It can cost a small fortune to fully furnish a living room with brand new furnishings. A quality couch, loveseat and chair can cost thousands of dollars, and this is not an option for those on a strict budget. They must resort to using creative alternate options for seating and other furnishings. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on low-quality furniture, do something creative and practical and save for higher quality pieces. Use these creative ideas for budget living room furniture, and come up with comfortable seating in a pinch.
Turn a Twin Bed into a Comfy Living Room Couch
When seeking ideas for budget living room furniture, consider turning a twin bed into a couch. Remove the head and foot board, and place it against a wall. Outfit the bed with a fitted sheet and a stylish throw that will completely cover the mattress. If possible, add a bed skirt that matches the throw. Create a back for this budget makeshift living room couch with three or more over-sized pillows. This budget living room furniture will look like a real couch, but for far less. Best of all it can still be used as a bed for naps and overnight guests.
Make a Stylish Coffee Table with Crates and Fiberboard
It is possible to create a budget coffee table to go with the budget living room couch, and for twenty-five dollars or less. Buy two to four plastic milk crate storage bins and a one-inch thick sheet of plywood or fiberboard of the appropriate size. In addition, buy acrylic spray paint in a color of your choice to completely cover the top and sides of the board. To seal the paint, buy clear acrylic sealer in a spray can. If desired, buy fabric to cover the crates beneath the board.
Set up the milk crate storage bins, and fill them with books or other heavy items to hold them in place. Top the base with the painted and sealed plywood to complete this budget piece of living room furniture. It will double as a place for storing books or other heavy items.
Use a Comfy Wicker Indoor/Outdoor Chair
Do you need a living room chair but cannot afford a stationary one let alone a recliner? Consider a comfy wicker chair or two instead of the upholstered variety. Indoor/outdoor chairs are typically cheaper than fabric-covered furniture, and they can look even more stylish. This budget option can be just as comfortable as an upholstered living room chair when outfitted with thick cushioning. It can look even better when accessorized with eye-catching throw pillows of various textures and shapes.
It is possible to completely furnish a living room on a budget. Use the aforementioned ideas for budget living room furniture, and come up with some of your own. This goes to show that it is not necessary to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to fill your home with stylish, comfortable furniture. Use a little ingenuity, creativity and do-it-yourself ideas.
