How to Make Home Improvements on a Budget
Do some of your rooms look better with the lights off? Or maybe you’re just in the mood to make some changes and liven up your home. Whatever the reason maybe you can make dramatic home improvements on a budget.
Small changes with regards to lighting can make a dramatic improvement in the look and feel of your home, and they don’t cost much to do. Here are a few ideas to infuse some style and rejuvenate your look.
Front Door
When you drive up to your home at night, what do you see? If the answer is “not much,” then you should replace your front entry light with a lamp that gives off more light and livens up the place.
A well lit front entrance says ‘Welcome,’ while at the same time enabling you to greet guests and identify visitors. Not only will updating your lighting improve the look of your home from the street, it will enhance your sense of security because the front door will be better lit.
If you have a single lantern next to the door, consider replacing it with matching wall lanterns to give the home a warm look, while assuring the safety of those who enter. For homes with a porch or overhang, you have even more options: a recessed, chain-hung or ceiling fixture.
While this setting is too busy, it is a good example of how an entrance should be for evening viewings. The red door also makes a strong positive statement and a feature point
The Dining Room
Want to dress up your dining room without spending a small fortune on new furniture? Simply painting the walls, adding a piece of artwork and changing the light fitting hanging over the table will make a dramatic difference.
Not sure what colours to go with in the art or the paint? Think about these choices;
Bright yellow can be used as an accent that attracts attention, brighten a room and give a feeling of happiness.
Green is the ultimate pacifier. Often associated with nature, it is both relaxing and reassuring. Deep greens are associated with status and wealth.
Blue arouses feelings of freshness, coolness and relaxation. In lighter hues, blue is airy and open, while dark blues are often seen in corporate schemes and represent wealth, strength and respect.
Red attracts attention, causes excitement, and even raises blood pressure! Intense red is stimulating, however it can also be overpowering in large amounts and is best used as an accent. Red is associated with feelings of power, seduction and confidence.
The Bathroom
If your bathroom still looks like it’s circa 1970 with yellows, greens and blues, choose a lighter paint colour and swap out the tapwares for a bold new look.
A modern lit bathroom will have a fixture above the mirror with usually two, three, four or more bulbs. This fixture will provide overhead and top of the features lighting.
Add features to the bathroom with small decor pieces in bright colour tones – think towels, indoor plants or as another option the use of feature tiling.
Personalized Home Improvements on a Budget
These are just a few suggestions to help you make home improvements on a budget. If you are considering selling you home and would like some detailed advice on how to make home improvements on a budget, I can help you with my personalised property presentation plan service, contact me at 021 85 84 83 or jason.yianakis@harcourts.co.nz for more details.
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