| Your home is your sanctuary and you're getting tired | | | | A new painting and some candles will make a world of |
| of the boring atmosphere you're living in. The good | | | | difference to a bland and boring room. There are |
| news is that you don't have to spend all your money | | | | many stores that offer affordable decorating goodies. |
| re-decorating your home. Here are five simple tips to | | | | If you can't afford all the décor you want, buy it |
| help you jazz up and snazzy up your living room. | | | | in small batches, and get your absolute must-have item |
| GET A FRESH COAT | | | | first. |
| There's absolutely nothing like a fresh coat of paint to | | | | There is so much you can do with a room without |
| brighten up and old, boring room. There are great paint | | | | stretching your credit. Many stores have a lot of |
| techniques that you can apply to completely change | | | | mix-and-match options that can be combined to |
| the look and feel of the room. Remember to keep the | | | | create a crafty, trendy look. |
| color calm and make sure it matches your things. | | | | GET RUGGED |
| You can also go bold and daring by painting one wall | | | | A new rug is a great way to change the look and feel |
| dramatic and keeping the rest of the panels | | | | of the room. It can also transform it from cold and |
| easy-going. | | | | open to warm and inviting. Put it under the coffee table |
| RE-ARRANGE | | | | in your living room for a great "homey" effect. |
| Play with your furniture and position it in different | | | | COLOR WITH CUSHIONS |
| places to get a "new look". If you have a long living | | | | Cushions are relatively inexpensive and can really turn |
| room and your furniture looks lost in it, try moving the | | | | the room around. For added color get a matching |
| couches into a U-shape to make it seem fuller and | | | | couch throw and play with various styles. You'll be |
| also create a cozier environment. | | | | amazed at the difference. |
| NEW PAINTINGS AND DÉCOR | | | | |