Home improvement is not always about knocking down walls or gutting entire rooms to start over. Making small changes, like quick fixes, to your home can make a big difference. Here are some of the best ways to get a quick upgrade on your home:
Colour. Adding a splash of colour to a room can easily lift its mood and give the space a fresh, modern look. Paint is one of the most accessible and relatively affordable options for reinvigorating a room. Try experimenting with colours that are outside the ‘safe’ choices and get creative. Paint an accent wall; add bright white crown moulding and wainscoting, or even just try painting the trim on door frames or baseboards.
Lighting. Lighting gives you the power to set a room’s ambience and mood. Installing dimmer switches on your room’s light bulbs can inject dynamism to the atmosphere. Upgrading your lighting fixtures to ones with a modern, sleek design also adds a nice touch of updated style.
Home Decor. Home decor can often be a great and easy way to step up your home’s style. What’s more, replacing old decor with newer pieces can make a room feel instantly more inviting, or injecting a vibrant array of colour and texture. Canvas wall art, sculptures, throw pillows – whatever you fancy – can help you get things looking great.
Cabinets and Countertops. You can quickly change the look and feel of a kitchen or bathroom by replacing older cabinets and/or countertops. There are plenty of countertop materials available, such as granite, soapstone and quartz, and lots of cabinets in various styles, such as traditional, shaker, and rustic.
Hardware. Simply replacing outdated doorknobs and drawer pulls can instantly give a room a modern look. Look for creative sizes, shapes, and finishes to add interest and character to your home.
Floors. Upgrading your floors can be a great and easy way to change the entire vibe of a room, creating a brand-new look. Wooden and laminate flooring can add a cozy, homely feel, while tile and vinyl can add a modern flair.
Accent Pieces. Accent pieces can act as a finishing touch to any space. Try adding colorful rugs, wall hangings, or decorative artwork to add depth and personality to your home.
Second is Restoring Appliances.
By replacing or restoring your appliances, you can quickly revive the look and feel of your kitchen. Start by assessing and replacing fridge and oven doors, updating knobs and switches, adding a new splashback, and getting a new faucet.
Third is Adding a Splash of Greenery.
Adding a plant or two to your home is a great way to bring life to your space. Get creative with the types of plants you choose and the ways in which you display them. You can hang planter baskets from the walls, add an array of succulents to the windowsill, or place a couple of floor plants around the house.
Fourth is Byte Changing Fixtures.
Exchange outdated fixtures in your home for more modern options. This includes exchanges for taps, showerheads, towel rails and more. Apart from improving the look of your bathroom or kitchen, replacing these fixtures can also help decrease your water consumption.
Fifth is Creating a Feature Wall.
Create a feature wall using a wallpaper in modern design, mural, or even varying colours of paint. Feature walls draw attention away from the other elements in the room, making them ideal for compact areas.
Sixth is Refresh Your Walls.
Refreshing the walls in your home can create an instant upgrade. Start by looking for subtle ways to give it a boost, such as switching up the trim or removing wallpaper. If you’re feeling bolder, you can add texture with wainscoting or wall stencils.
Seventh is Setting up a Lighting Scheme.
Brighten up your home and create a unique atmosphere by having the right kind of lighting. Try using accent lighting that’s adjustable and task lighting that shines bright in specific areas. If you want to go for a softer feel, you can set up a lighting scheme with multiple lamps.
Eight is Upgrade Your Ceiling.
Adding a new ceiling can give any room an instant makeover. Upgrade your ceiling to a more modern-looking style, or create a feature wall by adding a mural or a wallpaper. You can also add lights to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Ninth is Revising Your Windows.
Looking to bring in some more natural light in and give your home a fresh new look? Revise your windows by replacing as needed, adding new treatments to help shade the light, or painting them with a new colour to achieve this.
Tenth is Spicing Up the Floor.
Changing your flooring can also be a great way to add a modern twist to the space. Change up your carpet or wooden floorboard to a vibrant lino or tile option. Or take the minimalist route and ditch the carpets altogether and go for a polished concrete.
Eleventh is Adding a Mirror.
Adding a mirror can be an easy way to create a focal point in the space as well as brighten the room up instantly. Consider placing a mirror in the corner of the room or side of the wall to bring the natural light into the room as well as a warm, luxurious feel.
Twelfth is Canvasing Your Walls.
One of the quickest ways to add character to a wall is by adding canvas wall artwork. Canvas prints can be readily available and surprisingly affordable, perfect for adding your own personal touch to the room. Plus, they’re easy to hang and remove, so you can quickly make changes if you ever feel like redecorating.