Interior design tips for refreshing living room decor

Experts suggest that updating a living room does not require major renovations or new furniture. Interior designer Estíbaliz Martín advises focusing on textiles, such as cushions, rugs, and curtains, to transform a space. She emphasizes the importance of evaluating existing furniture, lighting, and styling before purchasing new items, noting that the key is to avoid adding furniture just for the sake of filling empty spaces.

For those with dark sofas, maintaining luminosity is essential. To prevent a dark piece from making a room feel small or dim, designers recommend using light-colored backgrounds for walls, ceilings, and floors. Utilizing light textiles, distributed lighting, and reflective details can help balance the contrast and ensure the sofa remains a centerpiece without absorbing all the natural light in the room.

Creative DIY projects, such as making themed Halloween cushions like pumpkins or mummies, offer a cost-effective way to refresh seasonal decor using basic materials like elastic fabric, velvet, or linen-textured cotton.