Need help decorating my bland living room!
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9 years ago
My living room is full of dull, boring colors. I need help to pizzazz it up on a budget. P.S I live in a apartment so I can't paint the walls.
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PRORebecca Mitchell Interiors
9 years agoThis room reminds me of a family room update project we just completed. My clients had similar sofas to yours that they loved as they were so comfortable. In order to update the room, we replaced some of the throw cushions with off white linen, changed the draperies to off white linen (hanging them higher for effect) and changed the fireplace shelving and mantle decor. Clean black and white photography above the sofa and new tables and lamps. A new rug was pivotal to ground the space. The last photo is the before. The tile floors you see that are part of the kitchen will soon be replaced with same hardwood as in the family room. Hope this helps. Good luck from Montreal!
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