Article: Spruce up your sofa: living room need a lift? Go from drab to fab without spending a fortune on furniture. Turn the page for our step-by-step style upgrade.(Good house)

if you're bored with your sitting area, updating is easier than you might think. For starters, you don't have to replace your beloved old sofa. We'll show you how to modernize a classic cream or taupe couch just by changing the accent pieces. For even more inspiration, we talked to top designers to get their advice on how to fix up a living room--fast.

* Switch accessories with the season "Keep your core pieces, but bring in new colors with window treatments, throws, pillows, candles, and flowers," recommends Tracy Haukoos, visual merchandiser for Pier 1.

* Look for timeless lighting "Porcelain lamps from Williams-Sonoma Home are classic, and their ...

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