The living room is one of the busiest rooms in the home so it’s important that it’s comfortable and functional for the whole family to enjoy. If your living room is looking a bit jaded then now’s the time to bring it back to life with some great redesign ideas at budget prices. Check out the top tips below for a new look living room…

Lighting

Having new light fittings installed can be expensive so you could slash the costs by opting for new lampshades for your light fittings. Lampshades can be as little as a few pounds each and your living room can be instantly lifted with new, dust-free lampshades. If your lamp fittings don’t have shades and you still want to make some changes then invest in some free standing lamps or up lighters to create a modern touch to the room.

Painting

The easiest way to make a huge impact in your living room is to add a fresh coat of paint to the walls. If you’re not planning on replacing any items of furniture then you’re best off going for a neutral shade for the walls such as off-white shades of green, brown or blue. These shades can create a relaxing and understated finish to complement your existing furniture. If you have a tin of paint left over from a previous DIY project then you could use that to paint a key wall in your living room to give the area extra character.

Flooring

As flooring is so expensive there might not be a great deal you can do on a budget to spruce up your living room floor. If you have a carpet which has seen better days then have you checked if there are floorboards underneath? If you do have floorboards then it could be cheaper to sand and varnish these rather than opting for a new carpet to give your room a completely new look. Investing in a couple of trendy rugs is also a low cost way to create a fresh look in your living room.

Windows

Windows are the most important feature of the living room as they let the natural light in. The drapery you choose for your windows is therefore important to the overall look of the room. Discount window blinds are a good option for updating windows on a budget as you can get high quality blinds for a very affordable price. Make sure that you choose a colour which complements the rest of the room or you could choose a lively pattern to really make the window area stand out. Cheap roller blinds are a good choice for discount window blinds as there is such a huge variety of colours available and they are generally suitable for any size of window. If you shop for your shades online then you may save even more money, especially as many websites offer cheap blinds with free UK delivery.