Interior Decorating: 3 Ways to Refresh Your Living Room for Less

Interior design by Karen Mills/Photography by 29Pixel Studios, LLC
  1. Add Pops of Color with Pillows

By simply injecting a couple of new pillow and or throws in the room you can create interest in your room and another layer of design.    The blue drapes in this room also add to the room’s design along with the artwork over the mantel.

Photo courtesy of All Modern

 

2. Introduce art and/or accessories

Art and accessories are like the jewelry for a dress – they can make or break it.   In this photo, the art colors are repeated in pillows, and accessories.

  3. Add Texture

Texture is key to good interior design because it adds warmth to the cold surfaces of walls, ceilings, and often flooring.  One of my favorite ways to introduce texture is with a beautiful area rug that also helps connect your upholstery into a cozy grouping.

For more great information on how to finish your living space, read my Houzz article here.

https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/query/6-questions-to-ask-if-living-room-feels-unfinished

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Karen Mills

Interior Designer Karen Mills believes everyone should have access to beautiful design and loves to inspire people around the globe by sharing the latest design trends through different venues including her radio show "Living Large", her green show "Living Green with Karen Mills", in her nationally published work or Designer's Eye columns.

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