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Your home should be your sanctuary and a place where you feel comfortable and secure. You may look around one day and realise that you’ve been putting off your home updates and enhancements for a while now.
Start by reviewing the following ideas and tips and then put your projects in priority order and begin a budget for each. Figure out what you can tackle yourself and in which areas you may need help from a pro to assist you. It won’t be long before you’re on your way to creating a more welcoming and charming home and loving the space you’re living in.
1. Clean & Declutter
Cleaning and decluttering go a long way in helping to improve the look and feel of your home. It’s one of those projects that won’t cost you a lot of money to do but will take time and effort on your part. Go room by room and get rid of items that you no longer need and that are taking up space. Put what you’re not using away neatly into storage, and make sure each item you own has a place to reside that’s out of the way. Get into a regular cleaning routine, so you don’t become overwhelmed with keeping up with this task or put it off for too long.
2. Improve the Lighting
Another aspect to pay attention to in your home is the lighting. Draw in as much natural light as possible by adding windows where you can or cleaning them thoroughly. Improve the lighting by investing in more of it and add new light fixtures and covers throughout your space. Lighting can set the right mood and tone throughout your house and make it feel homier and cosier. Include several lighting options in each room, such as fixtures, recessed lights on dimmer switches, and candles and lamps so you can create the right ambiance depending on the time of day and what you’re doing.
3. Replace Old Flooring
Old carpet and out-of-style flooring will bring down the overall look of your home. Therefore, one home improvement tip worth considering is to rip out the stained and dingy carpet and floors and replace them with more stylish and modern options, such as luxury vinyl tile. It’s easy to care for and is good when you have kids and pets. When you replace your floors, it’s a wise time to check for any pests or structural damage. It may become obvious as soon as you rip the old stuff out. If you do have issues such as woodworms that are eating away at your wood and structure, then you should get it taken care of right away and contact a company that specialises in woodworm treatment. An infestation can cause severe damage to your home, so it’s best to get it taken care of immediately.
4. Keep up with Home Maintenance
As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to maintain your property. Keep up with seasonal maintenance projects to ensure it remains in prime condition over the years. If you put important tasks off for an extended period then you may end up with a more involved and costly issue to manage in the long run. Maintain a checklist of all the items that need to be addressed each season so you remember what needs to get done each year. You’ll not only be able to keep your home looking beautiful and turn it into a nicer place to live now, but it’ll be in better condition when you want to sell it one day in the future too.
5. Create More Space
You may enjoy your home more when you have added space to move around in and use. There are several ways to create more space and get more out of your home. For instance, maybe you have an extra room that you’re not using, or that you’re using for storage and boxes currently. Clear it out and make it into a guest bedroom or home office for yourself. Other ideas include building a sunroom in the back of your home or refinishing your basement so you can have more square footage to use.
6. Boost the Kerb Appeal
The exterior of your home also matters a great deal when referring to home improvement ideas and tips. Work on boosting the kerb appeal and making it more attractive on the outside by taking care of the landscaping, replacing a cracked driveway or old garage doors, and decorating your front porch. You may also want to consider adding a pop of colour by painting your front door and installing new shutters on your windows. Your goal is to make a good first impression right away when someone sees or approaches your home.
7. Organise the Garage
One area of the home that people often neglect and ignore is the garage. Use that motivation you have to update your home to focus some time and effort on improving your garage by organising it. Take the time to go through items you no longer want and make room for storing items you actually use such as your tools and bikes or other recreational belongings. You’ll also enjoy the fact that you can pull your cars into your garage and that there’s plenty of room to park and store them when your garage is in order.
8. Apply Fresh Paint
Paint is another idea for how you can make your home look more beautiful and attractive. It’s a cost-effective way to ensure it appears modern. You can tackle this project yourself if you’re feeling ambitious and have some fun doing it. Think about all the ways paint can improve your space, such as painting an accent wall, painting wood trim white, or adding a bold hue in an area like your dining room. Paint can also be used as a calming effect in rooms where you want to feel relaxed such as a living room or bathroom, and if you choose the right colour, it can even make a small room appear larger than it is in reality.
Sarah x
