How to: Transform a living room

Many of us have spent a lot more time in our living rooms over the last few months… anyone else a bit fed up of those four walls? There’s only one thing for it - makeover time! 

 

If your living space could do with an update, it’s really quite easy to give it a new lease of life.

Here are our top tips.

We’re really loving pops of statement colour right now, and switching up a stark white wall for something a bit brighter is the perfect way to give your space a fresh new look. 

 

For a quick and easy job, pick one wall to paint and choose a colour that complements the other colours in your room. For a living space, teal blue, forest green and berry purple are all cosy choices that will give a warm, sumptuous feel. 

If you have a bit of a budget, selecting some new furniture will instantly update your living room. And the investment doesn’t need to be huge – there are some amazing, on-trend pieces that won’t break the bank.

This plush Midnight Blue velvet armchair would look amazing against a statement wall, while this vintage-style coffee table will bring some Mid Century vibes to your home. 

One of the biggest changes you can make in a room is on the floor, but changing the carpet or sanding down floorboards is a big, expensive job. If you can’t stretch to that right now, look for a new rug to bridge the gap. 

 

If you’re covering carpet, go for a rug with a similar texture but contrasting colour – this rich teal and yellow style is glorious, and this graphic print version would work perfectly in a Scandi-inspired space.





For wood or laminate flooring you can be more creative with texture, like this round jute rug. 

The final stage in your living room makeover – lighting. Changing the lighting can totally transform a space, and there are so many options to choose from. If you have wall-mounted lights, swap outdated fittings for this contemporary wood and glass style to get that modern feel. This sixties style glass shade will create a statement in the centre of your room. 

If you can’t change the fittings, add free-standing lighting instead – this floor lamp is giving us all the art deco feels, while this bamboo table lamp will add texture and detail.