You come home tired and weary from work, and the last thing you want to see is your living room looking as frazzled and drained out as you. You want to makeover your home, but you don't know where to start! You don't even have the money to hire a professional for the job. Fear not, all is not lost. You can easily accomplish these tips over a few days and bring a lifeless, dull room back to life.

Cleaning ? Chances are good that you have stacks of old magazines, books, and newspapers lying around in corners, inside closets, everywhere. Plus lots more of shoes, clothes, and toys, especially if you have kids. These all detract from the character of your room, and instead make it look like a scruffy garbage pile rather than a warm, comfortable place to rest and relax. Vacuum or clean the upholstery, curtains, rugs, and the floors. Remove all your decorative collectibles and give each piece a thorough cleaning, and polish up the tables and surfaces.

Rearrange ? First thing to do here is to pull away all those pieces of furniture sticking to the walls. It does not matter how big or small your room is; get them out and rearrange them in small groups near the middle of the room, or place your furnishings at interesting angles in front of your focal point to create an intimate conversation area. Do you have a narrow room? Try placing the sofa on the diagonal to make the room appear wider.

The focal point ? If your room is lacking a focal point, try painting one wall in a different, but coordinating color, that complements the rest of your room and furnishings. The newly painted wall will instantly become the focal point of the room. Try placing your favorite piece of furniture against the new wall to make the look complete. You can also choose to use a large, ornate mirror, an antique grandfather clock, or something unique and interesting. When you use a mirror, though, make sure that it's reflecting a pleasant view. If your room already has a nice focal point, consider giving the entire room a fresh new coat of paint, to create a fresh, new atmosphere.

Add some greens ? Green plants and bright flowers can immediately transform any room from dreary to delightful. To keep it interesting, try using plants and flowers of different sizes and different varieties Keep your plants in good health and well-trimmed. A dying plant always adds negative vibes to any ambience. If you have poor lighting, you can opt for silk greenery instead.

Get new lamps ? Unless you want to make your room look like something left over from the civil war, remove those outdated lamps from your room and replace them with new, unique ones. Look for unique, interesting lamps that will make a bold statement, and you'll be sure to find a few that can relate to the personality and the theme of your room. Look for lighting with three-way switches; that way you can adjust the lighting to suit your moods.

There you go! With a little bit of imagination and creativity, you can breathe new life into your frazzled room. All it takes is your creativity, imagination, and some elbow grease. Your efforts will ultimately result in a fresher, more interesting, and more vibrant home. Renew your passion for decorating your home, one room at a time!