3 Ways To Shape Up Your Living Room

1
3 Ways To Shape Up Your Living Room
(Animated Slide)
2
When it comes to advertising your property, no
room makes an impact like the perfect living
room. Being the first space a potential buyer
sees upon entering the front door, its your
chance to make their first impression a lasting
one for the right reasons. Home improvement
shows on TV are abundant with radical
transformation ideas that have the potential to
cost you thousands, but it doesnt have to be
that way. There are simple tricks you can use to
give your homes statement room the attention it
deserves without breaking the bank. Shape up your
living room and increase your potential sales
return with these three simple transformation
ideas
3

• Dive into decorations
• Decorating a living room can be as simple and as
  technical as you like its your ticket to unlock
  the creative genius inside. Let the inspiration
  flow by trying the following tips for maximum
  results
• Consider changing the color, tone, texture, and
  application method of the paint on the walls or
  perhaps wallpaper is more your style and suits
  the charm of your home.
• Placing artwork in strategic positions on walls
  is also a great way to add a unique feel to a
  living room space.
• Mirrors can be used to create a feeling of
  expansive space and are great at increasing light
  in dark rooms.
• Theres many ways to shape up a living room, and
  decorating has to be one of the most versatile
  options there is. If youre looking for
  inspiration, check out a home and lifestyle expo
  in your local area, or get in touch with a
  professional property agent. Chances are they
  have some great tips to pass on.

4
2. Splash out on new furniture Is your decor
looking outdated? Maybe its time to consider new
furniture to shape up your living room, adding a
new flair to an existing space. Furniture can
prove to be an expensive exercise, but the
investment will really pay off. Remember, there
are some great secondhand furniture options
available, so be sure to check your local paper,
garage sales, and online marketplaces for deals
if youre on a budget. Aside from the usual
furniture options such as lounge, sitting chairs,
sofas, TV cabinets, etc., consider accessories to
compliment the major furniture pieces as well
pillows and cushions, throw rugs, lamps, floor
rugs, and even drink coasters and fruit bowls.
Accessories such as these have the potential to
brighten new and existing furniture pieces.
5
3. Get creative and rearrange what you already
have The last, but certainly not the least
effective way to shape up your living room is the
simple and profound exercise of rearranging
existing furniture. How you position your
furniture, no matter what it looks like, can make
or break the way your living room is received by
a potential buyer. If arranged incorrectly, your
living room may feel cluttered, cramped, small,
and generally unappealing to a buyer. Consider
asking friends and professionals for an opinion,
since, as a regular visitor, its possible you
wont even realize theres a problem. In
addition, you may want to consider
http//michaelputnam.com/
6
3. Get creative and rearrange what you already
have CONTD Lighting Introducing light into a
space can create ambiance, increase perceived
size, and generally lighten the mood of your
living room. Try table lamps, floor lamps, and
even changing existing bulbs and fittings for
ceiling lights you have installed. Use lines
Arranging furniture in lines around your living
room can help with traffic flow through the room
and may increase space. Try different alignment
combinations parallel with a main wall, angled,
right angles etc. and see what works for your
space. Room centered vs. wall positioning
Arranging your furniture against a wall or in the
middle of the room will give it a different look
and feel. Likewise, you may be able to position
furniture back-to-back or side-by-side to
increase space and change traffic flow in your
living room. There are many combinations you can
try and all will give a different flavor to your
transformation recipe.   Shaping up your living
room for a successful inspection and, ultimately,
a profitable sale neednt be as daunting as the
home renovation shows make out to be. Try any of
the three tips mentioned above or talk to someone
in the industry. A good property agent will have
great suggestions based on market performance and
the latest sales trends. Dont be afraid to ask
for a professional opinion when discussing a sale
with your agent.
http//michaelputnam.com/
7
Questions? More Information?   Website
http//michaelputnam.com/ Michael Putnam
info_at_michaelputnam.com 703-928-6514   References
http//michaelputnam.com/3-ways-to-shape-up-your
-living-room/