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11 DIY Projects for Your Living Room

Take a look at the clever projects that make this living room personal and photo-worthy, then update your living room with budget-friendly color accents, a little bookcase rehab, and easy furniture fixes.

living room overall

Photography by Hopkins and Associates

 

Laying the Groundwork

The brown, gray, and aqua color scheme makes a gender-neutral space filled with great ideas you can do.

How to Do It
-- Choose a neutral color for the wall (a creamy latte color works in this living room).
-- Paint all your trim white for a crisp foundation for the pattern and color to come alive.
-- Choose your favorite colors for accents and start shopping around for pillows and fabric you like.



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