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Low Cost Home Improvements

Are you looking for ways to make your home look fantastic but don’t have the budget for some serious improvements?  Luckily, there are some simple tricks that you can use to make your home look fantastic without spending a lot of money.

Painting

Painting is perhaps the best way that you can improve the look of your home without spending a fortune.  Simply changing the colour of your interior can result in a whole new look and feel.  New paint will make the home feel fresh and clean.  Options for painting include making use of feature walls, painting the trim a different colour to the main walls, using something other than white on the ceilings, painting kitchen cabinets, and even painting the furniture to give it a new lease of life.

Cover the Walls

You don’t have to use expensive artwork on your walls.  A selection of cheap prints in matching frames can create a fantastic theme.  Or you can display your family photos on the walls.  To keep a feeling of unity and stop the photo collection from looking like a mishmash, try coordinating your frames or the photos themselves.  For example, a mini-gallery of black and white photos instantly draws the eye and looks amazing.

Change your Lighting

Why rely on the standard lighting that comes from your overhead lights and standard lamps?  Install a dimmer switch, or change overhead lighting through the use of different light shades and fittings.  Pendants instantly make a room feel classier.  Use spotlights to highlight features within a room, such as a special piece of artwork, a unique piece of furniture or even an indoor plant.  If you can’t change your overhead lighting, pick up some lamps that fit in with your home décor – many places now sell lamps that look amazing for under $10. A true bargain!

Clear the Clutter

Clutter is one of the biggest enemies in the home, and a good clear out can work wonders.  Not only will your rooms look bigger, but they’ll feel re-energised.  A room that is free of clutter has great Feng Shui, and you’ll reap the benefits of the additional positive energy.  No clutter also means that it’ll be easier to find what you are looking for.

Replace Fittings

Replacing simple fittings can make a huge difference.  Old fittings such as outdated taps can really age a home.  Basic fittings such as tapware, cupboard handles, and doorknobs are inexpensive and can really help to change the mood of a home.  You can opt for a classic look right through to an ultra-modern look.

Clean the Windows

This is a simple job that just requires time but many people overlook it.  Dirty windows means that less light is entering the home and are less energy efficient as well.  Clean windows will make the home look brighter and airier and you’ll be able to enjoy your views more, no matter if it’s just the backyard or a magnificent mountain in the distance.

Clean the Carpets

Carpets often get dirty without us realising, especially if there is a lot of foot traffic or if there are children in the family.  A professional carpet cleaning can make carpet that previously looked worn down look practically brand new again, and at the fraction of the cost of replacing the carpet!  An inexpensive decorating idea is area rugs – these can be used anywhere in the home to create an instant change.

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