Upgrade your living room with these 4 tips

If you’re getting tired of your current living room set up and you’re looking to breathe some new life into your space, you’re in the right place! Here at Cover My Furniture, we’ve got over 60 years of experience making beautiful fitted sofa covers so you can switch up your space without giving your living room a total overhaul.

Sometimes, it’s the little changes that make the biggest impact! Speaking of small changes and big impacts, in our time, we’ve picked up a few tips on how to transform your living room with minimal effort for a big payoff. Let’s take a look at some of our favourites.

Rearrange your living room

Let’s start with the simplest tip: rearranging your living room. Rearranging your living room is a great way to make your space feel brand new without spending any money or really expending much effort. The way you rearrange it depends on what you use your living room for; you could simply just switch things up for a change, but if you love to read, why not try creating your very own reading nook; if your living room is a social hub for your friends and family, why not arrange your sofas more socially, facing each other to help your conversations flow more seamlessly. If you’re into the idea of feng shui, they say rearranging your furniture can actually improve the energy flow in your home and bring a greater sense of balance!

Invest in some new lighting

Lighting is another often overlooked way to transform a space. You don’t have to go switching out all of your light fixtures; it can be something as simple as investing in a new lamp or two. Whether it’s standing lamps or table lamps, the ambient lighting they produce is easier on the eyes and more relaxed (especially if you’re using warm light), so it’s the perfect addition to a living room.

Different tones of light, i.e. warm and cool, can significantly impact the feel of your room without you having to change anything else – warm light creates a cosy, relaxing atmosphere, ideal for unwinding, while cool light makes the space feel bright and clean and productive, which is perfect if you work from home.

Introduce some new accessories to your space

Beautiful furniture can only take your living room so far. To infuse some extra character into your space, try bringing in some accessories that reflect your personality or have the same vibe as the feel you want your space to have. For example, if you want your living room to feel calming yet still have bags of charm, why not create yourself a gallery wall with art that you enjoy? Art is a great talking point for guests. If you want your space to have more of a rustic and organic feel, introducing some plants into your space is a great and affordable way to do so.

Adding plants of different heights such as larger floor plants, smaller potted plants, and hanging plants, can add texture and extra dynamics to your living room. And, if you want some more visual interest without investing in a new sofa, why not add a pop of colour to your space with our fitted sofa covers? A bright pop of colour can help add some personality and a focus on people without completely dominating the room.

A fresh lick of paint

Last but certainly not least, nothing changes the feel of a space, like a brand new colour on the walls. Depending on the size of your living room, this can be an incredibly inexpensive way to make your space feel completely different. You don’t have to paint all four walls the same colour either; various painting techniques are easy to do and can have different effects on the space. For example, two-tone half-painted walls can give the appearance of architectural detail, painting all your walls and ceiling the same shade creates a sense of cosiness and continuity, or you could even paint just one wall as an accent. The choice is totally up to you!

Different colours or shades also impact our moods differently, which is interesting to consider when choosing a colour scheme. Here are a few examples of how specific colours evoke certain moods:

• White: Often associated with cleanliness. It creates an expansive and open atmosphere.
• Blue: Known for its calming and serene qualities, creating a sense of relaxation and tranquillity.
• Green: Represents nature and balance, refreshing the surroundings and offering a sense of harmony.
• Black: Timeless and exudes sophistication and modernity.

We’ll leave the rest up to you – it’s your room, after all! As for us, we’ll stick to what we do best: providing you with stunning sofa covers to help you tie the whole room together! No matter the colour you’re looking for, our range has every shade you could ever want, including everything from red and orange to blue and yellow – and plenty more!

If you’re having trouble making a decision or you’re looking for something specific, feel free to let us know using the form on our website, and we’ll be happy to see how we can help!