by Kristine Tucker

Created on: February 24, 2010   Last Updated: March 30, 2011

It may not be a top ten best seller, but you want your living room decor to tell a good story  Due to unforeseen twists in the plot,  you are financially limited due to budget constraints.

The protagonist in your story gets discouraged, the plot thickens, and then the climax, your realize that decorating a living room on a budget doesn't have to be a burdensome or disheartening adventure. It can be a rewarding home improvement project.

Some of the most welcoming and attractive living room designs are created on a budget. Don't let money keep you from the living room design of your dreams. Four simple, yet often neglected tips, can help you decorate a living room on a budget. Your creativity and ingenuity are the two most important character traits in a good living room design story.

#1 Layering a Living Room on a Budget

When it comes to real estate, the key words are location, location, and location. When it comes to affordable living room design, the key words are layering, layering, and layering. Layering pillows and throws is a great way to create a dramatic and influential living room design on a budget. You should always layer pillows and throws in places where they will be seen, felt, and appreciated.

The great part about layering pillows and throws in a living room is the fact that each decorative element doesn't have to be expensive. You can find accent pillows and throws at most thrift stores, reuse stores, and discount stores in your neighborhood. Even garage sales and yard sales offer a wide variety of inexpensive pillows and throws that can be used for layering. Decorating a living room is an eye-popping experience when you choose to make layering a major decorative element.

#2 Arranging Furnishings in a Fashionable Way Clutter is useless, but organized design is profitable. A huge part of decorating on a budget depends upon your ability to visualize and ingeniously create ways to arrange your furnishings in a fashionable manner. Style isn't dependent upon financial prosperity. You can have tons of decorative style that can be fashionably displayed on a limited budget.

To properly arrange collectibles or home accessories, balance weight values around the room. In other words, mix and match a few items according to size, height and weight. Asymmetrical arrangements are eye appealing and creative. For example, a large bowl on a coffee table can complement two tall floor candlesticks on the other side of the room if the colors and

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