is to give yourself a clean canvas by removing any unnecessary clutter or furniture that no longer serves a purpose. Ask a friend to help move existing furniture in different groupings. You may find a new set up that not only looks visually appealing but also adds more space.
Get painting
This is a low cost and easy technique to completely transform your lounge from a dull space to a vibrant, chill out den. Using a different or bold colour on one wall is good way to create a unique feature. Alternatively, opt for a deep shade across the entire room for a cosy and warming look. You can also update tired furniture and flooring with lighter shades of paint.
Set the mood
Creating a cosy and relaxed ambience is easy with the right lighting. Visit some second hand stores and you could find a bargain lampshade or unique light fixture. This can give your lounge that distinct look and makes for a great talking piece. For a more refined approach, try purchasing matching lampshades and placing them either side of your couch.
Add some comfort
Purchasing a new sofa can be a costly investment so why not revive your old furniture instead. Cushions are an affordable way to add colour to your room whilst making the space more inviting. You can also add decorating touches yourself, sewing on tassels and vintage buttons for a personalised touch.
DIY you artwork
Flea markets are a great place to find vintage pieces from one of a kind clocks to art prints and old frames. You can always add a lick of paint to tired looking antiques and showcase them on the wall or bookshelf. Repurposing standard items bought at low cost from a supermarket can also be a good way to get that rustic DIY look.
Alternatively, create some digital artwork using a free app on your phone or a tablet. You can then send the files to a professional printer near you. They can print your art for a very reasonable price, which you can then place on your walls. This is also an ideal way to get the kids involved as they can easily create some digital art on a rainy day.
Be unique
Add personalized items which reflect your family’s character and individual tastes. This may include a photo collage of family holidays or a bookshelf full of your favourite novels. Hand crafted keepsakes are also great such as chunky wooden alphabet signs spelling your family’s surname.
Follow these simple steps and start creating a beautiful room that the whole family can enjoy. These budget friendly ideas mean more money in your pocket for a rainy day.
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I am desperate to make so many changed to my entire home! I often move my furniture around which helps me deal with all the clutter
Some good tips, I think a lick of paint can really transform a space and will be doing that as soon as we move house soon to give it a new feel.
These are brilliant ideas and I would love to redecorate but sadly I rent and therefore the decor is stuck as “undead granny” or “magnolia hell”
These are such great ideas, I really want to try and decorate this place sometime and just add a little something to it. x
This is such a good post, I think its so important to be able to decorate on a budget as it gets your creative juices flowing and it makes your home so individual xxxx
Our living room is being steadily updated but the fireplace and furniture are my biggest bugbears – neither of which can be sorted cheaply unfortunately. You’ve got some great ideas here.
I think DIYing your artwork is a fab tip – it makes it personal and more your space and it’s way cheaper too 🙂
Such awesome tips. I’m in the middle of sorting out redecorating our main room and my bedroom. I’m a big lover of DIY-ing art work and room decor.
I particularly like the tip about adding some new cushions. Sofas are expensive and often covering them up with a fluffy blanket and some new cushions are all you need!
Fab post! I am doing a post of decorating rented apartment and you really inspired me!
Great tips! We really need to get decorating, but I am not sure I can deal with more mess right now – I might have to wait until after Christmas (which sounds lazy) but I do really like the sound of a bold feature wall
Thanks for this – we’ll soon be decorating our home on a real budget and these are great tips.
I like plain colours but with colourful accessories x
I need to decorate every room except the children’s. But, I tune out at the mention of your first point – Clutter! I am a super hoarder and have clutter everywhere! Kaz x
This post was so useful as I wanted to decorate a room and I didn’t know what to do. I love watching DIY tutorials and I think they make the room so much more special.
Fab tips – I love the idea of personalising your art work. Picking the right lighting is also super important – I love walking around the lighting section of department stores for inspiration x
Had to giggle then, as the pic of the little boy on the couch is just above your ‘Remove any clutter’ suggestion, and for a moment I thought you were talking about him… 😉 x
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