Decorating ideas for a living room
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In modern homes and apartments, the living room has replaced the old-fashioned front parlor. The living room is a wonderful place to tell your family story or express your unique sense of style. The living room is a logical and lovely place to start making changes. So much takes place in this central space: family gatherings, celebrations, holidays and social events from intimate to grand. Even love ignites in the living room.
Living room – Before the makeover
Here are tips and ways by Susie Coelho (author of Everyday styling) to redecorate and refresh your room easily and inexpensively, using items you already have .
Romantic
This makeover started with a one-of-a-kind Victorian chair I spotted at a garage sale. Its rich, red velvet upholstery inspired me to create a bit of romance in this room, which I reinforced by throwing a rose-toned quilt on the sofa.
Modern
You don’t have to buy a whole new living room set to take advantage of a trend or to refresh your living room. Updating can be as simple as changing one or two pieces of furniture and pulling a fresh color palette through the room.
Ethnic-Inspired
Fabricated Pillows and Throws: Exotic fabrics from around the world can be used to make inexpensive pillows, drapes and throws that highlight your theme and add textural dimension to the space. I chose sari silks in strong, contrasting colors for my pillows and throws.
