Are you looking forward to entertaining friends and extended family members during the holidays? If so, you are probably thinking of sprucing up your house, maybe even making big changes with renovations in the living areas where your family and your guests will be spending many hours together. If that's the case, from adding 3m home window tinting to giving your existing furniture a new look, here are some ideas that might help you.

The Windows: Besides the fact that windows add light to a room, have you also considered that they help to establish a mood? Think of evaluating the way that your windows are working for you. For example, if your living areas face the sun any time during the day, the harsh rays of the sun might actually be too bright for your taste. If that's the case, have you considered adding 3m window tinting to the windows? Besides making the sunlight have a softening effect on your living areas, the 3m window film tinting will more than likely also protect things that are important to you. For example, the window tinting will probably protect the upholstery on your furniture, the colors in your photographs and paintings and even the wood on your furniture and floors. 

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The New Look: Think of ways that you can spruce up the living room without breaking your bank account. Of course, if that's not a concern, you might be wanting to buy all new furniture. However, even if you don't want to replace your existing furniture, you can certainly give it a new look that speaks of the holidays. For example, if you have guests staying at your house during the Thanksgiving weekend, consider placing throw pillows that have a Thanksgiving feel to them on the arms of your sofa or chairs or both. Besides adding a cozy feeling to the room, it will just be nice to be able to reach for a warm throw while you and your guests are visiting or watching television. At Christmas time, besides all of the beautiful decorations you'll more than likely be setting out, consider buying throw pillows that have a Christmas design. For instance, for an elegant look in your living room, consider buying throw pillows with things like gold angels or gold Christmas trees on them. For a casual look in your family room, consider throw pillows that have Santas and snowmen on them.