It is important to work on the aesthetics of your home. A well-kept home not only makes a great impression, it can also help make you feel more relaxed and happy. We all want our homes to look good, but not all of us know where to start to achieve that perfect look. Do not be fooled into thinking that decorating or updating your home is not possible without the help of an interior designer.
If you have the right eye, you can create some small changes on your own to change the look of your house, and make it appear more attractive. To help you with this, check out these five things you can do to improve the look of your house:
Paint your house
You can have a mansion worth millions of dollars, but if the walls are covered in scuffed, stained paint, the whole look would be compromised. If your house has old, dingy paint, consider freshening it up with new paint as soon as possible. Nothing adds value and transforms your house better than fresh paint. It can make your house look more attractive, and also allows you to fix issues such as cracks in the walls.
Update your kitchen
Your kitchen is truly the heart of your home, so make sure to keep it updated, organized and clean. Some of the ways to update your kitchen game without breaking the bank include:
- Resurfacing or painting cabinets
- Updating your lighting fixtures
- Installing new countertops
These additions can make your kitchens more useful and also increase the worth of your house as they bring a ROI as high as 60%.
Spruce up your Living Room
If you want to make a good impression on guests and make your house look better, than you might want to consider updating your living room. You can make your living room more inviting in the following ways:
- Installing new curtains and blinds from a company like Select Blinds Canada.
- Buying new furniture for the living room or updating the old furniture with new paint or upholstery.
- Getting rid of excess clutter to make the room appear larger and more organized.
Keep It Clean
Now, this is an area where you need to invest your time not your money. Go through your house, purge excess clutter and clean rooms from top to bottom. A cluttered, dusty home looks unattractive and can be depressing to yourself and your guests.
Install new lighting
Ditch those ordinary or basic lighting fixtures that add no pizzazz or style. Spice up the lighting in your home and make it look more elegant. Try looking for chandeliers, table lamps and floor lamps that have style and flair. The right use of lighting will not only brighten up your house but also make it look more lavish.
If you follow these tips you can add new life into your home and make it feel welcoming and stylish.
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When the tri color rocks are dry, you can then add personality with the paint markers.
