If you don't like the look of your TV, she suggests getting an armoire or entertainment center that can hold the TV and act as a storage area. Shopping for secondhand items and putting them to new purposes can be a cheap way to put a spin on an ordinary room. Young says you don't always have to have a coffee table in front of the couch. She suggests a trunk, a cobbler's bench or children's furniture, or adding a piece of glass to an interesting base. For a bathroom, consider buying an old dresser and using it as a vanity with the sink installed in the top of it.
Experts suggest revitalizing an old sofa or chair with fabric slipcovers.
They give you the flexibility of mixing and matching colors from time to time, perhaps when the seasons change. A chenille throw over the back of the sofa can make a big difference. Area rugs and plants can also change the feel of a room. If you have a large window, Heeney says it can be expensive to buy enough fabric to create operable drapes. She suggests that you simply frame the window with cloth rather than buying an expanse of sheers and drapes.