Are you stuck between a rock and a hard spot when it comes to needing to update your home? Let’s face it, not everyone can jump feet first into a major remodel. In fact, most of us probably have to take it one small project at a time. Here are a few things you can do to update and improve the look of your home without emptying your piggy bank.
Start with the front door to make a bold first impression, because the right front door adds instant curb appeal. A fresh coat of paint or stain can work wonders for transforming an existing door. Not only does it revive the door, it adds a new look for the whole exterior of your home.
Are you a DIY’er? Something that can instantly transform any room in an instant (or perhaps overnight) is a fresh coat of to your baseboards, doors, trim and windowsills. When was the last time you freshened up this part of your home? Whether you choose to add color or refresh in white, updating your baseboards/trim will transform nearly every room of the home.
Create a new look to your kitchen by changing out your backsplash. You can add a pop of color or a creative design with glass tiles. Look for something that will brighten and lighten up the room. Floor and Décor as well as The Tile Shop have a large selection of backsplash tiles to choose from.
Do you have dated or peeling wall paper around the home? Is the paint throughout your home drab? Give those washed-out walls a burst of color or brighten with a fresh white or light grey. Accent walls can help draw attention to a focal point of the room as well as break up the blandness of white walls. That’s the power of a coat of paint.
Don’t under estimate the power of a fresh bead of caulk. Caulk your baseboards, around the bathroom, exterior of your home, built in shelving and any area where cracks can creek in. If you plan on painting over or around the caulk be sure it is paintable. If you are caulking around brick you will want to use one that dries as a clear silicone or a caulk that matches the brick mortar vs your standard white caulk.
Add potted plants, greenery around ledges and atop kitchen cabinets to give life to the room. Not only to plant help clean the air but they can boost your mood and bring a calming effect. Look for plants that thrive indoors and require little attention.
Pick one room and start small. Work your way around the house. Before you know it you will have created an entirely new living space.
