Budget Renovations For Your Home
Faced with the choice, we'd all like to make our home look that little bit nicer. Unfortunately, giving your home a makeover can prove a costly process. Thankfully, not every home renovation needs to blow a hole in your purse. Here are four ways to renovate your home on a budget.
Change the front door
Much like people, first impressions count for a lot when it comes to making
a judgement on someone's home. Rightly or wrongly, the first things we see
stick with us, and even when presented with new information, first impressions
can be hard to shift.
There's nothing more immediate than someone's front door. Most of us use
ours daily and it's commonly the first thing we see whenever visiting
someone's place for the first time. A front door can make or break a property's
curb appeal and its overall aesthetics from the outside, so it's best
to take care when selecting one. There are some great doors available to
suit all property styles, but if you want to keep the budget down, a simple
repaint can make all the difference. Make a statement with bold and bright
colours, or opt for a more understated look. You can also add interest and
appeal to an entrance on a budget with a new house number sign, doormat and
some potted plants or hanging baskets.
Revamp the stairs
Stairs are important. There's a reason lots of people choose to make them a
primary feature of their house. You can do this in a number
of different ways. First, it's important to consider what you've
got currently. Perhaps they're carpeted, stained or painted. A simple repaint
can be an effective way to start. Consider the surrounding wood at both
the top and bottom of the stairs, as well as the overall decor of the
walls and surrounding accessories.
A carpet runner is a timeless classic, with carpet running through the
middle of the stairs with exposed sections on either side. This is
especially good as it's sometimes possible to use the carpet you've
currently got on the stairs, reducing the cost whilst still allowing
you to add a trendy feature to your property. Weigh up the options and consider
how much of the surrounding decor you want to change to match your stairs.
Things can begin to get pricey but with a solid strategy and some
well-applied wooden stain or paint, you can transform your stairs without
a major spend. Consider artwork such as a gallery wall along your
stairs, this can be an inexpensive and effective way to elevate your stairway.
Paint
The great thing about paint is its versatility. You can transform the feel
of a room with a few fresh coats of paint and the best
thing is, most of us can get by without having to pay for a
decorator. It goes without saying but light colours make a room
feel bigger and increase the light in a room, though there is a danger too much
white can feel a little stark. This is where a well-placed section of
colour, with accessories to match, can bring a room to life, without the
need for a complete overhaul. If in doubt, YouTube is a great
resource to learn painting fundamentals, whether it's ceilings, walls or
skirting boards you're looking to revamp. It's cheap, and with
a little research and preparation, easy too!
Tweak the furniture
New furniture is great but can be expensive, so it's sensible
to get more out of what you've already got. Wooden furniture often
benefits from a fresh lick of paint, either by your own hand or
via professionals who'll likely be able to give you a range of finishes to
choose from.
Reupholstering is a good option for fabric but before jumping into
what can be quite a long and arduous process, consider giving your furniture a
good old-fashioned clean. Most cushion covers can be put through a
wash cycle, and you'd be surprised how much better they look with a quick
freshen-up. Invest in some specialist fabric cleaners for larger items, which given
a little effort, can give your well-worn furniture a new lease of
life.
