Family Room Face Lift on a Budget

I recently moved (I'm talking 6 days ago), and as I unpack in my new home, I am finding my old items don't look as nice here. I'm sure it's just my perception, but all the furniture is almost 10 years old and trying to make all that worked in our last space, is not necessarily working in our new one. So what do you do to fix this issue without breaking the bank? Give the room a face lift on a budget of course! 
Before:

At first glance, I knew I wanted to get new lamps and honestly I was about to throw in the towel and up our budget and get new tables as well! OK, that can wait as long as this face lift makes the room seem updated and more like a cozy family room. In our last home, our carpet was not the same color as our couch so everything didn't seem so....well...tan! This room connects with our kitchen and we have sea foam colored chairs and bar stools there, so I thought that would be a good color to incorporate. With $200 in my pocket, I headed out to find some items to really bring the room together. 
Lamps: $59 each from Home Goods Leather conditioner & cleaner: $16.49 Amazon  Lamp shades: $8 each from Home Goods (clearance) Throw Pillows: $9.99 & $12.99 from Home Goods (clearance)  Total amount spent: $173.47

After:

I realize I still need to paint, purchase wall art & mirrors, and get some knick knacks & more candles,  but those are all things that will happen in time as we live here. For now this quick makeover really did the trick for me. I instantly love my family room and I no longer feel like switching out all the tables has to happen this year.  How do you update your decor?  Shop some of my favorite easy update items here:

Because Kaitlyn Loves Decorating

I have officially lived in our new house for 1 month and I am enjoying every second of the decorating process.  It means so much to me to have a place of my own, especially one that I share with my best friend and that has felt like "home" since our realtor turned the handle on the front door for the first time. The house has a very modern feel so it's important to us to maintain that style yet make it feel warm and inviting at the same time.

The house is slowly but surely coming together...."These are a few of my favorite things" (so far!)

A larger than life version of us -- What master bedrom is complete without one?

 The beginng stages of our "library"/sitting room

A gorgeous setting for our dining room

The peek-a-boo loft that sits above the living room

Representation of our new family

 A comfy place for guests to relax

 The best day of our lives

 A fireplace setting will serve us well come November

 A gathering spot in the kitchen fueled by wine and small plates

Showcasing our love for craft beer and Chicago sports at our bar

And one of my absolute favorite parts about the house -- the lighting.

I look forward to furnishing each room of the house -- at first, I wanted to do everything at once, but what's the rush? This place is our own and we want to take the time to make sure all the pieces fit.

Here are a few ideas I would like to replicate: 1, 2, 3, 4

What touches make your house a home?