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Updating interior of rented home, on the cheap- tips needed?

I live in a rented house and want to update the living room on the cheap. It has a red carpet and curtians which I don't want to replace. What is the most contemporary style to paint/decorate the walls and create a clean modern look that will go with the red soft furnishings? Any style tips to inspire modern design? I am taking my time to look for new ideas so hope to get some creative input here. Thanks.

Public Comments

1. Painting the walls and adding accessories is about all you can do. I would do a light coffee cream color and / or light taupe on the walls. Add pillows that include the red and wall colors.
2. Red carpet and drapes: Try a buttercream or darker paint. I have a red sofa and burgundy area rugs. Yellows and golden tans look great with red. The link below is a photo on hgtv's site. Red walls with a buttercream colored fireplace so you can see the colors together.