You have all the reasons to redo the house, its very lifeless and looks worn out. I feel creating a separation will terminate the spaciousness of the room. Adding colours will surely help, Since you have a tan color sofa,I suggest grey, white or light blue color on one of the walls. Add some art works of the color you chose for the wall. This room needs some fillers like , books, throws, candle stands tall and lean. YES DON FORGET 1. Mount the tv on the wall make some space on the floor and Fix a large size mirror ( Wooden Frame if you can afford).

If in your area you have Salvation Army or Goodwill stores they may sell what you're looking for. Although these stores generally sell previously owned stuff i believe their mattresses are not.

Tsilanko, I would always recommend professional installation where needed. But what I am doing here is suggesting that WHEN you are planning to build or renovate, to consider how your plans will affect you in 20 or 30 years time. Split levels are very hep when you are young. A kitchen 3 steps down at 30 is rarely a problem, but might be a hazard at 60, or, as Marjie1059 suggested, if you break a leg. ... All my parents' homes were terrible for old people. They were forced to move to a bungalow in extreme old sge because the location and design of their home was more suitable for an active young couple with a large family than for an elderly couple with stroke disabilities. I would not want to move again, so my present home has features built in that make ageing in place simpler. Mostly small changes, like grab rails, and lever handles on doors and faucets. A major disability suddenly suffered requires major changes if permanent. I did look at this because it came up in the discussion, but if you look at the heading, Planning for Disability, it means just that. Plan ahead so you don't have to make expensive changes later on. But thank you for your advice, yes, major changes are not in the DIY domain.

Our India is a country rich with artisan culture and handmade goods. From wood sculptures to native stoneware... from handwoven tapestries to pottery... there are a number of local stores that sell ethnic decor pieces that speak of our talented localities. On the other hand, there are branded showrooms and interior galleries that stock a large variety of quality product that assure you with warranty and service. So... what would you go with? Would you like to come home to handicrafts and fabric made by local artisans or you prefer buying accessories and decorative merchandise from branded stores only? Or you are the mixed type who usually do not have a plan before buying decor products? Let us know by voting below! And elaborate your views in Comments. Thank you :)