I transformed my living room using Amazon buys – it looks more sophisticated, I do not like DIY but it was super easy
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A NEW Yorker shared how she upgraded her apartment living room with a few Amazon buys.
Although she doesn't like the complications of home projects and DIYs, she explained that the transformation is easy.
Jihan (@_lifewithjihan) shared the home transformation in a viral TikTok video.
A set of $25 LED strip lights helped her add light and ambiance to her space.
She pushed her couch aside, making room to add the lights behind her furniture.
"These are super easy to apply and this is coming from someone who does not like to DIY," she explained.
Once the lights were properly installed, she pushed her couch back to its original position and got to work on some styling touches to it.
A pack of $21 velvet black pillowcases took her throw pillows from bland to glam.
The black pillows added a pop of color and some new texture to her beige couch.
A $48 cable knit throw blanket pulled her living room together and amped up the coziness levels.
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Moving off the couch, she added the same strip lights to the back of her TV, lining all the edges of the television.
She said she felt the mood shift instantly when she turned off her main overhead light.
"Just a few small apartment upgrades to make my place feel a little bit more cozy and sophisticated," she said.
Interior design fans thanked her for sharing her arsenal of simple but effective ideas.
"I might steal the strip lights behind the sofa idea," said one commenter.
"I think it could work with my sectional."
These are super easy to apply and this is coming from someone who does not like to DIY.
Jihan
"Obsessed, your living room was so cute already," said another.
"It’s definitely giving!"
Jihan added that she hasn't looked back since she purchased the strip lights.
"Please steal. I refuse to use the big light," she said.
She added that the lights were renter-friendly and great for those concerned about damaging their walls.
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"They’re very easy to apply. For takedown, I recommend using a blow dryer to lift the adhesive and avoid wall damage," she wrote.
"They also come with a remote!"
