Hello World! Welcome Friends! Your home is a significant investment and you want to be sure that it is a place you love being and spending time in. It’s good to look around and figure out what you can do to improve it every so often. If you don’t stay on top of this task then you may later feel overwhelmed when you realize all that needs to be done and fixed.
You’ll enjoy living in your property more this way and it’ll be that much easier to sell it one day in the future. Is your home ready for a refresh? Then review some ideas to consider moving forward with so you can begin transforming your home and fall back in love with it.
Update Vanities & Cabinets
One way to refresh your home is to update the vanities and your cabinets. Replace or paint old and dated vanities in your bathrooms and tackle your kitchen cabinets by replacing old hardware or painting the cabinets a new color as well. This is a project you can easily tackle on your own and won’t cost you a lot of money but will make a big difference. If your cabinets are too outdated or worn then think about replacing them altogether to add space and then install some uplighting for a cozy look and feel.
Replace Doors & Windows
If you’re ready to give your home a facelift and improve the insulation and reduce your energy bills then consider replacing the doors and windows. In this case, you will want to contact professional window installation experts to help you complete this project right. New doors and windows will not only make your home look more beautiful but it’ll make your property more efficient and will add value to it as well. Once the new windows are in place then you can worry about shopping around for and installing window treatments for them.
Paint the Walls & Trim
Consider the idea of applying fresh paint to the walls and trim of your home too. Doing so will refresh your property and make it appear more modern, which is what you want. If you’re feeling motivated and have the time then think about tackling this project yourself. It’ll save you money and will be rewarding to know you did the work on your own. There are many ways to use paint such as by painting an accent wall, adding a statement wall, and painting the wood trim white. You may also want to refresh old furniture with paint if there are pieces you like but feel could use a facelift.
Rework Your Decor
Tackle the project of redecorating your home if you want to give it a refresh. There are many different options here that you can consider implementing in your home. For example, you could create a picture wall of images, put out plants and fresh flowers, and lay down colorful area rugs. Also, place out new throws and pillows and rearrange some of your furniture for a fresh feel and appearance. Pay extra attention to important rooms in your home such as the living areas and bedroom as you redecorate. This is also the perfect time to declutter and purge items that are only taking up space but that aren’t adding any aesthetic appeal or value. Get organized and find new storage solutions while you’re at it and clean areas that you often put off or ignore.
Enhance the Lighting
Switch out and update the lighting in your home to brighten it up and make it feel homier. Enhancing the lighting will allow you to illuminate dark locations and bring some peace and calm to your home. You’ll love and enjoy having better lighting throughout your property and will wonder why you didn’t tackle this project sooner. Consider layering your lighting and putting some lights on dimmer switches so you can set the right tone and mood. Also, have plenty of lamps and candles to use depending on the time of day and what you’re up to. It’s especially important that you have decent lighting in rooms like your bathrooms and kitchen.
Conclusion
You likely now feel inspired and motivated to update your home given all these practical and great ideas to try. Which you choose to do or not do will depend on your budget, schedule, and what areas of your home need your attention the most. You will be able to bring new life to your home and truly enjoy being at your property when you take good care of it and work hard to keep it updated.
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Carol says
Yes! My house is definitely ready for a refresh! Thanks for these excellent ideas. Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 56.
Carol
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Barbara Chapman says
Kathryn, you’ve shared a bunch of good ideas here! Love the photos you’ve chosen, too. Happy to have shared your post at this week’s Share Your Style #381 for you. 🙂
Hope you are enjoying some spring where you are,
Hugs,
Barb 🙂