20 versatile and not so expensive products to decorate and renovate your living room

Styling a new home your way is a slow and exhaustive process. You could say, in fact, that it never ends. But the budget for decorating is exhausted, so you have to buy with intelligence and planning. Fortunately, today there are elegant options for different pockets: more than ever, it is possible to have an attractive, comfortable space with personality without spending all the wages. And if we also have in mind a more neutral and timeless style, this same case will serve you for many years.

The living room is really the eyes of your house or apartment: the place that visitors will first observe, where your tastes and attitudes will be reflected. That’s why it’s important that it looks the way you want it to look. After several hours of reviewing design and decoration trends on Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok, we have compiled a list of products that can make a difference in your living room without having to invest so much.

Baskets are functional accessories which, well placed and chosen, will never be too much in a living room. In winter, for example, blankets abound on the armchairs, especially if there is a TV in front. A good way to keep order is to keep those blankets in the baskets, where magazines, cushions, board games or other things that are usually used in that room can also go. This way you will give a more rustic and intimate touch to the space. The dimensions of this model, made of marine fiber, are 42 x 42 cm.

Since we are talking about blankets, if you choose a neutral color, it will be easier to maintain harmony within your decoration. Ecru, dark or terracotta tones will give the space naturalness and neutrality, also keeping you warm in style. This model is made of cotton, but if you prefer other fabrics, we have made a detailed guide here with different types of materials and fabrics.

Jute is a light, resistant and recyclable material, which can present natural color variations. A rug made from it can create a rustic yet contemporary atmosphere in your living room, easy to clean. On the maintenance side, it is advisable not to get it wet and to protect it from strong sun exposure. The dimensions of this model are 60×120 cm.

Another way to display blankets – whether the ones you use to keep warm or the ones you use for decoration – is to use ladders like this, which aren’t used to climb up or down but to give atmosphere to the living room. You can put two or three blankets and play with textures and colors. Its dimensions are 43×160 cm.

A tray isn’t just for moving things around tables: it can also be useful for defining corners in a comfortable way. You can arrange them on a table, wedged between the spaces left by a piece of furniture or under a coffee table. The possibilities and combinations are thousands, just get inspired and fill it with things you think will be nice to see, like decorations, books or cute magazines.

The purpose of having candles in the home is to aromatically define the space. This one, for example, smells of bubbly champagne, bubbly berries and juicy tangerine. A fragrance that will give a lot of personality and attitude to your living room.

If pink doesn’t go well with your decor, another option is this green tea scented candle, which is the same color and comes in a glass container with a cork lid. It promises up to 30 hours of duration.

For social evenings, family or friends, the apartments often lack seats. That’s why it’s always good to have a floor cushion (which when not in use can be stored in the baskets above). This jute, thanks to its rustic and natural appearance, can be easily combined with all kinds of furniture. Its dimensions are 60 cm x 20 cm.

If you want to give a special touch to an arrimo, a table or a shelf, you can put a vase with beautiful fresh or dried flowers – even artificial ones, which become more and more realistic – and thus give a closer and more character. tricky in the living room.

Lighting in warm, subdued tones makes environments more intimate and welcoming. If you have a lamp like this, with a sober and distinguished design, they will make you want the night to come and illuminate them.

Including a mirror in the decoration of our living room will always be positive, as it expands the spaces and improves the ambient light. Round mirrors like this are modern and very decorative. Although it appears here in a bathroom, placed in the entrance or near a table, it will give your wall that striking touch, without losing the balance of the composition.

Having a small table near your favorite armchair is something fundamental: it serves to support that cup, drink or snack while you rest or share with your friends. The rest of the time, you can decorate it with a vase, a plant, books or trinkets.

If you have space, a coffee table is essential for a living room. It is the meeting point of tables and glasses, a post on which you and your guests can move. This model, in addition to being at a good price, has in its favor its neutrality, which allows it to adapt to almost any style of design and decoration.

This little product will make the armrest of your armchair the coolest place in the living room. It is a mini tray, in which you can put a herbal tea, your reading glasses, the remote control, a book or any other small object that you are using at the moment. Its measurements are 23cm wide and 18cm high. The material can be bent for a slight adjustment to the arm of the chair.

The cushions bring comfort and volume to spaces. Playing with different colors and textures will give your living room its own identity. The dimensions of this polyester model —and whose cover is removable for easy washing— are 45 cm wide, 15 cm deep and 45 cm high.

Another cushion, this time round, which also helps to give the final touch to our decoration. Useful both for use on the armchair or sofa and on the floor, this model is 100% polyester, washable and measures 40 cm.

If you have a hanging plant or are planning to add one to your living room, this is a way to make better use of tight spaces with something natural and green. A fern, philodendron or rosary are plants that can transform your corners or walls into very special places. This lepotit model is made of cotton and can hide that plastic pot you don’t like. The handles measure 58 cm in length. Do you need more ideas for putting houseplants? Here is a list of inspirational suggestions.

As we said, plants bring that touch of freshness and naturalness that is welcome in every home. If you’re looking for the right distribution of space, it’s good to have a plant stand like this that gives your vegetables height and the prominence —and light— they deserve. It is 83 cm high.

This pouf — or pouf (it is also called pouf) — is woven in cotton and brings volume and comfort to your spaces. A functional seat, which can be useful both in your living room and on your terrace.

Coasters are not just a pretty decoration: they are the protectors of your tables and furniture. A hot cup or a very cold glass can damage the wood and leave marks that you cannot erase. As it is essential to use them, it is better that they are pretty and contribute to the layout of your space. These are washable and made of cotton.

*Prices for products in this item are current as of July 20, 2022. Values ​​and availability may change.