11 living room design dilemmas and solutions
Problem: I live in an old house and there’s a clunky, unsightly radiator in the living space

Image by: Style at Home By: Lauren McPhillips Source: Angus Fergusson
Radiators can either be a cool, industrial design feature or a nuisance to your decorating scheme. Hide that heater with a beautiful vintage grill or simply build around it, turning it into a window seat.
Problem: My new living room has traditional architecture but I prefer a modern look

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For an instant modern update in the living room, take paint to the wooden doors and trim. Brush the doors with a clean white and paint the trim the same colour as the walls for a minimalist, seamless look.
Problem: Our living room has wall-to-wall carpet but we don’t have the budget for new hardwood

Image by: Style at Home By: Lauren McPhillips Source: Robin Stubbert
If you’re game for ripping up that carpet, vinyl and engineered hardwood are more affordable options to pure hardwood. If a renovation is out of the question, spruce up that carpeted floor with large area rugs. They’ll tie the room together and will hide any tough-to-remove stains.
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