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12 swaps everyone should make in their living room, according to an interior designer

Cheyenne LentzMay 29, 2024, 01:56 IST

A few simple changes can instantly update a living room.CreativaStudio/Getty Images

  • Interior designer Jade Joyner, cofounder of Metal + Petal, shared her best interior-design swaps.
  • To upgrade a living room, she recommended replacing mismatched throws with coordinating blankets.
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Swap out matching throw pillows for fresh patterns and designs.

Give your living room a fun feel with new throw pillows.Andy Dean Photography/Shuttershock

Introduce real plant life into your home.

Real plants in your home even help to filter air.Ashley-Belle Burns/Getty Images
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Replace floor lamps with sconces to add interest to a room.

Sconces are a more eye-catching way to bring light to a room.Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images

Upgrade your window treatments to something more custom if you have the budget.

Custom window treatments can immediately update a space.John Keeble/Getty Images
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Exchange old throws with a lush cashmere or linen blanket.

Quality throw blankets make a home feel more luxe.Catherine McQueen/Getty Images

Make a statement by replacing your mismatched lamps with coordinating ones.

Matching lamps can make a space look more cohesive.Mike Harrington/Getty Images
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Make your home more eco-friendly by changing out all of your bulbs to LEDs.

LEDs don't need to be changed as much as regular bulbs.Volodymyr Plysiuk/Shutterstock

Start an art collection by swapping out your posters for real art pieces.

Pieces created by local artists can be a great addition.Followtheflow/Shutterstock
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Add fun and fabulous wallpaper to your home in place of plain, painted walls.

If you want to give your living room a fun feel, avoid plain walls.Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images

Move your layout around each season to keep your space feeling fresh.

Changing the direction of your furniture can update a space.Roger Brooks/Getty Images
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Replace machine-made rugs with unique vintage ones.

Custom, vintage rugs can be a great talking point.athima tongloom/Getty Images

Invest in a marvelous light fixture to replace your old ceiling fan.

A sophisticated light fixture can add character to a home.Andreas von Einsiedel/Getty Images
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