Collaborative Post
As a homeowner, one of the most significant investments of your life has been the building or purchase of your home. The second biggest investment of your life will probably be the regular maintenance, upkeep, and to revamp your home as it becomes older, the family needs change, and trends become a lot different across the globe.
Revamp your home
If you are someone that wants to revamp the look of your entire home but don’t want to do a full refurbishment of the interior or exterior, then there is a simple solution. Making small changes around the house that do not cost a lot can have a massive impact on the way your home looks overall. With specific small changes, you can even give the illusion of an entire refurbishment as well.
Here are some of the small changes you can make around the house to revamp it without investing in a refurbishment:
1. Paint
Painting the rooms in your house a different colour gives them a fresh look, makes them brighter, and also makes the house appear new. The best part about using a new paint job to give a fresh refurbished look to the home is the minimal cost associated with it. A few cans of good quality paint do not cost a lot, and the brushes and tools necessary for the job can be found readily available at any hardware store.
Furthermore, making this a DIY project for the family can cut down on the cost even more, and can become a fun activity as well.
2. Colour palettes
A good idea is always to go for bright colours in smaller rooms to open them up and create the illusion of space. Another good option is to paint one wall a bright and contrasting colour to offset the other walls or to draw attention to a specific part of the room. This gives a modern look as well.
Colours do not only have to remain limited to the walls. An affordable option is to choose a few art pieces and rugs that are affordable and place them in certain rooms to create themes. A few pieces can tie the colour theme of the entire room together and give it a very fresh look as well. Even a bright coloured door, such as those available at Online Door Store, can be used to tie the colour theme of the room together.
3. Upholstery
Upholstery can be a considerable investment overall, but changing the fabric and covers of the furniture that you already have in your home can cut down on costs quite a lot. A lot of companies and stores have sales going on year-round, and good quality fabric is readily available for extremely affordable prices. Changing the fabric on your furniture can make it seem brand new, and can also tie into whatever theme you wish your interior to follow.
Kuchiya says
Hi Amanda, I completely agree with you on all of these points especially when it comes to changing the covers and fabrics of the upholstery to revamp the house. I did this, and instantly my home felt new and upgraded. Awesome post!
Amanda Cottingham says
Great, thanks for the comment Kuchiya. So pleased this worked for you.
Holly says
Great tips! I love bright colors in a home.
Amanda Cottingham says
THANKS, HOLLY GLAD YOU FOUND IT USEFUL.