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A living room is often the heart of a home where families gather and guests are entertained. It’s a room that gives you the chance to showcase your personal style.
Bunnings Workshop community members have shared many clever and creative projects that show you don’t need a huge budget or previous D.I.Y. experience to give your living room a makeover.
Check out the projects below such as feature walls, entertainment unit upgrades and fireplace makeovers to get inspiration for your home.
1. Floating hearth fireplace and timber feature wall by @Nailbag
A brick fireplace with floating hearth and a feature wall using acoustic panels for a 70s-era coastal home's living room.
2. Lounge room makeover using VJ panels by @RumbleRenos
Easycraft VJ panelling, a new rug and upcycling a cabinet helped transform a lounge room.
3. Coastal-style renovation with wall panelling by @MyKindofBliss
This makeover turned a dated living room into a bright, modern space complete with hybrid flooring and Easycraft wall panelling.
4. Living room remodel by @diy_hausdesigns
VJ panels, skirting boards, fresh paint and new carpet used in a living room makeover.
5. Recessed TV feature wall with EasyVJ panels by @ProjectPete
A plain brick wall was transformed into a gorgeous feature using VJ panels.
6. Living room remodel with feature wall by @Dons-Glenno
A timber feature wall was part of an open plan renovation that joined the lounge and dining areas with the kitchen and outside entertaining area.
7. Fireplace and feature wall by @craftyhopper
A plain wall was transformed into an attractive and functional space with a wood heater, bookshelves and stone-clad feature wall.
8. Feature wall with timber panelling by @Monika1
A living room was transformed by an attractive feature wall using timber panelling and wallpaper.
9. Lounge room makeover with refurbished cabinet by @KMP
A painted feature wall, updated cabinet and new artwork give this formal lounge a bold new look.
10. VJ panelling feature wall by @craftyhopper
Experienced member Leanne showed how VJ panelling can be a simple and effective way of covering an eyesore and creating a beautiful feature.
11. Hamptons-style TV cabinet rebuild by @sallie24
This large wall unit was rebuilt to accommodate a big-screen TV and hide the cables and become the main feature of a living room.
12. Living room feature wall with shelving by @cam_bubb
A plain living room wall repaired, painted and decorated with a flat-screen TV and timber shelves.
13. Living room feature wall by @buildwithroneth
Timber feature walls installed in an entryway, with black robe hooks and a timber storage nook bench.
14. Living room renovation with whitewashed fireplace by @kbright
This thoughtful renovation project lightens and brightens a dated interior with a whitewashed fireplace housing an electric heater the main feature.
15. 70s-era dining room open-plan transformation by @Nailbag
A radical transformation of a dated 70s-era dining room to create an open-plan living area and maximise a stunning ocean view.
16. Wall-mounted television with wood panel wallpaper by @theDIYedit
A new TV corner was created using wood panel wallpaper and hidden cabling.
17. Bookcases turned into built-in fireplace by @stargirl5196
Old bookcases were transformed using MDF and VJ panelling to make a feature fireplace with hidden storage.
18. Lounge room makeover with wainscoting by @selfmade
Hume Pine mouldings and subtle paint colours applied with a limewash effect helped to transform a heritage home's lounge room.
19. Entertainment unit upcycled for TV wall by @PetaMG
An old orange-coloured Pine entertainment unit was transformed in a dramatic upcycling project as part of a feature wall with television.
20. Entryway and living area refresh by @Sprice1
Timber wall panels and a sage green paint job gave a modern twist to an outdated living area.
