Redesign Tips to Refresh the Look of Your Living Room

Being one of the most important and visited rooms in the home, the living room has to be appealing, unwinding and entertaining at the same time. And although you have already left a piece from you in it when you’ve designed it the first time, it’s in our human nature to get bored with things over time. So if you’re feeling that your living room is monotonous and there is something missing, you can always bring it back to life with a few changes.

Replace Your Old Floor with Vinyl

The floor can certainly break or make the look of your living room. Although in the past it was almost impossible for you to change the floor in a particular area, nowadays doing so is fast and easy thanks to vinyl flooring. So, if you happen to wonder ‘What is the most popular flooring in homes today?’, it’s vinyl of course.

This type of flooring is durable and resilient and almost impossible to damage which makes it great for high-traffic areas, just like the living room. Available in an array of patterns, you can easily find the vinyl home flooring that will turn your living room from drab to fab in no time. Whether looking for stone, wood grain, marble or any other finish, this amazing home flooring solution can provide you literally with any finish you desire. With the appearance of vinyl plank and home tile flooring, you can have your living room ready within a day. This type of flooring is even proper for DIY installation, so if you already have experience in this, you make your living room improvement a DIY project of your own.

Given the fact that the living room is usually used as an entertaining room, lots of accidents and spills could happen. But you don’t have to worry if installing vinyl floor because it’s water-resistant which isn’t the case with hardwood. So, if you’re a fan of hardwood but long for the vinyl’s durability and water resistance, you can easily install a vinyl floor with a wood grain finish.

On top of that, the vinyl floor is extremely easy to clean. All you have to do is to sweep/vacuum and mop the floor occasionally, and that’s it. There’s no need to polish it or apply any protective and shine layers.

Get a New Coffee Table

Furniture is an essential part of your living room which is why choosing it wisely is paramount. Instead of changing the entire seating set, you can replace the existing coffee table with a custom one. Whether round, square or rectangular, there is a custom coffee table for every taste, and if you want to elevate the look of your living room even more while making it more comfortable, you can easily add side tables.

The most commonly chosen type of coffee and side tables are the ones made entirely of wood. Out of all types, teak is the best option because it’s durable, appealing and stylish. Besides this, teak contains natural oil which doesn’t allow water from seeping into the wood which means you won’t have to clean any water rings from it. Speaking of cleaning, coffee tables made of wood are also easy to clean. All you’ll need is cleaning it with warm soapy water and that’s it.

For a more contemporary and industrial feel, you can always choose a wood-metal custom coffee table, where the tabletop is made of wood and the base of metal. In case you are more into the Scandinavian and simple look, you can always choose an entirely wooden coffee table and match it with rattan side tables. This will add a dose of appeal and glamour to your living room. Regardless of the coffee table’s type and style, we suggest you carefully consider its size. If you lack free space, then it’s best for you to choose a larger round coffee table or two smaller round coffee tables. Whatever type you choose, you can have peace of mind that you’ll change the look of your living room for the better without the need to splurge a lot.

Change the Light Fixtures

Given the fact that lighting can have a huge impact on your mood, making sure that your living room is properly lit and with the right light sources is essential. If you feel like the current lights are not doing their job or you’re simply bored of their look, you can easily replace them and invest in newer and more modern lighting pieces. They will make your room pop, especially if you have wallpaper on any of your walls. They will give it a completely new look and feel especially if placed near it. Except for changing the ceiling light/s, you can also add a modern floor lamp that you can add near the sofa or near your reading nook (if having any). You can also add accent lights especially if you want to accentuate an art piece, sculpture or any other souvenir.

Finish Up with Some Throw Pillows

The last and least expensive thing you can do is to add throw pillows on the seating furniture. Even if you already have some, adding new ones can give your living room a completely new look. In case you don’t want to buy new pillows, you can invest in new covers which allows for easier maintenance as well.