We tend to think that making a home look brand new requires a massive budget, a team of contractors, and living out of a construction zone for weeks on end. As much as full-scale renovations are sometimes necessary, there are times when the biggest transformations come from the smallest of efforts.
As the owner of your home, you are likely no stranger to the feeling of walking into your living space and feeling like something is just off. Maybe the furniture is great, the walls are freshly painted, but something is just off or the space feels like it needs to be brought into the current time period.
The answer to your problem is likely found in the details. By paying attention to the tactile nature of your living space, you are able to improve the value of your home in just a single weekend. The following are three different types of changes that you are able to make to your living environment that will have a tremendous return on investment!
1. Change the Hardware
The hardware on your kitchen or bathroom cabinets, the knobs on your doors, baseboard vent covers, and the handles on your drawers are the “bling” of your living space. This is the final piece of the puzzle that brings the entire room together, but is often the least maintained part of the room.
If the room feels cold and unwelcoming, the solution might be the lack of texture. Textiles are the interior designer’s best-kept secret. They add dimension, warmth, and even acoustics to a space. If your living space feels flat, it’s time to think about rugs, throw pillows, and drapes.
2. Master Your Lighting
Perhaps the most important element of the way your home feels is the most neglected. Lighting can be a game-changer, and sadly, most people get it wrong. This means living rooms that are essentially waiting rooms. First, you should examine your light bulbs. The ideal temperature should be between 2700K and 3000K. This produces a soft, cozy light, unlike the harsh blue light of most people’s lamps. From here, you can look at accessories and shades.
3. Bring the Outdoors In
A home without some element of the outdoors is essentially static. Bringing the outdoors into your home with some greenery is a practical upgrade that can bring literal and metaphorical life into your home. This breaks up the lines of architecture and furniture. This is the living version of a sculpture that changes and grows with the years.
Refresh Your Sanctuary
Upgrading your home doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune on renovations. Hardware, textiles, lighting, and greenery are all easy upgrades that can change the way your home looks and feels entirely. Choose one of these areas of your home and make it a project for the weekend!
