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white walls and cabinets in the living room highlight black and white patterned pillows on the arm chairs, with a red throw set behind the couch

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Budget-Friendly Living Room Makeovers (after)

From dark and dismal to bright and breezy, this living room seems twice as large with the addition of new doors; wider openings to neighboring rooms; and a crisp, unifying coat of white paint.

See the complete makeover on SouthernLiving.com.

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20 of 29 white walls and cabinets in the living room highlight black and white patterned pillows on the arm chairs, with a red throw set behind the couch