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Does your home feel like your safe space? Do you love the look and feel of your house? Does it match your personality and style while still being practical and cost efficient? If you answered no to any of these questions, it might be time to consider revamping your house and making it a home! A home renovation doesn’t have to include a wrecking ball and bulldozer. It doesn’t require new hardwood floors or thousands of dollars. From organizing to decorating to making small renovations, there’s so much you can do to improve the look and feel of your home in the most efficient way possible. Read on to learn about six ways that you can make your house feel like a home.
Decide what you like and dislike about your home
Before you begin thinking about what transformation you want, take some time to decide what you like and dislike about your home. Figure out what you would like to change and be as specific as possible. Maybe a certain room feels off. Maybe the positioning of your furniture looks bad to you. Maybe you’ve just never liked the layout of the living room. Write down all of these observations. Then, look over them and decide what is doable and what might have to wait a little while. Then, you can start getting creative about how to make those changes a reality.
Change the color of your walls
One easy way to transform your home is by changing the color of your walls. If you want to start small, a new coat of paint can do wonders for your whole house. If a room feels dark, try a crisp white or creme. If a room feels sterile, switch out a gray for a light green. You will find that we associate different colors with different feelings, so figure out which colors make you feel the happiest or most peaceful, and run with them. But don’t stop there! You can also get creative with your walls. You can also try stenciling, adding wallpaper, or even painting stripes on the wall. This can give your home unexpected flair or character. This method can be especially helpful if you are naturally creative and have felt bored in your home. If you have children, adding a mural will make them feel like their space is truly unique and special. The options are endless.
Try some new windows
Windows are one of the most overlooked pieces of a home. That’s a shame because they can really make or break the look of your space. If you have old windows, it may make your house look aged or dated. If you have small windows, the lack of natural light in your space may be making it more dreary than you know. You can try swapping those old windows out for something new and different. There are hundreds of options, like Renewal by Andersen Windows, that are fairly affordable, super stylish, and very safe. This could be a great way to elevate your space. But remember: new windows are pointless if you don’t keep them open! Let that natural light in.
Make temporary changes
Although new walls and windows will make a big difference in your home, trying to make permanent changes to your home can be a daunting task. If you feel this way, it’s best to break it up into small, manageable tasks that you can accomplish with less stress and more fun. There are a variety of temporary changes you can make to your home. There are temporary backsplashes, kitchen counters, shower walls, and even flooring that can look extremely high end. Another great temporary change is rearranging your furniture. Swapping a room around can simultaneously open up a space and make you feel like you made a big change, all without spending a dime.
Add more character to your home with art and accessories
Just a few key pieces of art or decorative accessories can be enough to breathe new life into your space and make it much more personal. You can decorate the walls with framed family photos, add some throw blankets and pillows for comfort, and hang lanterns from the ceiling for ambiance. When you want a quick and easy update for any room in your home, nothing beats accessorizing! If you’re not sure what kind of art or decorative accessories would work best in your space, start by hanging out on Pinterest. The images will give you lots of ideas on what works best for different types of spaces. When picking out artwork, consider where it will go in the room before making your final decision. For example, if you have an empty wall above the sofa in your living room then a large canvas print might work well there. If you have a guest bedroom that doubles as an office then maybe some cute DIY wall art would work better there. Browse through all the amazing pictures on Pinterest and find something that really speaks to you!
Keep your home organized
One of the best and cheapest ways to improve your home is by keeping it organized. The benefits of an organized home are endless, from increased productivity and creativity to improved mood and better sleep. When you have an organized home, you can find anything quickly and easily. Plus, if something breaks or needs to be replaced, you will know exactly where to look for it. Organizing your home doesn’t have to be hard. Start by decluttering each space by removing trash or unnecessary items. Then, you can start compartmentalizing. Set aside a space for everything in your home. This will create easy access for getting things out and returning them to their designated space. Once you have that space set up, make another one for storing things you don’t use often. Label each storage space so that everyone in the house knows where things go and what should be stored there. If everyone sticks to the system, your house will look much more put together. So set some time aside, blast some music, and get started!
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