If you feel like your guests are getting tired of looking at the same old things in your living room, and you are afraid that you are becoming too boring for them, fear not. There are so many things you could do to add some new life into the living room and make your guests gaze in awe at your creativity when they first enter the newly refurbished and redecorated place. Startle them with your ingeniousness today. If you have no idea where to start from, here are some tips for your perusal.
· Don’t just start throwing new things around. First you need to make space and clean up for them. Repainting is important to add some freshness to the room. If your ultimate goal is getting your guest’s attention, it would probably be better to use neutral colors like white or light gray. You could personalize, of course – it is your room, after all, and you should express yourself however you like, so if you have a color preference, apply it in vast quantities, or maybe you can be playful and paint the room neutral, but have a few subtle hints about your preference.
· Carpet cleaning is essential as your guests need to know they are entering a clean home. If you are unsure you can do the job, send it to the carpet cleaners.
· Dust and vacuum everything in sight, every single surface, and every corner of the room to eliminate the dusty atmosphere. Clean those windows to let all the daylight come through and shine up that living room.
· Sofa cleaning is essential, unless you are absolutely sure that there is nothing that could surprise the guests between the upholstery cracks.
· Alternatively, get professional and reliable cleaners to do the job. They will save you some time at the right price, just check your local cleaning companies.
· After everything is cleaned up, time for some upgrading. If you are tired of your old furniture, replace it with something new. And it doesn’t have to be expensive – browse the flea markets for something kept and sturdy. This way you can be green as well by selling, donating, or sending the old furniture for recycling.
· Find new places for the furniture. Have a focus for the room – either a big table, a sofa, or maybe the fireplace – and set up the rest of the furniture around it. Add new furniture as well, if necessary – just don’t overcrowd the room with places to sit and not enough room for the people to actually sit in.
· Add decorations all around. Pictures, drawings, posters, and other pieces of art will present you with a fresh décor for everybody to view and they might even spark a conversation or two. Don’t be afraid to risk with a bold choice – controversy often creates the best conversations.
And with this the process of remodeling the living room can begin. Trust in yourself to make the best choices and surprise future guests.
