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by CAROLINE BIGGS
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If a full living room redo’s not in your budget right now, don’t worry. There are plenty of ways to revamp your space without spending a penny. Here are living room decorating tricks designers use that don't cost a thing.
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“It’s amazing how much life is breathed into a space when you incorporate elements from nature,” says designer Marie Flanigan. Rather than using pricey store-bought plants, Flanigan recommends foraging for your own foliage for free.
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“Pull all of your furniture off of the wall and then move pieces around to create a moment in the center of the room,” designer Elizabeth Krueger advises. “Allowing for circulation around the seating arrangement will make the room feel more spacious.”
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“Switch up the throw pillows from room to room in the house,” Designer Emily Spanos of Emily June Designs advises. “Pair them differently to find fresh color and pattern combinations that work together.”
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Designer Dominique Brielle Fluker of DBF Interiors says installing wall-mounted shelves at varying heights can help draw the eye upwards and create the illusion of more space.
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“Facing a sofa towards a fireplace or a piece of artwork doesn’t cost any money and can shift the focus of a living room to a valued item that may have otherwise gone unnoticed before,” designer Sarah Latham of Latham Interiors says.
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Designer Jenelle Lovings Design Studio explains: “If you have lamps in a guest bedroom that barely gets much use, consider moving them into the living room where you can actually enjoy them.”
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“They're easier to move around [than one large table],” Designer Larisa Barton of Soeur Interiors explains. “They can also be used as drink tables when you are entertaining!”