A simple refresh to the house can make a world of difference. Sprucing up your home will liven up the space, which will then liven up you and your loved ones. While remodels are costly and require extensive planning, you can do small updates that are budget-friendly and can be accomplished in a day or a weekend. Below, House to Home Organizing offers some tricks to make your home welcoming and vibrant.
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Eliminate Clutter
The easiest and cheapest improvement you can make to your home is to declutter. Clutter leads to stress, and especially when clutter is present in the bedroom, it can lead to inhibited sleep. Before you introduce new items into your home, remove all belongings you don’t use, which includes clothes, books, knickknacks, and furniture. Declutter the most difficult areas by separating your items into four piles: keep, donate, trash, and store. You also may benefit from hiring a professional organizer, who could be extremely helpful if you have a lot to sort through. For the items you can’t part with yet but don’t use regularly, consider storing them in a storage unit.
Update Bedding
If you want to make a big impact on your bedroom and simultaneously improve your sleep, then it’s a good time to update and upgrade your bedding. Depending on the season, adding a thick comfy fleece blanket or airy down-filled comforter can help give you restful sleep and add some life to your room. Also, adding new sheets to your bed with the perfect thread count will make you daydream about the moment you can crawl into bed and drift off to dreamland.
Add some color
One of the easiest ways to make your home feel fresh is to install new wallpaper. Depending on the wallpaper you choose, you can add both color and texture at the same time. Find a pattern for every room. For your bedroom, choose something more soft and subtle, so you can relax. For your kitchen, go with brighter, livelier, and bold patterns. There are many attractive wallpaper options available with customizable and print on demand options, so you won’t have to worry about the wallpaper you choose being out of stock.
Make Small Décor Changes
Adding a little color here, replacing a light fixture there, or putting out the right storage baskets can change the aesthetic of any room. A small impactful change you can make to any room is to add fresh flowers or plants, which will bring color and cheer. Also, the first thing guests see when they enter your home is your entryway. Therefore, a new rug, a small bench, or some updated paint on the doors can prove to be welcoming and inviting. Some other small changes you can make to enhance your living space are:
Installing unique wall hooks
Hanging floating shelves for pictures, books, and keepsakes
Adding some flare to and brightening up spaces with lamps
Bringing in some baskets in each room to store blankets, toys, and paper
Changing out knobs and handles on dressers and cabinets
Hanging curtains that are both useful for privacy and style
Adding some throw pillows for color and comfort
Switch Gears
A great way to change up your space is to repurpose an unused room into a multipurpose room your entire family can enjoy. Be sure to include a space for each person and their individual interests. Even one additional space for arts and crafts, TV or gaming time can go a long way toward livening up the area and offering extra room. If you find that expanding into previously unused space in your home causes issues with your internet connectivity or speed, it may be time to upgrade to a different provider. If it’s been a while since you looked at providers, see if there are any new options in the area that offer better speeds and load times.
Freshen Up the Bathroom
A quick and inexpensive change you can make to your bathroom is to change out the shower curtain. The perfect shower curtain can make your bathroom look completely different. Replace your drab bath mat with a bright, cushioned one. Clear your counter of items you don’t use daily, and add stylish soap dispensers and toothbrush holders. Installing a new shower head with the perfect pressure and range can make your bathroom feel like a spa oasis. Finally, invest in high-quality towels for you and your guests that will make every day feel luxurious.
A few quick refreshes throughout your home can make a huge impact. Start by figuring out what you have and what you don’t need, and then clear the clutter. Add new linens to your bedroom that will change the design and bring comfort to your sleep. Make small decorations here and there to transform your rooms, and repurpose an unused space or make small upgrades to your bathroom to make it feel like a spa retreat. Without breaking the bank, you can freshen up your home and make it your own little sanctuary.
