As the main living area in your home, your lounge needs to be both welcoming to guests and a room you can relax in after a long day at work. Outdated or shabby furnishings can create a bleak atmosphere, but you don't have to spend much to brighten up your lounge décor and create a warm, modern room. Here are three budget-friendly tips to get you started:
Raise And Repaint Your Skirting Boards
Tall skirting boards give your lounge a contemporary look, but you don't have to spend time and money replacing your old boards. Firstly, give your existing skirting boards a fresh coat of paint to cover up marks made by the kids or pets. Next, raise the height of your skirting with wood trim, which is cheap and can be bought in the exact length you need for the job. Simply measure the height you'd like your skirting to be and secure the trim above your current skirting boards. Once in place, paint the trim and space between the trim and existing skirting boards.
Replace Soft Furnishings
Curtains, rugs and cushions can be replaced inexpensively and used to accentuate larger furniture items, such as your sofa. Choose washable soft furnishings to extend their life and use reversible fabrics to periodically change the appearance of the room without any additional cost. The length of your lounge curtains plays a key role in setting the atmosphere. Opt for window length curtains if you want a relaxed lounge and floor length curtains if your lounge has a more formal atmosphere. If you have old fabric at home, such as T-shirts or bed linen, you can make your own rug by knotting strips of fabric together. Making a rag rug doesn't require any sewing and can be a fun family project.
Add Colour With Accessories
Candles, lamps and wall art can all be used to brighten up your lounge. Choose vibrant colours if you have a lot of white in your lounge and autumnal colours to spruce up a room with lots of grey or brown. Accessories can be bought cheaply online, but why not try making your own candles or putting together a collage of your child's artwork to give the room a more personal, homely feel to it.
These are just a few ways you can refresh your lounge without breaking the bank, so clear out anything in the room you don't love and enjoy the creative process. For more information about sprucing up your home, contact a company like Aussie Curtain Call Interiors.
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