Living room ideas that are not a new sofa
It is usually the light, the floor and the draught.
When a living room feels wrong the instinct is a new sofa. It is usually the light, the floor and the cold coming off the window.
Four fixes, none of them a sofa.
All 4, at a glance
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Living room idea no. 01
Floor length linen blackout curtains
Curtains hung high and long make a room look taller, and blackout lining makes a movie night actually dark.
Good to know84 in long · 2 panels · blackout
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A rug that goes in the wash
Pets, kids and spills mean a rug that can be washed, not replaced. It folds for the machine.
Good to know5 x 7 ft · washable · foldable
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A coffee table that lifts to desk height
The top lifts to eating or laptop height, and the storage underneath hides the clutter.
Good to knowLift top · hidden storage · adjustable shelf
See it on AmazonLiving room idea no. 04
Window insulation for draughty glass
A cold window makes the whole room feel cold. Clear film goes on with tape and a hairdryer.
Good to know62 x 630 in · fits up to 15 windows
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