lighting +  functional furniture

add an additional floor or table lamp for improved lighting in the space revisit small furniture pieces and swap them for more functional ones if needed

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accent textures +  additional seating

add additional seating using ottomans or poufs — it doesn't take up much space or budget balance decor by adding texture for interest instead of bold color — wood, pottery, and brass are great picks

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plants  +  small touches

add plants — real of faux — to incorporate natural elements into the space and liven it up create cohesiveness with small touches like coasters + tissue box covers that repeat the same colors + textures in the space

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