{"id":19,"date":"2016-02-01T20:46:21","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T20:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2016-02-01T20:46:21","modified_gmt":"2016-02-01T20:46:21","slug":"creative-and-affordable-ideas-to-bring-your-living-room-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/creative-and-affordable-ideas-to-bring-your-living-room-to-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative and Affordable Ideas to Bring your Living Room to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your living room is the room in your house where most of the living takes place. It\u2019s where your family gathers to watch television, read, and generally unwind and relax after a busy day. It\u2019s also the room where company gathers during parties and holidays. But you\u2019re struggling to come up with decorating ideas and strategies for it, and you worry that your budget isn\u2019t big enough to do the job justice. But with a little planning, creativity, and ingenuity, your living room can be a relaxing environment where you can unwind or entertain with comfort and ease.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/living-room-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/living-room-1.jpg?w=200\" alt=\"living room\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/living-room-1.jpg 642w, https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/living-room-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=458593174530701265&#038;src=oembed#?secret=KMLH4GcynM\" data-secret=\"KMLH4GcynM\" height=\"774\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Consider pulling pieces you have in other rooms into your living room to use. A short, double-sided dresser can easily become a buffet when a table runner and an arrangement of candles, vases, jars\u00a0or a colorful flower centerpiece is placed on top.<\/p>\n<p>Use your furniture arrangement to define functional areas. Strategically placed floor rugs, lamps and furniture can create zones in your home. You can arrange your seating to take advantage of a focal point, such as a television, picture window or a fireplace. You can also find affordable component pieces that combine functional storage with fashionable decorating lines. Tables with drawers and shelves add valuable, and a simple desk doubles for homework, household management, bill paying and filing.<\/p>\n<p>When accessorizing your room, remember that less is more. Choose neutral colors and accent with colorful textured throws, rugs, and other decorative and artistic elements. Keep the balance of your room in perspective. You don\u2019t want to overwhelm a small room with large, bold pieces, nor do you want to place smaller, neutral pieces in a large room where they\u2019ll get lost.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/125608277078887900\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-731 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/living-1-1.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"living 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/living-1-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/living-1-1-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/living-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/living-1-1-302x300.jpg 302w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=450289662720034036&#038;src=oembed#?secret=MFsuGeDvk4\" data-secret=\"MFsuGeDvk4\" height=\"547\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019re working with used furniture, try distracting from worn upholstery or a faded finish by using colorful toss pillows or table runners. Bright curtains can distract from a faded carpet and breathe new life into an old room.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">**Sunlight Heritage Homes is a home builder in Ontario with current communities in London, Kitchener and Woodstock. If you are interested in more information on them, please visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/\">http:\/\/www.sunlighthomes.ca\/<\/a> or view our mls listings in Ontario for current homes for sale. Upcoming projects include new homes in Drayton and more houses for sale in London in the Cedar Hollow community.**<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your living room is the room in your house where most of the living takes place. It\u2019s where your family gathers to watch television, read, and generally unwind and relax after a busy day. 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