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When it comes to adding some character to your house and making it feel cozier and more hospitable, the usual neatness and tidying might not be enough. You need to go the extra mile to reinvent your living space, adding some décor and make it more visually appealing. Here are ten ways to add life to your home without breaking the bank.

Hang Some Art

Adding an artistic touch is a brilliant way to turn a house into a home. People naturally and instinctively notice art the moment they walk through the door. Make sure your art pieces match the general color scheme of your house. This way, they will complement the room instead of looking so out of place. You can also go a step forward and create an accent wall. An accent wall is a great idea to add life to your empty wall, especially if you don’t have wall art ideas or a theme.

Switch Up the Rug

Carpets not only warm up the house but also make it feel homier and more grounded. The general rule when picking out a carpet is the size and proportions. The distance between the edge and the living room wall should be at least 8-10 inches. Also, it should be big enough that at least two legs of every piece of furniture in the room can rest on it. It would be better if the colors of the rug matched those of the furniture. You could also try blocking various complementary colors. I find geometric shapes to be very visually appealing. 

Display Reading Material 

Instead of tucking away your books and magazines, you can build a bookshelf or buy a cabinet to arrange them in. Displaying your reading materials can not only be a conversation starter but can also be visually appealing. Try to arrange them by order of sizes or by color for the best effect. It is also recommended that you avoid piling up books and old papers. Sort through the piles and determine what can be kept and what can be thrown away.

Light Up Some Candles

Many will agree that a room lit with candles resembles a starry night. Lighting up candles can change the dynamics of a room. You can also switch it up by trying out scented candles in your favorite fragrances. A pleasant-smelling house is very inviting and appealing. 

Add Some Fresh Flowers or Plants

You might not consider yourself having much of a green thumb or not having the time to maintain houseplants. However, this is not a reason for you to discard the idea of adding some plants here and there. There exist low-maintenance plants that you can introduce into your living space to make it more vibrant. They include lavenders, succulents, and peace lilies. Bringing in a bit of nature indoors might be the missing piece that your living room needs. Once you get the hang of it, you can move on to adding more plants strategically around the house. 

Resurfacing the Floors

One of the ways you can spruce up your home environment is by considering resurfacing the floors. You can opt to switch your floor to a more polished floor like concrete floor refinishing. The beauty of the polished floor is that it is easy to maintain and long-lasting. You are assured of a durable and tough floor that can withstand wear and tear from dragging furniture around and is also easy to clean, leaving behind a lustrous shine. Also, it gives your home that classy and stylish look.  However, if your budget is not so tight, you might want to look into epoxy flooring, which is much more durable and leaves room for custom designs. 

Add a Fruit Bowl to The Coffee Table

Do you wonder what to do with the centerpiece of your living room? Worry no more! Make it simple.  You can arrange some fruits like apples and oranges in a colorful fruit bowl. When you have arranged them well, you can place them on the coffee table or the dining room table. You could also get a table cloth to match and you are good to go. It does not have to be so complicated. Make it simple!

Play with Colors

You could change the color of your front door for starters or alternate the colors of your walls for a contrasting effect. Another alternative to painting the walls is adding some wallpaper decor to spice things up a little bit. This will give the room a fresh new feel. Bright colors are recommended. When light bounces off them, it is reflected and the room ends up looking bigger and brighter. You could also change the texture and try out the different wall finishes to make your walls stand out.    

Bring out the Decorative Wares

Get creative with those fancy antiques and find a place for them in your house. Whether they were passed down generations or you just love to collect items, it is high time you display your decorative wares. You will be amazed at how beautiful they will look. You could hang them on an empty wall, arrange them in a wall unit or arrange them on tabletops. Just make sure they won’t be in a position to be knocked over and possibly break.

Maximize on Pillows

Throw pillows have a way of creating instant gratification if you want to makeover your living room. They also contribute towards making a room feel comfortable, complete, and luxurious without breaking the bank. You can experiment with faux fur or different shapes of pillows and in different colors of your choice. If you like the outcome, you could move on to do the same to other rooms in the house.

Wrap Up

Which one of these hacks did you find most practical? Without a shadow of a doubt, these ten tips discussed above will make you feel like you have moved to a new house. Try them out and watch what huge a difference they will make in your home. 

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