Our homes are our sanctuaries, places that should inspire us and make our lives easier and happier. If you're not entirely happy with the way your home looks, it's a sign that you should consider a makeover. Now, bringing your home up to date doesn't always call for major renovations.
Sometimes, a couple of simple upgrades is all it takes to transform a living space and create an entirely new experience at home. Here are a couple of tips and tricks you can try yourself and take your home from drab to fab quickly and easily.
Swap out the old coffee tables and upgrade your dining chairs
This is a rather simple and quick upgrade that can make a world of difference in your living space. Old coffee tables in your living room could easily be swapped out for something more modern and on-trend. Small table groupings and clusters look particularly well and are very practical for someone who often entertains as they can easily be pulled apart. Plus, they double as extra seating!
Old, dull dining chairs don't necessarily call for a new dining room set. You can make old dining chairs feel as good as new by reupholstering them, regardless of whether they're vintage or modern pieces.
Refinish cabinets and add a new backsplash
Kitchen remodels don't always have to be expensive, and these two are great examples of updating your kitchen on the cheap. If you're working with a smaller budget, refinishing your kitchen cabinets and brushing on some trendy paint color can do wonders during a weekend, while adding a new backsplash can transform your kitchen space and add color and texture in an inexpensive way, especially if you stick with classic-shaped tiles in medium size.
Create consistency with a color scheme
Sometimes, the simplest upgrades are the ones that create the most impact in how a space looks and feels, and this is certainly the case when it comes to creating color schemes. When the same color scheme is used throughout the home, it helps create a sense of continuity so that the rooms flow better together.
Neutral colors are great for creating consistency and balance, and they also pair perfectly with most accent colors, which is ideal if you tend to switch your decor more often. You don't necessarily have to use the same color for every room – instead, you can connect colors throughout the house using different values of a single color or adding identical elements for a sense of unity.
Treat your home to a new front door
Sprucing up your front door is a great way to increase your home's curb appeal and make your home appear more welcoming to the guests. Whether it means applying a fresh coat of color or replacing your old front door altogether, it's the little touches like these that can make a world of difference and make your home more appealing to visitors.
If this isn't an option, you can still make some difference by swapping out the old door hardware or using decorative moulding to 'dress up' your front door. Be sure to get a welcoming doormat and match the flower pots color and size to add symmetry to your entryway.
Boost your outdoor space
Making your interiors comfortable and welcoming is essential, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give some TLC to your outdoor space as well. Bring out home comforts to make your outdoor area more welcoming and enjoyable, and add some decoration for extra coziness. Roll out a rug, decorate with throw pillows, and make sure there's a blanket or two for when the sun goes down.
Your outdoor lounge could also benefit from some tech add-ons as well. If you have a covered patio, deck, or screened gazebo, you can easily install a weatherproof LED outdoor TV and take your outdoor living to a whole new level. You can also go ahead and add a soundbar as well as a gaming console to create an outdoor space that's ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and dining al fresco.
Light up your landscape
This is a great way to encourage spending more time outside during warmer months. Adequate lighting can make outdoor areas more functional and safe while also creating an inviting, cozy ambiance. Lightning, especially landscape lighting, can do wonders for your homes' curb appeal, even more so when it's illuminating a lush, colorful landscape.
Patio string lights will make summer evenings appear even more magical, lanterns will improve function and overall aesthetic, while orbs and spheres will help you achieve an ethereal look and add a mystical vibe to your private outdoor oasis.
Wrapping up
Simple upgrades go a long way in transforming a living space. Thanks to a variety of inexpensive options and tools available right now, you can achieve some amazing effects without putting a dent in your wallet or tackling lengthy large-scale remodels. With these six simple tips in mind, you can make a big difference and transform the way your home looks, and, more importantly, feels.
