Designers' Best Budget-Friendly Living Room Updates

We polled design insiders to learn how they would update a living room for less than $500. Bonus: They tell us their best no-cost (that's right, free!) decorating tip.

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Living rooms are where you entertain guests and spend quality time with family, making lighting key for setting the proper mood. "Lighting can make or break any room. Add sparkle and drama with a pair of matching metallic table or floor lamps," suggests designer Jennifer Jones.

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