The Curator: 10 living room upgrades that make your space feel designer

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The Curator offers recommendations for updating living rooms with designer touches without sacrificing functionality. Featured pieces include statement lighting options such as swirled glass table lamps and pleated linen ceiling lights, along with decor items like bouclé cushion covers and mid-century inspired coffee tables. The article also highlights natural elements like marble accents and decorative seashell trinket trays to enhance personal style and comfort in the living space.
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The Curator, published by Global News in October 2026, highlights ten upgrades for the living room that can make any space feel like a designer's dream. The article focuses on balancing aesthetic appeal with practical functionality, particularly featuring items from brands such as Quince, Simons, and Article. One notable suggestion is a plush chenille accent chair, which combines comfort with a solid wood frame, ideal for reading nooks or living rooms. Another key piece highlighted is a swirled glass table lamp that serves both as functional lighting and decorative art. Additionally, the article recommends lamps with fabric-wrapped shades on brass frames to add softness and elegance to any room's ambiance. These upgrades aim to transform ordinary spaces into inviting areas for gathering and entertaining.

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Fiorda, R. (2026, October 13). The Curator: 10 living room upgrades that make your space feel designer. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/12100173/10-living-room-upgrades-that-make-your-space-feel-designer/

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It’s rare to find a truly sink-in-and-stay-awhile accent chair that isn’t a complete eyesore, but this one strikes the right balance with it’s plush chenille upholstery and a solid wood frame, making it a perfect pick for a reading nook or living room.
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Claims (22 extracted, 2 hedged)

The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. asserted
we → decide → topics
When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. uncertain
we → purchase → commission
The kitchen might be the heart of the home, but the living room is the soul — a place to gather, host and entertain. uncertain
room → live → home
This fall, we’re looking for pieces that strike the right balance between the designer aesthetic we love and the everyday function we need. asserted
we → look → aesthetic
From lighting you can’t take your eyes off to layered textures that make everything that much richer, we’ve gathered these finds so you don’t have to. asserted
you → take → finds
Here’s what’s trending from Quince, Simons, Article and more. asserted
what → ’ → Quince
Statement lighting Whether on tables, floors or ceilings, don’t be afraid to layer your home with lighting designs that add warmth and visual interest through shape and silhouette. asserted
that → layer → shape
This swirled glass table lamp is practically a work of art all on it’s own, with a modern shape and warm light that’s perfect for late night bedside reading. asserted
that → swirl → reading
For a lamp that exudes softness and elegance, this fabric-wrapped shade sits on a brass frame, bringing a bit of understated character to your living room. asserted
shade → exude → room
If you prefer your light off the ground, this pleated linen ceiling lamp creates a calming atmosphere with its textured shade, neutral tones and warm, diffused glow. asserted
lamp → prefer → shade
Its soft pleated design adds subtle dimension without overwhelming the rest of your décor. Love a naturally lit space? asserted
design → add → space
These 100% cotton sheer curtains let diffused light filter through while adding an airy feel to your living room. asserted
light → let → room
With versatile top treatments for different hanging styles, they’re an easy way to soften your windows without blocking out that much-needed sunshine. asserted
they → hang → sunshine
Swapping out your old cushion covers for a Bouclé set is an easy way to upgrade your living space. asserted
Swapping → swap → space
Popular in mid-century modern design, bouclé is known for its soft, textured feel. asserted
bouclé → know → feel
These covers come in a variety of neutral colours to complement your existing décor. asserted
covers → come → décor
With its sculptural pedestal base and genuine marble top, this mid-century-inspired coffee table makes a striking centrepiece in the living room. asserted
table → inspire → room
Natural veining adds visual interest, and the generous round surface offers plenty of room for art books, decorative objects and your favourite coffee-table accessories. asserted
surface → add → books
It’s rare to find a truly sink-in-and-stay-awhile accent chair that isn’t a complete eyesore, but this one strikes the right balance with it’s plush chenille upholstery and a solid wood frame, making it a perfect pick for a reading nook or living room. asserted
it → ’ → nook
From coffee table books and uniquely you knick-knacks to iconic art prints, here’s where you can get creative, showcase your personality and choose thoughtful pieces to finish off the entire room. asserted
get → ’ → room
This seashell trinket tray has a glossy, luminous finish that holds small items like rings and earrings while doubling as a decorative accent. asserted
that → hold → accent
Inspired by Matisse’s La Japonaise, this vibrant canvas print depicts a woman surrounded by a multicoloured garden, bringing an artful pop of colour to your walls. asserted
print → inspire → walls
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