Hiring an interior designer amidst the economic crunch can be too expensive these days. If you are bent on improving your living room, you can do it alone. With power tools, and DIY tips from the net, you will be able to achieve an excellent living room improvement.

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Start the task of learning to use the color palette. It is important to note that color plays a very important role in creating neat lines and turning your home into a relaxing zone to unwind. Paint your living room with blue on the wall, moldings and cabinets; and furnish it with blue inspired chair cover and area rug. The window looks elegant if you embellish it with white and blue curtains.

Blue removes the boundaries and creating a wider space for a small living room. If you don’t like blue, you can opt for any shades of white, yellow, green and hot red. Bold colors can play tricks if you use it for your wall and don’t be afraid of what others may say about your taste. Color techniques along with your imagination can really turn wonders in your small living area.