Hello World! Welcome Friends! Did you know that many people in your neighborhood are spending outrageous amounts of money on home improvements, but they’re getting inferior results? Why? Well, it’s probably because they lack the understanding that would allow them to do these projects well. The best way to learn how to do professional home improvements easily and inexpensively is to gain this knowledge. This article will teach you exactly what you need to know to start doing these projects yourself with impressive results!
Here are some amazing tips to make professional home improvements better and cheaper :
Never Make Renovations Before you Sell your Home
Real estate experts say that making renovations before you put up your house for sale is a huge mistake. People who buy homes do not want to pay full price for something that’s been altered or upgraded. It devalues the property and drives down both the resale and market values of your home. Enhance curb appeal by focusing on what can be seen from the road: front porch, shutters, foundation plantings, and steps; then work backward around the house to create an “eye path” that leads toward the entranceway from a distance – straight paths are boring! Don’t spend money improving things people won’t see – like side patios or decks unless they’re right off the front door.
Use As Many Different Materials As Possible
Use as many different materials as possible, but make sure they all work together to create a cohesive look or feel. In most cases, this means matching them closely in color and style. However, if you’re making major renovations there are some great ways to bring in modern materials without looking out of place. If your home is a cottage-style bungalow built around 1920, adding a modernist fireplace that’s made from glass and steel would be totally inappropriate. Instead, you could update it with a wood-burning stove by cutting out part of the hearthstone to create a shelf for logs – now that’s classy!
Let There Be Light
Adding light to dark spaces is an inexpensive and easy way to make a major difference in the appearance of your home. It can be as simple as creating a window where there wasn’t one before, using elegant – but energy-efficient – sconces instead of overhead lights, or painting a room a lighter color that reflects natural light. Of course, it’s also possible to install recessed lighting, track lighting, chandeliers – you name it! The more light you have in your home the more open and inviting it will feel. In most cases, this makes for better resale value too since buyers want homes that “feel good” even when they’re empty.
Spend Your Money Where It Counts
When you’re renovating, use your money where it counts the most! For example, if you want to add curb appeal by landscaping and putting in a new porch or deck, don’t waste money on high-grade finishes: paint the porch floor and steps instead of installing expensive pavers. Being innovative and looking for ways of reducing the costs of home improvements can help you save a bit of cash for other uses. Look for ways to add a personal touch to each renovation project; making it part of the overall design plan. If you make changes, make sure they work together with everything else in some way. The same goes for exterior painting: go with an inexpensive flat finish rather than using a higher-end color and finish that will only show dirt.
Mix Old And New Furnishings
If you’re making over a room, try mixing old and new furniture together – then keep everything clean! You’ll end up with a space that looks both classic and modern at once. Just make sure everything matches. For example, if you have an ultra-modern couch or chair in a room with classic, antique wood furniture all of your pieces will clash. Make sure the fabric color and designs are similar.
Mix Classic And Modern Fabrics
If your home’s décor is very modern, mixing in some traditional pieces is an easy way to add balance – but don’t go overboard! If you can’t imagine what that would look like, think of using old church pews for dining benches with sleek leather chairs around the table or putting up some framed vintage prints alongside abstracts on your walls. Try throwing in a few Persian rugs to mix with mid-century Scandinavian wood floors instead of laying all hardwood or simply tile.
Use Unique Art Or Bric-A-Brac To Add Interest
Don’t be afraid to add unique or interesting art and bric-a-brac that doesn’t match your home’s overall theme! Even if you love the minimalist look, you don’t have to cover your walls in white, black, and gray prints. Mixing in a gilded frame here and there, or hanging some Batik tapestries will add interest – not to mention value when it comes time to sell. If you’re planning a major renovation, a great place to start is with the living room: paint an accent wall behind your sofa for a pop of color, replace the rug with a glass-topped coffee table, get rid of your end tables, and use floor lamps instead, etc. If you’re not able to redo the floors consider installing some new tile or laminate that looks like hardwood. Also think about changing out your sofa, chairs, and even dining room furniture if they don’t fit in anymore – this is one of the easiest ways to give your home an entirely new look.
While renovations can be very costly indeed, there are always cheaper or more creative ways to improve your home or apartment for now and resale value in the future. By adding modern touches while keeping true to your home’s original style you are less likely to have buyers turn away. Spend wisely by upgrading fixtures, windows, adding more light, and changing out your furniture. You’ll be amazed at how much they add to the value of your home.
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