Five Great Ways to Update Your Home Without Making Major Renovations
Whether you have been living in your home for over 30 years or you are a first time buyer, there are some great, affordable ways to make your home look great and feel more comfortable without making any major renovations.
Create more open space
No matter how many times we try to clean up or organize, sometimes it feels like there’s never enough room. But how can you do this without tearing down walls or hiring your local contractor? Actually, making your home seem open and airy can be easier than you think. One simple way is to get rid of bigger, bulkier furnishings, or move furnishings around the room to see what placement gives the most open space. If you can’t get rid of some huge pieces like an antique armoire, cabinet or other bulky furnishing then consider painting it a warm off-white color— this will help it “disappear” into the room, tricking the eye to think the space is more airy and open. If you have a formal dining room that you really don’t use, you might want to consider turning it into a cozy den, home office, crafting room or library with a reading nook. This will make the current space you have more usable, and creates a whole new room in your home that you never had before.
Brighten up your home with new lighting
Proper lighting can truly bring a room to life. When a room doesn’t have enough lighting or even the right kind of lighting it can look small, dark and cramped. On the flip side, a brightly lit room appears open, airy and welcoming. There are numerous ways to brighten up your home with lights. Some of the easier methods are as simple as buying table lamps and floor lamps. You can strategically place a couple tall floor lamps in dark corners and watch your room come alive. Layer this lighting with lamps on side tables, making the room feel welcoming and cozy. If you are thinking bigger, you can replace all those outdated ceiling or wall fixtures with beautiful ones that are available at your local home improvement retail store. Some larger projects might require you to hire an electrician, but you would be surprised how easy it is to replace existing lighting fixtures. Changing the lights is a great, easy way to update the look and feel of every room in your home.
Upgrade your Cabinets
We love our kitchens. It always seems to be the one room everyone gathers whenever parties are hosted. When it comes to looks, nothing dates your kitchen more than old-looking cabinets. If you don’t want to do a complete overhaul and tear down, consider repainting your cabinets. With a little know-how and creativity, you can update the look of your current cabinets in just a weekend. Happy with the color of your cabinets but still want to make a little change? Consider changing out the door handles. There are a variety of finishes to choose from such as bronze, brushed nickel, aged copper, and chrome to name a few. With so many modern choices on the market it may be hard to decide what best suits your home. If your kitchen is large enough, another great way to make a quick update is to think about getting a moveable island kitchen. This will provide you with more storage space and a nice decorative piece.
Spruce-Up Your Bathroom
When it comes to making updates, bathrooms are often overlooked, but definitely one of the most used rooms in anyone’s house. After you’ve cleaned it up, what’s next? By simply changing some aesthetics, you can make an older bathroom look brand new. Consider adding a new coat of paint to brighten up the walls. Visit your local paint store and take a look at different color ideas and bring a color swatch home. Have an outdated mirror? You would be surprised how changing the mirror can really change up the room. Get a nice one with an antique-looking frame. Making these kinds of changes will really make it feel like a brand new bathroom, and you don't even have to tear down any walls or change up any plumbing. What about new faucet and drain set for vanity? How about plumbing trim or electrical (light) switches and a new vanity light? The possible cosmetic updates are endless.
Landscape Your Yard
Now that you’ve perfected the inside of your home, start thinking of the outside. Don’t underestimate what a little landscaping will do to the look and feel of the exterior of your home. Not only will it look clean and sharp, but you might also give yourself a bit more room in the front and backyard. Think about creating a few raised garden beds, or plant more trees and flowering shrubs to add more foliage and tranquility. Don’t really have a green thumb? Take a good look at your front and back yard and see what bushes or trees you might want to consider removing to give yourself more room. Eliminating Backyard bushes will add more space to play or allow for a nice firepit to host parties during evenings with great weather.
Your house is your castle and you want to make sure it looks and feels exactly how you want it to. If you are thinking about making some changes to your home, Sazian Contracting will provide you with free estimates and quality service to make your dreams come to live.
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