Your living room is the entertainment and living center of your home. Chances are that you’ve had some very memorable gatherings there, and it is where you relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. Because this room tends to be such a high traffic area and to have so much time spent in it, it is often the first room on your Weston real estate for sale to show signs of wear and tear and to begin to look dated. Luckily there are small changes, such as switching out light bulbs and big changes, like installing a new fireplace mantel that can give your living room a new look and won’t turn into a major DIY project or turn your home into a construction site.
Consider painting your living room. If you decide to paint the entire room, starting from the ceiling and working down is a good idea. On the other hand, if you’d like a bit of a color change without covering everything in plastic, a feature wall could be an option for you. Picking an interesting color that goes well with the room but adds a little spice can be an excellent way to transform your living room in no time at all.
Changing the lighting in your room can also make a major difference. Different lamp shades can create a different atmosphere as they diffuse soft light with a hint of color about the room. If you find your living room a little dull, adding a few more lamps can brighten it up, and add accent to certain areas. For an even simpler modification, try changing the wattage of your existing bulbs. Going from 60 to 120 watts makes a big difference; you might see things you had forgotten were there at all. Changing to a lower wattage can create a cozier, intimate feel.
When it comes to the living room in a home for sale in Weston, create a new focal point to the room by orienting the seating around the fireplace and not the television, or perhaps put the couches and chairs so that people are more encouraged to talk to one another. And don’t just think about the seating, moving the coffee table, the end tables and bookcases can make a difference. If you need a new look without buying new furniture consider switching out the living room furniture with items from other rooms of the house.
Finally, looking at what you have on display in your Weston luxury home’s living room can give you some ideas for small changes that have a high impact. Do you have a vase of fake flowers that has been there for a decade? Perhaps now is a good time to replace it with something a little more modern. The artwork you have on your walls might also be due for some scrutiny too. Prints can be obtained cheaply, and can really change the ambiance of your room. Remember that every little item and picture adds something to the room. It is up to you to decide if it should be changed out for something new.
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