10 Money-Saving Ways To Make Your Living Room Look More Expensive

Whites, creams, and non-heavy hues make everything brighter and cleaner, naturally giving your room a much more high-end vibe.

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There's no need for busy wallpapers or eccentric decor. Purchase an inexpensive piece—or DIY one—and let the painting stand alone over your sofa or mantel.

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Get rid of those boring ceiling light fixtures and replace with a thrifted chandelier or an interesting pendant light for a trendy look that's very affordable.

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Subtract a few books here and there, then add a sculpture, cute storage bins, or plant pots to create a balanced display.

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If a mountain of colorful throw pillows can make an unmade bed look masterful, imagine what it can do for your slightly-worn sofa. For maximum effect, mix up pillow patterns, sizes, and shades.

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Whether you love your floors or not, adding a rug is an easy way to delineate spaces, highlight a color palette, and infuse texture into a room.

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Not only will they make your living room feel larger, but mirrors also fill your walls in a classy way—whether you choose a dramatic, oversized version or multiple small ones.

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Painting is an inexpensive move that can change a room in an instant. Pick the features you like most, like a gorgeous fireplace, and highlight them with contrasting colors.

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Bud jars, houseplants, and flowers add vibrant color and life—literally—to any space design.

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High ceilings make a home appear more sophisticated, but you don't need to renovate to get the look. Hang long curtains instead, starting right where the wall meets the ceiling and leaving a little fabric to pool on the floor.

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