Dale Avanaganthi Give a new look to items you have with a fresh coat of paint.

Give a new look to items you have with a fresh coat of paint.

Put Memories on Screen Gallery walls are not only stylish, they are also a great way to showcase art and favorite family photographs together with souvenirs, such as playbills or concert tickets. Pick frames at the exact same colour for a cohesive look or really mix it up with eyeglasses in a variety of shades and sizes. See more of the classic-meets-quirky home, which was featured in HGTV Magazine.  



Concentrate on the Floors Give hardwood flooring which are beyond their prime a fresh lease on life with a coating of enamel- or epoxy-based paint. Choose a light shade to brighten up a dark room or decide on a fashion-forward end like diamonds or stripes, which you may attain with painter's tape. Rely on a stencil for much more complex patterns like damask, trellis or key. Design by Sarah Richardson



Add Nail-Head Trim Give a plain-Jane ottoman the luxury treatment with these stylish little gems along with a hammer. Available at fabric and craft shops small glass shower enclosures . nail-head trim could be purchased as a constant strip to get a foolproof application or as different nails for a more conventional appearance. Get more hints for bettering this look.  



Bring the Beach Home Fill a kitchen bowl with memorabilia from a favorite vacation, then display it on your coffee table -- or bookshelf or mantel -- to get a joyful reminder of an enjoyable getaway that will add a bit of far-away colour or texture. Layout by HGTV fan   nyclq



Make It Work As opposed to remove the area's original cast-iron radiator to produce more space, HGTV fan ColbyLucky covered it with a decorative wooden ledge, developing a broad shelf for sunning plants and exhibiting books and knickknacks.



Give New Life into Old Stuff Give a new look to items you have with a fresh coat of paint. For a fun twist, use painter's tape to add a pattern such as stripes. Image courtesy of HGTV Magazine.  



Don't overlook the Ceiling If reimagining your living space, don't limit the ability of paint to just the furniture. Painting the ceiling a soft shade of blue, which mimics the sky, draws up your eye and makes rooms feel open and airy. See more of this creatively decorated house, which was featured in HGTV Magazine.  



Add a touch of Nature Adding even a little bit of the exterior is sure to make your living room feel more alive. Potted plants are ideal since they clean the air however, if your thumb is brown, bring a trim branch indoors and pop it right into a sturdy container to get maintenance-free greenery.    



Spell It Out Create artwork that talks to you with framed chalkboards. Less costly than you may think, this friendly focal point could be made for less than $20 with boards cut in the local hardware shop to match vintage eyeglasses, then covering the wood with chalkboard paint. Design by Anissa Darnell



Add a Little Drama While dark grey paint may feel oppressive if utilized on all four walls, it is a fantastic choice for a feature wall. By painting just the area above the built-ins, this saturated hue brings attention to the living area's focal point: the fireplace. Watch more of this home which was showcased in HGTV Magazine.  



Divide and Conquer Designer Sarah Richardson turned a seldom-used market into a children' craft/play area inside this basement living area. Curtains can easily be dragged closed to conceal the clutter. Check bargain stores for inexpensive ready-made draperies or make your own using patterned sheets.



Punch Up the Color Only a few picture pops of color will update any living space, but this trendy appearance doesn't have to be costly. Gourd lamps are all the rage now, but they were also a hot-ticket item 50 decades ago, which makes them a frequent fixture in thrift stores, estate sales and flea markets. Toss in a few kicky cushions along with your living room will have a fresh new vibe.



Light It Up For Less Instead of hitting the shop to get a run-of-the-mill lampshade, have a look at things you already have available. Here, half of a kids' world produces a conversation-starting colour for a vintage lamp base. Most cardboard globes are held together with a strip of glue, which makes separating the halves a snap.



Corral the Clutter If your living space is also the first area family enters, you are probably accustomed to seeing jackets, backpacks and books round the room. Tidy up and help kids stay organized by giving a dedicated place to stashing their toys and sports equipment. A shelf with pegs will keep jerseys, jackets and coats out of piling up, though a large lidded basket is ideal for storing backpacks.



Make Time to DIY Disparate metal house numbers and a battery-powered clock motion create an off-beat-yet-functional focal point in this living area. Locate the movement in your local craft store. House numbers are readily available at any hardware store, but you can save money while achieving a more interesting look by sourcing older house numbers at salvage yards or a rehab shop. Design by Darlene Molnar



Get Framed Put leftover pieces of cloth or wallpaper to great use by popping them into ready-made frames fitted with fundamental white mats. Check craft stores and mass retailers such as Target and Wal-Mart for wallet-friendly choices.



Trendy and Thrifty Including a designer touch is a cinch with this endeavor. Simply surround a small round framed mirror with bare branches gathered in your own backyard. Strip all leaves and limbs to get a smooth appearance, then attach the branches to the mirror with hot glue.



Add Drama With Stencils Large-scale graphic wallpaper is a great way to kick up the style on your living room, but patterns like these can come with a high price tag. Save yourself money by skipping the newspaper altogether and implementing the pattern directly to the wall with stencils and home paint you already have available. Check the local craft store or sites like etsy.com to get a pattern that suits your style, then apply it to the wall using a stiff-bristled brush. Do it yourself with our step-by-step directions.  



Repurpose Antiques Most of us have hand-me-down bits that, with just a little imagination, could be put to great use as something brand new. Designer Layla Palmer turned an old deacon's seat into fitting end tables by simply cutting the seat in half and attaching the cut ends to the wall with hidden cleats. Get step-by-step instructions.  



Give Ready-Made a Custom Touch Give storebought drapes a customized makeover by adding a panel of fabric that coordinates with your living room's decor. If sewing is not your power, no-sew options include attaching broad ribbon or upholstery trimming with cloth adhesive or just taping off a part of the curtain and applying a block of fabric paint. Get more DIY drapery hints.