5 Ways to Style Your Living Room Over the Weekend

It's best to use these simple tricks not individually but combined: new curtains, an unconventional lamp, and a collage of favorite photos on the wall will completely change your interior.

Play with lighting

Lighting sets the mood. Hang a designer ceiling lamp—such as a Sputnik chandelier—or entirely forgo pendant lights in favor of floor lamps or wall sconces.

Use paint to highlight (or create) accents

Repainting the whole room is time-consuming and tiring. Think about how you can use paint to draw attention to the winning features of the space. Paint a door, make a striped ceiling, or use two-tone walls.

Place a vintage chair

Don't rush to throw away old items—when used in moderation, any object only adds character and charm to the space. The best choice is something with a story—like a reminder of student days. If you don't have such an item, visit flea markets and garage sales.

Use designer frames

Paintings, posters, and photos deserve worthy framing. Any simple image in a quality frame starts to play differently. Expensive frames can be a good investment, but it's not necessary to rob a bank for them—there are much more budget-friendly solutions: buy the simplest wooden frame and paint it as you like.

Don't forget about windows

A window catches the eye first. To make it look great (especially if the view outside leaves something to be desired), hang new curtains. Particularly eye-catching are floor-to-ceiling curtains in rich, saturated colors.

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• Redesigning a Living Room: Helping You Create the Perfect Interior