How to Update Your Family Room
Everyone wants their home to be a special place, but when you are raising a family, you need your family room to be relaxing and functional but able to withstand the chaos of children, but should that mean it can’t be stylish too?
The answer is no. You do not have to sacrifice your interiors style for the sake of practicalities. You want your den to be comfortable enough for the kids to relax in but polished enough, so adults enjoy spending time in it too. With these tricks and tips, you can have the best of both worlds without breaking the bank. It just needs you to think outside of the box.
Statement furniture
Just because it’s the room where the kids hang out, doesn’t mean you can’t have a statement piece of furniture that makes your heart sing. An upholstered ottoman or a new sofa in a fabric that you love can make all the difference, especially in a neutral themed room. There are some great offers online, so check out this Wayfair promo code – it can make the unaffordable suddenly oh-so affordable!
Accent Wall
Painting and decorating a whole room can be costly, but a single wall? It’s much more affordable. Add a splash of color and an area of interest to reenergize a room. Don’t be afraid about using a bold color – this is your opportunity to let your personality shine – just make sure that you have soft furnishings that can coordinate and balance the room.
If you want to add texture, explore different wallpapers. Contemporary wallpapers can give you a designer look without the expensive price tag.
Soft furnishings
There is no more natural way to update a room that adding some new soft furnishings. A new rug, curtains, and throw pillows can transform a room from drab to fab, but remember, don’t go overboard; sometimes less is more.
You have two options: to add complementary colors to your interior scheme or go for a contrast. A mood board is a useful implement to help you decide on the colors that will best suit your room. Remember, sometimes less is more!
Wall art
The images you display on the wall of your den can change its vibe dramatically. For a fun atmosphere, hang graphic prints in vibrant, bold colors. For a more traditional family feel, display family framed photographs but give them a modern twist by creating a multi-frame gallery. This is such a low-cost way to make a significant impact.
Thrift stores always have a selection of framed pictures that you can pick up for a bargain price. However, it’s not the image that you are after – it’s the frame. Frames can be expensive, so if you spot a bargain in the store, buy it – you can put your own picture in!
Your family room is, after the kitchen, the heart of the home. It’s a space where, as a family, you can relax together, and with these tips, you’ll be doing it in style.
