living room entertainment

Give your space a festive feel:

* Look for picture frames, mirrors, side tables and chairs in golden metallic hues to add old-world polish.
* Hang extra-long drapes and allow them to pool softly on the floor, or replace dated-looking window treatments such as balloon valances and metal mini-blinds with tailored valances or Roman shades.
* Add instant warmth with an area rug, but look for a pattern or color that won’t clash with your furniture, or layer a smaller rug over a larger one to designate seating areas.
* Paint is an easy refresher. Try painting just one wall in a color contrasting or complementary to the rest of the room, then hang a newly framed piece of artwork. You can do the same thing with wallpaper, but let the pattern and texture of the paper be all the artwork you need.
* A tufted ottoman can add instant seating and a place to rest tired feet.
* Change up your everyday lamps with one or two that feature dramatic shades. Black, gold and white, in more graphic shapes, are on trend.
* A new fireplace screen or mantel can be jewelry you add to the room, while antique-look fireplace tools finish the look.