A renovated and updated home makes living feel fresh and new again, but you don’t have to break the bank to get that renewed sense of purpose back in your home. With a little creativity and a few key updates, you can improve the functionality of your home and give it an updated and stylish look that makes the home look more welcoming as a whole.
Ready to renovate on a budget? Check out these easy home renovation and wardrobe solutions that will give your home the revamping it needs.
● Bring In More Light
Although large windows are nice to look out of, they cost a lot to install, and they do require a lot of cleaning to keep them sparkling. Instead of going through the trouble of cutting a hole in your wall, try adding mirrors near your windows.
Mirrors reflect the incoming light, making the room appear brighter and even larger. Hang a mirror without a bulky frame on the adjoining wall next to the window. This will further reflect the light around the room. You can also use glass and silver picture frames and decorations to send the light bouncing off multiple surfaces.
● Replace Handles And Light Fixtures
A bathroom or kitchen doesn’t need all-new floors and cabinets to feel updated. In some homes, it’s really the cabinet handles, faucets, door knobs and even light fixtures that really need replacing. Changing out these old fixtures can bring new life to a room and make it feel modern once more.
Fixtures are usually easy enough for any homeowner to install, so you won’t have to hire a contractor to do this simple renovation. With the money saved by avoiding cabinet and floor replacements, you can feel more comfortable purchasing more expensive and long lasting fixtures.
● Create More Space With Shelving Systems
Your wardrobes and pantries hold plenty of items, but they might be able to hold even more if you reorganise them to be more functional.
For example, you might be wasting unused ceiling space at the top of your closet just because you can’t stack too many objects on top of each other. With wire shelving systems, you can break up tall shelf spaces in two and create twice as much space as before. This is a great solution for pantries and cabinets where you’re storing heavy pots and pans.
Wardrobes and linen closets can take advantage of large, unused spaces by dividing them with wire shelves. These creates instant shoe racks down below and additional space up top for seasonal clothing or even holiday decorations.
● Donate Furniture And Fixtures
If you’re planning on getting new furniture and fixtures in your home, you don’t necessarily have to throw anything out just yet. Even if your old couch isn’t worth selling, you can still get rid of it as well as your fixtures and do something great for your community.
Your local Salvos store accepts all types of donations, from fixtures to furniture pieces. Fixtures that are outdated yet still in good condition could be refinished and used in someone else’s home. Furniture can be cleaned and reupholstered to look like new again.
Not only are you doing something nice for someone else, you’re also saving space in your local waste disposal site. Most Salvos stores will even come get your furniture and fixtures so you don’t have to worry about hauling away the heavy furniture yourself.
● Paint Your Home New
Some homeowners just like change. Their homes aren’t in need of any serious renovations, and everything’s in working order, but still they want something different. If you want a cheap and easy renovation, try experimenting with paint colours and patterns in your home.
A fresh coat of paint goes a long way and can easily transform a room. It’s also much cheaper than replacing windows, light fixtures and bathroom handles just because you want a little change. Choose two new colours and repaint your room or paint just one wall a deep, vivid colour. This will make the whole room stand out, and your furniture will seem to pop.
Complete home renovations aren’t always necessary, especially if you’re not planning to sell your home anytime soon. If you don’t have the money to spend on an expensive contractor and pricey upgrades, don’t think that you can’t revitalise your home at all. With a few simple changes, you can give your beloved home a facelift and make it feel as new as the day you moved in.
Author Bio
Fiona Wilson helps people all over Australia to better organise their homes and lives with her business Wardrobe World. Working closely with Wardrobe World and GarageSmart, she is passionate about finding practical lifestyle solutions for her clients.
