Plain Ole Living Room

Look at this space. This space has GREAT potential. I could do SO much with it, but I lack the resources. I was thinking about throwing a rug on the floor and make it more homey. I want to add more pots to get green. I need to throw more art on the walls; a nice piece of POP would make this great space SPECTACULAR. I've tried to do it myself, but I just have no expertise. I'd go to the stores and get overwhelmed with all the choices. The lack of funds doesn't help either. I would love to win this contest and finally finish up this 2 year long project.