Ways to Spruce Up Your Family Room
The family room is often one of the most used rooms in a home, so it’s important that the space feels just right. If your family room is feeling meh, tired, old, or boring, you might be in need of a spruce-up. At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, we’ve got a few ideas for how to take your family room from drab to fab. Check them out below, and be sure to speak with one of our representatives for more info.
Smart Accessorizing
You might be surprised at how you can give your space a whole new look with just some simple tweaks—and accessories can make all the difference. One quick swap is in your throw pillows. Refresh the room and bring in color, texture, or pattern with new throw pillows. And the best part is, you don’t even need entirely new pillows: you can find covers for your current pillows instead of adding greater expense. The nice thing with covers is that you can switch them out seasonally, with holiday themes, seasonal colors, or fresh vibes.
Rearrange the Furniture
It might seem like a small thing, but moving your furniture can have an outsize effect by re-creating traffic flow and reshaping the overall look. And if you really want to go all out, exchange furniture pieces with another room. Swap out a chair, end table, or love seat to bring in a new feel, and your room will seem recharged.
Bring in New Art
Be sure your family room reflects your personality by bringing in the art that means the most to you. Deck your walls with sports memorabilia, paintings, photography, or textiles. Check out your local thrift stores for hidden gems, or go to a local coffee shop to see if they curate and sell artwork from local artists, which can be quite good yet also more affordable. And if your room is on the smaller side, bringing in a mirror or two will make it seem larger—and will create a sense of more light.
Light Fixtures
Speaking of light, updating your lighting can have a huge impact on your perception of the room. No matter if you have overhead fixtures or floor lamps, updating the lighting can have dramatic effect. You can find great pieces in vintage shops or secondhand stores, or go to your local lighting center if you want to buy new.
Window Fashions
Of course, daytime light also impacts a room, so ensuring that you have the proper light control is essential to creating the space that feels like a haven. Choose Heritance® Hardwood Shutters for an elegant statement piece—each unit is made from real hardwood, so it presents unique character and a stately feel. Or go on the softer side with Silhouette® Sheer Shades, which diffuse incoming light beautifully. Finally, choose Duette® Cellular Shades for great light control, as well as remarkable insulation at the window that help you save money on your electric bills. Be sure to speak with one of our consultants to determine the look that’s best for you.
Family Room Refresh in the Greater Phoenix, Peoria AZ Areas
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
