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5 Tips to Upgrade Your Living Space in 5 Minutes or Less

Many thanks to Commercial Silk for sponsoring this post

Looking to update your living space without spending a lot of money? 
Check out these 5 tips to update a room in less than 5 minutes without breaking the bank.

1.  Clean it Up
Nothing makes a space look newer than a quick dusting off.  Break out the vacuum and give the room a quick vacuuming or grab the feather duster and dust away.  

2.  Flowers
Add a pop of color to your decor by adding brightly colored flowers to a room.  No green thumb.  No problem.  Silk flowers and plants have come a long way.  I love orchids but they can be so temperamental and are only available certain times of the year at my favorite garden shop but I have a silk arrangement from Commercial Silk Plants  that "blooms" year round. 
3.  Lighting 
Change the entire room by changing the lighting.  Switch the lamps from the bedroom to the living room.  Move a floor lamp from the living room to the den and have the entire family doing a double take.  Or simply change the bulb to a lower watt.  A lower watt bulb adds an immediate softness to a room.

4. Move Something
Watch what happens when you rearrange the furniture or move a few knick-knacks from the fireplace to a side table.  Moving items easily gives the room a completely new look. 

5. Candles
Enhance the look of a room with candles.  A single pillar candle or a group of candles strategically arranged add a warmth to any space. 
There you have it, 5 tips to update your living space in 5 minutes or less.  What are some of your favorite tried and true timesaving tips? 



Comments

Alli Smith said…
Flowers can really perk up a room and lighting in everything. Of course, a clean, decluttered room is the first step. Love these ideas!
candy said…
Flowers are always a pick me up and bring color to a room. Decluttering and cleaning is important. I change out pillows for a new look as well.
Jeannette said…
These are definitely some great ideas. I need to freshen up my house and this would be an easy cheap way of doing it. I love flowers they make your house look so much more like home.
bridezilla said…
Love these tips! So easy but definitely make a huge difference. We've added lighting recently and it totally changed the look of our home!
melissa chapman said…
These are some great ideas for your living space. I think moving some furniture and vacuuming goes a long way.
Gisele said…
These are all great suggestions. When I was younger I used to rearrange the furniture all the time. Now I have a senior dog with dementia so I won't move the furniture since her vision isn't the best.
AiringMyLaundry said…
I'll have to pick up some flowers. I love to have them in the house. Candles as well. I do have plenty of those!
Sarah Bailey said…
These are some really great tips! It is amazing the difference you can make by adding something to your room I LOVE adding flowers myself.
Heather D said…
Fresh flowers and plants always make me happy. As does tidiness. No one can relax in the midst of chaos.
I love the suggestion to add some flowers! I really need some flowers and plants in my house. They would brighten up everything!
Tabitha Blue said…
YES! Love adding flowers and candles especially... but they really shine when the space is cleaned up. Great tips! I have flowers on my kitchen counter right now too and it makes me smile.
Emily said…
I like these ideas a lot! I agree that adding fresh flowers or plants always makes a big difference. I am also a big fan of moving around furniture, little changes like that can really renew a space.
Unknown said…
A clean and tidy living space would always look great. Adding flowers is nice too.
Chubskulit Rose said…
Lighting can really make a big difference. Fresh flowers always brings a fresh look.
Terri Steffes said…
I am of the mind that moving something makes you see it all fresh again!
Unknown said…
I like to do a little furniture rearrange to spruce things up a little. Flowers are always a must have and we actually prefer higher wattage for lighting as our house is smack dab inbetween two taller homes
Louisa said…
Such great ideas! I function best when my place is in order. I'm not a big fan of flowers but candles I absolutely love.
Ruth I said…
I knew we are missing something in the living room but hasn't figured it out until now. I think we need the flowers and to dim the light. Thank you for the tips!

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