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10 Low or No Cost Steps to Decorating your Living Room

By Pamela Cole Harris, About.com

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Dark Floors

Floors should be darker than walls.

Photo: Kevin Conners
In general, the floors should be a little darker than the walls. This grounds the room design and provides a pleasing balance to the space. Your floors can be painted for a cheap and inexpensive change. If you have hardwood floors, they can be easily stained. If you are lucky enough to have tile, just add a rug. If you have carpet, covering the old carpet with area rugs or a large carpet remnant is a budget alternative to carpet replacement. Cost: Under $100.

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