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Are you getting tired of living in the same four walls each day? Is it time for a change in scenery? Redecorating your home is a natural part of being settled in, and bringing in a new theme can really liven the place up. Waking up to a new decor style can make your home exciting again, and it’s far easier than packing up and relocating elsewhere. You can make anywhere your ideal home if you’re willing to put the time in.
You don’t have to be an interior design expert to know what you want, as all you may need is some inspiration and examples to get you going. Take some tips, try new interior design styles, and look at what others are doing with their homes. Until you give it a try, you can’t truly know whether you would like it or not.
Switch your rooms around
Something that takes no money investment at all, just a bit of time and heavy lifting – mixing your house up a bit. Giving your home a new layout can help to freshen up the feel of it, and although it’s not going to match up to a huge renovation; it’s something that changes the experience if just a little.
Move your bed somewhere else, and reorganize your living room. Do anything that you think could work, and if not – you haven’t spent any money on it anyway, so you could just change it back if you decide you don’t like it where it is.
Shifting everything around is a great opportunity to give things a deep clean. While they’re out of place anyway, you might as well make sure they arrive in their new location fresh while they’re easy to get a hold of. Mattresses can be a pain to clean, but now you’re moving them – give them that deep clean it deserves
Start with small changes
If you’re going to redecorate, it would help if you had some idea of what you wanted to do. Finding that out can be expensive if you don’t take it slowly, and experimenting with small changes can tell you everything you need to know. If you’re looking to try out new colors for your home, introduce them with small pieces of furniture and decorations to see how you feel about them in contrast to the rest of your home.
Oftentimes adding color to your home doesn’t have to be in large volumes. It can be nice to have little splashes of color throughout the house, and most other decorations can be very muted shades. This way, you have a lot more of a blank canvas to work with when you want to change things. Of course, a muted colour scheme isn’t for everyone, but it’s great for modern, minimalist, or contemporary styles.
Give DIY a try
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There’s nothing better than the satisfaction of creating something you like, and when it comes to furniture – you’ve got so many options. DIY is something you can do no matter your experience, although it depends on what it is you would like to make. It’s also worth noting that although DIY can take you hours or days to complete bigger projects, it’s going to save you a lot of money in the long run if you get good at it.
As with all things, it’s better to start with something simple, and then work your way up to the things that would require more precision and complex designs. You could try your hand at making your own shelf, as all you would need are the right tools and some timber shelving boards. As boring as making your own shelf might sound, there are many creative ways you could approach it, but you have to be confident in yourself if you’re going to make something you want.
DIY is a great skill to learn because you can make far more than just simply creations as you get better at it. If you’re willing to put the time and money in, you may never have to invest in furniture again. Plus, you save yourself thousands by having someone else do it for you.
Handle your lighting
A home won’t feel comfortable if you’re always having to deal with a gloomy atmosphere, and some homes aren’t built in a way that allows a lot of natural light in. Small windows or outside obstructions aren’t going to do you much good, but there is a cheap solution to this that doesn’t require knocking holes in your walls.
If you’re looking for an easy way to get more light into your home, it could be better to invest in some more mirrors in each room, something that helps to reflect the light around more. On top of that, leaving bedroom doors open and allowing in as much natural light as possible. While it’s not always the best solution, it can certainly help to bring some might light into your home. Gloomy surroundings can be depressing at times, and you won’t feel very comfortable in your home.
Of course, if you’re willing to invest a little bit more, expanding your windows or having a skylight put in can be of huge help. The more natural light you’re able to let in, the better.
You should also start thinking about the lights you’re using at night. Older homes will typically support old lighting fixtures, which aren’t always the best for today. New lighting options are much more energy efficient and can put out a much brighter light. On top of that, your home shouldn’t feel gloomy at any point in the day. There are so many different ways to impact the atmosphere of your home with your lighting, so give it a try.
Most lights are inexpensive, and even cheaper options light fairy lights can go a long way while giving your home a warm feel to it.
Revamp your style
Small and simple changes aren’t always enough. After moving into a new place, it can take time to settle in, and you may never settle if the style of your home just doesn’t fit what you like. There are so many different styles to choose from, all of which have their own qualities and unique looks to them. Staying with just one for your entire life can get dull, so why not experiment with a few?
If you like to keep things clean and simple, you might favor a more minimalistic style, rather than something colorful and lively. A minimalistic style aims to do more with less, and it’s perfect for those who like their home to look peaceful and modern. It involves very muted colors and reduced decorations. It might sound empty to someone who has never tried it, but once you start, it can be a great way to make your house feel more like home.
For those who like a lot of colors and liveliness in their homes, bohemian is a great way to really mix things up. No better design fits all kinds of different styles and cultures into one, so you can really get creative when you’re decorating. Some might say it’s cluttered, but if you have some order to your decorating – it can make for a very cozy and warm environment.
Houseplants can save the day
Houseplants are more than just a decoration for your home, they can become a hobby and a passion. Some plants take a lot of work, some will flower into something beautiful, and some are very easy to look after. It’s a big responsibility to take on if you’re only used to taking care of yourself – but it’s very rewarding once you get your plants settled in.
It’s a hint of colour your home could benefit from, and they’re great for freshening up the atmosphere in your home.
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Start painting
Sometimes all you need to do is give your home a fresh coat of paint to revive your feelings for it. The color of your walls can be quite impactful on how you feel throughout the day, and to be able to make that change with a paintbrush and a day of painting is a great tradeoff. Try a brighter shade this time, something more lively and exciting. You don’t have to do your whole house, it could be just one wall if you didn’t want to go too far. One wall at a time gives you more time to ease into it and process it. You never know, it might grow on you.
Throw out the old
We’ve all got things in our homes that we never really liked. It might have been given to you as a gift or passed on to you, or maybe you bought something that you didn’t really enjoy. Either way, there’s no sense in holding onto it for years and being constantly reminded that you don’t really want it. Replace it with something you can value and appreciate looking at.
Thank you so much for reading. I hope you have found it useful.
Stay wonderful!
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