Smart Chic: Living Rooms

Steal This Look: Budget-Savvy Living Room Fixes

Get a designer look without busting your budget; create a stunning living room by incorporating key designer tricks and making the most of the furniture and accessories you already own.

By H. Camille Smith
Filed under: Living Rooms, Makeover, Decorating

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Create Drama

Bold patterns add visual interest but too much of a good thing can be, well, too much of a good thing. Strike a balance by pairing just one bold pattern, like the rug, with complementary smaller patterns, like the drapes and pillows. Keep all the patterns in the same color family for a look that's dramatic but not over-the-top. Design by Judith Balis