Sometimes we just want to give our homes a fresh look but we don’t want to have to go through days of DIY and pay expensive contractor costs. So here are a few things you can do which don’t take too long but can have a lasting effect on your home.
A Fresh Coat Of Paint
It doesn’t take long, and you’ve likely got some left over from the first time around. It can be done in half a day and will give your house that fresh feel. It will make everything look a little brighter and give your home an inexpensive lift.
A New Carpet
There are plenty of discounted carpets out there and nothing gives your home a better look than a new unworn quality carpet running through it. Yes, you may need to find a carpet fitter but the majority of stores offer this built into the price, there is even an Online Carpet Sale, so have a look and see if there’s anything that will suit your home. Having a new carpet underfoot feels great, and you can even change it up and have a few different carpets throughout your house to give it that bespoke feel.
Sort The Garden Out
I don’t mean to hire a landscape gardener, just get out there and cut the grass, pull some weeds and plant a few flowers. Again, half a day is all it takes and it’ll give your home’s exterior that extra look of cared for quality. If your front is mainly patio then hire a jet washer and give it a good clean, it’ll look much brighter and fresher. There are many cheap ways to spruce your garden up, it’s worth it if you spend a lot of time there in the summer.
Get Your Spacing Right
A cluttered space can look messy and disorganised, instead of cared for and sophisticated. Cut down your collection and only keep decorations that have sentimental value. A simplified space will enable the remaining elements to really shine. It’ll keep your home looking open and clean, meaning less dust can gather on unwanted ornaments. It’ll make you home look modern, fresh and professional. If you have a lack of ornamentation you can even bring in a few new accessories to change the feel of your rooms.
Use Appropriate Lighting
There’s nothing worse than sitting down at night with blinding lights. It rips away the cosy atmosphere. To get your lighting right you could install a dimmer to get the balance right. You should try not to rely on one light source, instead using a lamp with the light instead of one searingly bright overhead light. It’ll bathe your room in a warm glow and make your room like that much better. There are many lighting mistakes to avoid, so to get those perfect looking rooms remember to check your lighting.
It doesn’t take too much to change the home, most of the time it’s about making you feel better, because after all you’re the one spending the most time there. By acting on a few of these you can really make a positive change to your house to really enhance your relaxation time.
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