Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Modern Living Room Updates


~ House to Home's guide to 10 easy and inexpensive ways to update your living room ~
Further instructions are available at House to Home

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update inexpensive photo frames with fresh paint
revamp a window by applying window film


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accent your chimney with some fun tiles
embellish an old mirror



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customize a cushion cover with elaborate trim
hand paint a lampshade



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bedazzle wallpaper with rhinestones
create your own unique memo board with self adhesive tiles


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add your own decorative door border
use an unexpected space as a gallery


(images via House to Home)

13 comments :

  1. I love the memo board idea and the old mirror embellishments...oh and the tile chimney place...okay, everything!

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  2. What a brilliant ideas. I love to try that window film project! Looks great
    Kisses, my dear

    Ps: I’m hosting a stunning Ruche GIVEAWAY later today! Hope you’ll join in :)

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  3. i LOVE writing on the mirror thing! - i want to do it SO bad - i need to get on that!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  4. Love the lamp shade and I would totally do that wallpaper embellishment.

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  5. Lovely post, a fresh paint job can revive anything!

    http://luckysparkle.blogspot.com

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  6. That idea I had to buy goodwill frames and cans of spray paint is looking better than ever.

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  7. I need more color in my home. I now live in rooms of beige or black. It's not good.


    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

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  8. Love all of these photos. I just really enjoy how colorful and fun they are!

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  9. i love love love that lampshade! I have one I've been decided what to do with (dye it, leave it), but didn't think of handpainting... hmmm, this could be good!!

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  10. Ooooh I really.really love the mirror with Bowie's lyrics, what a cool idea! hope you have a wonderful Friday :)

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  11. I love the idea of painting frames all different colors!

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