With our busy lifestyles, it can be so easy to overlook the state of our living rooms. Most of us just want to flop down on the sofa after a long day with a nice cold glass of something and do the bare minimum. The last thing we want to do is scrape wallpaper off the walls or spend hours wobbling on top of ladders trying to reach those pesky corners with a paintbrush! Just because you’re short on time and energy doesn’t mean you have to put up with a drab living room! Here you’ll find a few ideas of how you can inject some love into your living room and enjoy it more. You’ll finally get to put your feet up!

The floor

The living room is a high traffic area, so if you have carpet, chances are it might be looking a little worn and has seen better days. Don’t worry – you don’t have to pull up your carpet to get that fresh new look. Simply investing in a new rug to place in the centre of your living room can instantly lift a drab, tired carpet. If this sounds right up your street, then you can find some rug inspiration here.

Make your memories the centre of attention

Ever heard of a gallery wall? They’re really on trend right now and it’s easy to see why. Gallery walls are the perfect place to display all your memories and favourite moments. All those photographs you’ve got stuck in drawers or on your smartphone can bring the most boring of walls to life! Simply source some photo frames (usually of assorted sizes) and mount them onto the wall of your choice. Simply stunning!

Upcycle old items

It can be expensive buying new furniture, so why not upcycle your current items instead? If you have an old coffee table – why not spruce it up with a lick of paint? If you’re looking for a little inspiration, then head to YouTube where you’ll find lots of upcycling tutorials! This can easily be achieved over a weekend – or even an afternoon before you collect the kids from school.

Bring the outdoors, in

Never underestimate the power of nature! This applies to your home too. Fresh flowers always look stunning and give a room an instant fresh feel. Don’t worry about buying huge arrangements from your local florist, you can do this with a simple bunch of tulips! Or, if you’re feeling frugal – then head to a home store and get some fake flowers instead! At least you won’t have to worry about watering them!

Add a splash of colour

If you’re looking for an instant update, then add a splash of colour by updating your cushions and throws. Go for a daring colour like post box red or a bright, dazzling green to really boost your sofa. Or cover your walls with some colourful art pieces.

*Collaborative post