We Spent $2,000 Decorating This Living Room—And It Changed Everything

👇 Download my FREE Before You Call Your Contractor guide: https://mariakillam.com/before-you-ca... When I first saw Jenn’s application, I declined it because I genuinely didn’t think I could decorate around all the unrelated fixed elements in her home. I thought she needed roughly $30,000 in updates before this room could ever feel finished. Then Jenn showed me what she had hiding in another bedroom—and suddenly I saw a completely different way forward. This is exactly why I love Decorate or Renovate? Sometimes the answer really IS renovate. But sometimes the right furniture layout, art, lamps, rug and colour repetition can make an expensive renovation wait. Wait until you see what happened to this living room. I surprised even myself. Would you still renovate it after seeing the finished room? 00:00 Renovate Or Decorate 00:08 Why The Room Clashes 00:41 The Renovation Blueprint 01:22 A Decorate First Twist 02:09 Rug Shopping Debate 03:47 Pillows Lamps And Art 04:59 Back To Finish Up 05:07 Choosing The Right Rug 07:49 Big Reveal And Tour 11:36 Jen Reacts And Reflects 13:47 Lessons And Budget Win 15:05 Wrap Up And Subscribe ▶️ WATCH NEXT    • I Thought This House Needed a $25,000 Reno...   🏠 START HERE Get the Understanding Undertones® Neutral Colour Wheel: https://mariakillam.com/products/#wheel Shop my best-selling colour and decorating eBooks: https://mariakillam.com/product/ebook... Get personalized help through my online eDesign services: https://mariakillam.com/edesign/ Join the Dream Home Club: https://mariakillam.com/truecolourins... Become a certified True Colour Expert: https://mariakillam.com/expert-training 👋 ABOUT MARIA Maria Killam is a decorator, stylist, educator and creator of the Killam Colour System™ and the Understanding Undertones® Neutral Colour Wheel. She helps homeowners and designers make timeless colour and decorating decisions with confidence—without costly mistakes. Colour Made Easy™ 🔗 SHOP, LEARN & GET INSPIRED https://mariakillam.com/instagram Subscribe for weekly colour, decorating and renovation advice:    / @mariakillamdesigner   #InteriorDesign #home #makeover Music by Bensound.com License code: 67QAWZPCDVTDWSG3 Artist: : Benjamin Lazzarus