How to Decorate Living Room Furniture

Walking into a living room that only contains the basic furniture is boring and does not reflect personality. Bring character to the room by adding a few touches to reveal who you are. Place a few objects around the living room to add charm, but leave room to grow as you find interesting items that will fit into your living room dcor. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Decorate a solid color sofa with plaid pillows that have one of the colors from the sofa. Use the other colors in the plaid design to select other sofa pillows in a solid color. Choose a floral print pattern that also contains the colors from the plaid fabric.

2

Drape a crocheted or knit afghan across the back of a chair for a country-style look.

3

Place a small footstool in front of a lone chair. Chose a fabric top that complements the color of the chair.

4

Place a serving tray on top of a large ottoman for a sturdy surface for setting drinking glasses. Cleaning up will be a breeze by placing snacks and glasses onto the tray to return to the kitchen. Wipe the tray, and place it back on the ottoman.

5

Use end tables to set table lamps in a style to match the dcor. Side tables are good places to display favorite knick-knacks and photography books.

6

Display family photos in a variety of frames on tables or entertainment centers.

7

Set live plants on a table near a window. Live plants make a room feel friendly and lived in. Silk plants are also very realistic for those with less than a green thumb.

8

Use a mirror on a coffee table to reflect candles or an attractive vase.

9

Display crafts that have been made by a family member. Objects that have been sculpted, painted or hand-stitched not only show off talents, but can be used for decoration.

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Set up a checker board or chess board on a small table. Be ready to start a new game or complete one that is started at a later date.