We all know what it’s like, your bored of your home but don’t really have the money to do any drastic renovations and want to breathe new life into the house. With these tips, you don’t have to spend a fortune to transform your home from tired and dreary to modern and funky:
1 – Make one wall a feature wall. Liven up any room with a feature wall with a patterned/stand-out wallpaper and it will totally transform the space.
2 – Wrap books in luxe wrapping paper to bright a pop of colour to the space and cover any raggedy edges.
3 – Change your lampshade. If your budget doesn’t stretch to a new one, paint the one you have for a fresh new look.
4 – New handles can transform an old dresser, or chest of drawers. They’re super cheap, too.
5 – Get smart with storage. Hiding ‘clutter’ and freeing up space can make a room look and feel bigger.
6 – Hang up all those pictures you want with sticky backed pads, no drilling, no commitment and you can take them down with little fuss as whenever you want.
7 – Change your showerhead. If your water pressure isn’t great, the right showerhead can make all the difference.
8 – Paint your ceiling. If you want a subtle change, a fresh coat of paint on the ceiling can make all the difference.
9 – Paint your existing furniture. It will feel brand new in no time, just don’t forget to sand and prime first.
10 – De-clutter your kitchen and start stacking. Decant cereals, rice, coffee etc. into tupperware that stacks neatly away, you’ll be amazed at how much space you have.
11 – Invest in a sturdy, beautiful and quality front door. It will change the entire look of your home.
12 – Change your net curtains for blinds and instantly update your home.
13 – Keep your cookware practical. Bin any scratched and broken pans and invest in good quality cookware that will last.
14 – A huge rug can change a room if you don’t want the hassle of changing the carpet.
15 – Use a shoe rack to keep your hallway clutter free.
16 – Change your taps. If your bathroom needs updating but you can’t afford to do the whole thing just change the taps for a more modern look.
17 – Buy fresh new towels for the bathroom and display them on towel rails for a pop of colour.
18 – Treat yourself to a deep clean. Once you’ve had a professional cleaning company in once it will be easier to keep on top of things if you’re stuck in a rut.
19 – Add dimmers to your light switchers. The right lighting can make a room feel more inviting.
20 – Room looking a bit dull? Add a plant for colour, fragrance and a breath of fresh air.
21 – Add funky, patterned cushions to liven up a tired old sofa.