St Louis Interior Design Specialist Ginger Huff Shares 5 DIY Tips!

As the summer starts to wind down, do you want to give your living room a much-needed makeover without breaking the bank? Here are five easy and innovative ways you can remodel your living space on a budget—or free.

1. Clear the clutter. This seems obvious, but having a clean space will make you feel better while giving your living room a lift. Picking up the living room will immediately make your space more comfortable, elegant, and relaxing. If you are not sure where to start, begin with cleaning off coffee tables, counters, or end tables. If the project is too overwhelming to do at once, clean in fifteen-minute increments. Use an alarm or a timer. Enlist a friend or family member to assist. If you need a bigger incentive, schedule a gathering at your home.

2. Crown your living room walls with crown moulding  Crown moulding is a cost-effective and easy way to add elegance, glamour, and value to your living room. You can do-it-yourself or have crown moulding installed at a reasonable price. You can choose from a variety of different styles and widths to accentuate your space.

3. Decorate with pillows. Pillows are cheap, fun, and simple ways to quickly accentuate your furniture and brighten your room. If you are crafty, you can make your own pillows available in various sizes. You can find inspiration on Pinterest or from craft books. You can also take photographs of favorite people, places, or pets and have them made into pillows. If you prefer to purchase pillows than do it yourself, you can check your favorite brick-and-mortar or online stores for coupons, discounts, and sales.

4. Re-paint the living room. One of the easiest and most dramatic ways to make over your living room is to pull out the brushes and apply two coats of fresh paint. If you are unsure what color to use, whites or neutrals are safe. You can always change your mind because it is only paint! You can always paint over the color. Whites will make a room appear larger; neutrals such as beige will add warmth to a room. As with shopping for pillows, check your favorite stores for sales on paint. If you have questions, visit a chain or local paint store. There are specialists who are there to help you choose the right color.

5. Whiten your living room. Not only will white open up your living room and you’re your living space appear larger; it will also give your room a clean and crisp look. You can add slipcovers to your couches; add white accessories, hang white curtains; and paint your chairs and tables white. The trick to making your room serene rather than stark is not to have the same type of fabric for everything. Ordering custom designed drapes is one cost effective way to liven up a space. Mix up the fabrics and textures.

If you are new at home decorating, or if it has been a long time since you have remodeled, these five tips will help you transform your living room into an amazing space! If you are looking for something a little more extravagant St Louis interior design expert Ginger Huff can help!

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