Your surroundings can have a huge impact on your mental state.
For instance, cleaning out clutter and tidying up your home can improve your energy and focus. Another way to mentally refresh is to change up your living space.
Rearranging your living space brings a sense of vitality and excitement to your home.
There’s no wrong way to do it, and you can rearrange the space as many times as you want.
Here are six fun ways you can change up your living room this year.
1. Change Textiles
Swapping out textiles is one of the easiest ways to change the feel of a room.
Changes in color and texture can transform a space between seasons and add style with very little effort.
Some textiles to consider include curtains, throw pillows, blankets, tablecloths, and even couch covers.
The best part about changing textiles is that these are items you typically feel and experience on a daily basis.
For instance, you wrap up in throw blankets, open and close curtains, and grab cushions for support when you sit on the couch.
By changing the items you touch, you can literally change the feel as well as the look of a room.
2. Move the Couch
Another fun way to refresh your living room is by moving the furniture around.
Make sure you plan more time for this than you think you’ll need – rearranging furniture can quickly become addictive, and you may find yourself trying every possibility before you’re satisfied.
Rearranging the items in your living room is free and can completely transform your space.
Some things to consider while rearranging are seating, how you use your space, and whether you’ve left enough room to walk between items.
If you’re working with a smaller space, try taking things out for a lighter feel.
3. Add a Rug
Adding a new rug to your living room can immediately change the vibe of your space, bringing out new colors and challenging the previous palette.
When layered properly under furniture, rugs also bring cohesion and a sense of purpose to a room.
The choices for texture, color, and style here are endless.
Many homeowners actually layer rugs over each other to create an opulent sense of comfort in their space.
You can start with a neutral base rug, then add texture and color with the rugs you layer on top.
Layering also works well if you have several smaller rugs that aren’t large enough for your living space on their own.
4. Shop Your Home
Before you decide to go shopping and buy new rugs, curtains, and pieces of art, stop and take a look at what you already have.
Assess the items you already have in your home, and look for things you can borrow or switch between rooms.
Shopping your home means refreshing several rooms at once. You can move pillows between the bedroom and living room, switch curtains, and rearrange plants.
Just remember to keep the function of each space in mind as you go and try to avoid leaving empty spots in the rooms you borrow from.
5. Update Art
Artwork helps to set the tone in your living room. Large abstract paintings give a completely different feel to your space than personal photos.
Another thing to consider is how much art you have per space on the wall. Adding or removing items can create a sense of cozy comfort or restrained elegance, depending on your goals.
You can move art into your living room from around your home or consider getting completely new art.
Because decor items like art can be expensive, you can wait for a sale or consider creating some yourself.
Painting is therapeutic, and creating your own art will give a sense of personal meaning to your new pieces.
6. Refresh Lighting
While lighting isn’t something people often pay attention to, it changes everything about the feel of a room.
Light sends signals to your body about when to relax and when to wake up.
It also has the ability to increase or reduce anxiety – consider the soothing effects of candlelight and the warm yellow glow of golden hour, for instance.
Consider changing your lightbulbs and lighting your living room with layers of candles, lamps, and lanterns.
In addition to changing the kind of lighting you have, think about the fixtures you could update. Lighting is another opportunity to bring texture and color into your living room.
7. Reinvent Furniture
If you want a completely new look for your living room without having to buy new furniture, consider DIYing the items you already have.
This may take a bit of effort, but you can enjoy the results for years. To refresh couches and chairs, consider slipcovers.
They’re relatively inexpensive and can completely reinvent the look of your living room.
Consider removing mirrors and drawers from tables for a modern take on older furniture. A new paint color and updated fixtures are often all it takes to give an older item a completely fresh look.
You may be surprised by the number of possibilities when you look at your items through a creative lens.
Roll Up Your Sleeves
It’s time to creatively rethink your space and change the atmosphere in your living room one item at a time.
Follow these seven tips to achieve your home decor goals without dedicating a lot of money or time to the project.
Reimagining your living space is a fun way to refresh your everyday experience of home. With just a little practice, you’ll soon be a pro at creating the space of your dreams.