Looking for ways to update your home but don't want to spend a lot of money or do a complete over-haul? Buying new furniture, painting and decorating can all add up to TOO much money, so how can we update our existing space without breaking the bank? Well, a good place to start is by adding some new accent pieces. Accent pieces are an easy way give your room a new look and feel without hurting your wallet. Here's some tips/suggestions to get you started on updating your room: - Try swapping out your lamp shades. If the lamp bases are out-dated or looking less than desired, swap out the whole lamp! Maybe your room doesn't have any lamps.. Well, maybe it's time it did! The right lighting can bring ambiance and warmth to any room. Some new lamps for the end tables in the living room, a single lamp for an office or study, even lamps for the bedroom! Lamps are a great way to introduce a little colour to an otherwise dark or dull room and change the overall mood of the room with the flip of a switch. [caption id="attachment_164" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Check out the beautiful Accent Lamps we have at Surplus Furniture. These lamps are designed by Ashley Furniture and are as affordable as they are beautiful! Check out the beautiful Accent Lamps we have at Surplus Furniture. These lamps are designed by Ashley Furniture and are as affordable as they are beautiful![/caption] - Add an area rug. Rugs are not just for the living room anymore. Try adding a rug to your bedroom or even your dining room to create a different kind of look. Adding a dark, plush rug will instantly warm up any room so go ahead and add a designer rug to that cold office to warm up the look. Adding a rug to your living room is usually the last thing people consider when decorating yet it is usually the final piece that ties everything together. Swap out a plain neutral rug with a bright, geometric rug to create a fun and playful mood. [caption id="attachment_165" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Check out our Designer Rugs by Ashley Furniture. We have many patterns to choose from, all at Factory Direct Pricing! Check out our Designer Rugs by Ashley Furniture. We have many patterns to choose from, all at Factory Direct Pricing![/caption] - Looking for a fun way to add some colour to your kids room or home gym? Why not add in an accent chair? They are very versatile and can be used for sitting or hanging your dirty clothes on! Need some extra seating? Grab one of these awesome chairs for your living room or dining room and it is sure to be a hit. There are many types of accent chairs out there, but we love the accent chairs offered by United Furniture Industries and sold at Surplus Furniture. They come in lots of bright bold patterns; are a bit bigger than most accent chairs and are great for adding extra seating as well as a bold statement! [caption id="attachment_163" align="aligncenter" width="640"]These accent chairs are 24 These accent chairs are 24"w x 30"d x 35"h and available in many patterns. Search sku #3028 on our website to see pricing and availability in your area![/caption] - The perfect way to update a living room? Add a 3PC Table Set! If you already have one, maybe its time for an upgrade? Don't have a 3PC Table Set yet? Now is the time to get one and see what you've been missing! Probably one of the most important pieces of furniture in your living room is the coffee table. This useful table works more than double duty. It's used for magazines, decor, a late night snack tray, remote control caddy, math homework station and dozens of other things. Lets face it, without this essential piece of living room furniture, your living room isn't going to be "living"! Couple this up with 2 beautiful matching End Tables and you've got yourself the building pieces for a great living room. (Don't forget, you're also gonna need a sofa/love. Don't worry, we've got those as well!) [caption id="attachment_166" align="aligncenter" width="640"]This is just one of the Amazing Table Sets manufactured by Ashley Furniture and sold at Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse. Check out the many tables we have to offer ranging from modern to traditional in style and different price points for all budgets. This is just one of the Amazing Table Sets manufactured by Ashley Furniture and sold at Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse. Check out the many tables we have to offer ranging from modern to traditional in style and different price points for all budgets.[/caption]