With a little DIY knowledge and without spending a fortune or calling in the professionals, you can upgrade and enhance your home. Whether you’re considering selling or just wish to spruce up your property, we’ve found some small improvements that can make a big difference to your house even with a small budget.
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Turn up the Lights
Your home’s lighting is a huge part of the overall aesthetic, and getting it right can significantly impact the ambience. Changing the light fittings can instantly modernise your home. Even swapping old lamp shades for a more modern version can change the entire look of a light and the room it’s in.
Consider investing in some smart lightbulbs which can be operated from an app on your phone. These lightbulbs offer numerous settings to change the colour, light level and personalisation of light in each room.
If smart bulbs are outside your budget you can still choose different temperatures of light for various rooms. A soft or warm white bulb for living areas and bedrooms and bright white for kitchens and bathrooms works well. Placing LED push lights under kitchen cabinets gives a softer illumination in the kitchen and adds another layer of lighting to the room.
Fit Fabulous Flooring
Changing the flooring in your home can immediately upgrade your property. Even if you only do the main living area, it can really improve its look and feel. Lighter colours can make a small room seem larger and replacing old carpet with laminate flooring can create a clean, modern feel.
The cost of installing flooring will depend on the type of flooring you choose as well as the size of the room. If you’re planning to lay the flooring yourself, laminate is perhaps one of the easiest DIY flooring projects. Carpets and even some luxury vinyl will last longer if laid by a professional fitter. To add some colour and a softer underfoot feel, put down some rugs or mats and don’t forget to consider the colour scheme of the whole room when choosing your flooring.
Refresh your Rooms
There’s almost nothing that a coat of paint can’t brighten, refresh and renew. So, grab a roller and tray and get painting to upgrade your home. A new colour on the walls can make your home feel like a completely different property and is particularly helpful if you are considering putting the house on the market. If that is your goal, then go for a fairly neutral shade so that prospective buyers can visualise themselves in the rooms rather than trying to see past your taste in wall colour. To complete the look, consider adding sleek mid-century modern furniture around your home. Its clean lines and functional design can tie the refreshed space together effortlessly.
Don’t stop at the walls, refresh the ceilings to reflect light and make rooms look bigger. Don’t forget the skirting boards, doors and frames too. If money is an issue go for white paint, to create a blank canvas, but make sure it’s quality paint or you’ll end up doing two or three coats for good coverage. Even your kitchen cabinets could get a makeover, just make sure to do all the necessary preparation before painting so that the paint adheres to the surface.
Accessorise Your Entrance
The entrance to your home is an advert for the entire property so make sure it says what you want it to say. Upgrade this area by giving your front door and frame a new colour with some good-quality, outdoor paint. Add a shiny new handle, letterbox and door number to complete the look.
Place some attractive plants or ornaments around the front door area and lay a new doormat. Don’t forget to tidy the front garden and powerwash the path or driveway to create a refreshed and welcoming feel to the front of your property.
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