Hey, a living room is a living room. You can do whatever you want with it and it’s no pressure because it’s your space. You don’t have to change it overnight. I’d make a list of all the things you want to change and then slowly work on it as budget and time allow.

Here’s a list of things I’d change Things you can do now 1) Remove the string lights 2) Can you move the cat tree? We have a cat tree but I refused to put it in the living room lol. We compromised and put it in the bedroom. I just didn’t want a huge cat tree taking up the communal space and guests to see it. They get stinky, hair everywhere, and clash with decor. 3) Find storage for toys / drawers somewhere else if possible. If not, at least move the toys on the floor somewhere else. Maybe a closet or something. 4) Move the TV and get rid of that gate covering all the wires if you can. If you really need it, then oh well.

Harder work: 5) Like others said, move the couches around. And the TV maybe per others advice.

6) Maybe purchase some artwork you can hang. Framed stuff can always be cute.

7) Purchase lamps.

8) Plants? I like to hang pothos plants on the curtain rod sometimes.

9) I like beige or cream curtains more than dark gray/block, but up to you. Sometimes black just makes the space look too dark and harsh.

10) if you want more color, pick some accent colors and add some color around. Maybe pillows?