42 Before-and-After Living Room Makeovers

This traditional living room features a dated mix of warm yellow and red hues. Deep marigold walls, heavy red drapes and bulky, brown leather furniture give this space a dark and cluttered appearance.

Designers at Lambert Home transform the dark and dated traditional living room into an airy and enviable transitional design. A crisp paint lightens the walls and a set of creamy barrel accent chairs add fresh seating for friends and family. The dated drapes were replaced with neutral, geometric curtains, and the cognac sofa is energized with three ivory toss pillows.

If you can look past the floral sofa, cluttered sewing station and tacky built-in bar, you’ll see that this historic home is full of charm and potential. The ceiling is adorned with substantial wooden beams that bring architectural interest to the design and visually expand the space.

Never underestimate the power of paint. Interior designer Lucie Ayres revives the dated living room with wall-to-ceiling white paint that both calms and enhances the original ceiling beams. A leggy wall sconce and sleek gray sofa bring a contemporary look into the space, while yellow pillows and a cobalt blue built-in bookcase add personality to the design.