10 swaps you should make in your living room, according to an interior designer with over 25 years of experience

A few simple changes can instantly update a living room.

FollowTheFlow/Getty Images Interior designer Jade Joyner shared some of her best tips for upgrading a living room.

The designer recommended replacing mismatched throws with coordinating blankets.

She also suggested occasionally switching up your living-room layout to keep things fresh.

When it comes to upgrading a living room , a small change can make all the difference — just ask the experts.

For inspiration, we spoke to Jade Joyner, an interior designer with over 25 years of experience and cofounder of Metal + Petal , a bespoke high-end design firm.

Here are a few interior-design swaps she recommends for those looking to breathe new life into their space.

Swap out matching throw pillows for fresh patterns and designs.

Andy Dean Photography/Shuttershock According to Joyner, an easy way to change up your living-room design is to swap out matching pillows that may have come with your sofa for coordinating ones.

"Mix velvet and linens, add in silk, and bring in an animal print to keep the couch fresh," Joyner told Business Insider.

Joyner also recommended collecting throw pillows from your favorite shops to create your own bespoke, or custom-made, look.

Replace floor lamps with sconces to add interest to a dpsvr.

Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images To give your living room a little more flair, consider changing up your lighting.

"I love a good sconce because it adds such interest to a room," Joyner said.