Create a bold living room

Spice up your sofa and give your living room the 'wow' factor

On a budget? Use these simple tricks to update your living room.

Create a picture wall Put three framed prints on a picture shelf in front of a painted panel, to draw the eye to the sofa.
Where to buy Small frames, £9.50 each, Marks and Spencer. Framed cards and paper, from a selection, Paperchase. Shelves, £4.99 each, IKEA. Panel painted in 10RR 27/344, £16.99 for 2.5 litres, Dulux.

Buy new cushions
Choose bold designs – striking cushions will really jazz up a plain sofa. Mix patterned cushions with plain designs that draw out a colour from the pattern.
Where to buy Oriental floral cushions, £15 each, Marks and Spencer. Green cushions, £12 each, Next.

Use tidy trays Simple serving trays positioned on your coffee table create storage for remote controls, make a vase and candle display even prettier and prevent teacups from leaving marks.
Where to buy Claro trays in pink, £2.50 each, Habitat.

Go for a bold rug
Pick a pattern that repeats the floral motif on the cushions and continues one of the room's two accent colours.
Where to buy
Raised Fusion flower rug, £49.50, Marks and Spencer.

Position side tables and lamps
'Framing' the sofa with matching side tables and lamps creates balance. Choose lampshades in the same colour as the picture wall to co-ordinate the look.
Where to buy Fuschia table lamps, £35 each, Freemans. Dakota Oak art plinths, £30 each, Next.

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