Adding a modern touch to your home while saving money is a great thing to do to improve your living space. You will enjoy living in a gorgeous house, as will your family. So, if you’re wondering how you can do this, read on. The five tips outlined should give you a good idea on how to kick-start this small but effective home improvement project.
Decorate With Plants
Plants make amazing decorative pieces for any room in your house, and with the current trend in favor of plants, you will have an easy time finding some you like. First look online to get some ideas and learn the names of plants you would like to have in your home. You could also add edible herbs and food crops to your garden if you have the space, but note that they must compete with 10,000 species of insects that eat plants in order to thrive. Take the necessary precautions to ensure that they grow well and free of pests.
Add a Pop of Color to Each Living Space
Your living space should be fine with a neutral color to the walls and floor, as this gives you an easier time when you want to decorate. You could use the color blocking trend and add a pop of bright color, either by painting a wall, adding wallpaper, or even introducing a large piece of artwork that’s bold and hard to ignore. This focal point will be the center of attention for anyone entering the room, so make sure to style the area accordingly. Don’t add too many different elements, as they may look chaotic. Stick with simplicity for a chic look.
Hand-Build a Cozy Window Seat
Window seats are amazing because they’re both functional and decorative. It would not take heavy machinery or technical expertise to hand-build one, so if you would like to explore your crafty side, give this project a go. You can source the materials needed at your local hardware store or even upcycle something else around the house that you don’t use for a truly green project. With around 15% of a home’s wall space taken up by windows on average, it’s going to be an easy project and one that will easily add character to your windows and home.
Update Old Lighting Fixtures
Lighting fixtures are something that you can update in just a few hours, if your wiring permits it and you don’t go for something that’s way over the top. You can switch your traditional fixtures to chic, modern ones that will be the highlight of the room they are in. Get complementary sets for related spaces like the living room, kitchen, and dining room for an easy and gorgeous upgrade. Stick to neutral colors unless you want them to be the highlight of the rooms. You can also try for minimal decor in other colors to avoid an overdone space.
Upgrade to Hardwood Floors
The flooring in your home makes a big statement all on its own, so if you can upgrade to hardwood floors, you will have made a sizable upgrade. This will not only look good, but it will feel great, staying warmer when the temperatures take a dip. Plan a budget that you can work with; then, shop around for the various options available to find something you feel will work while saving money. Hardwood is timeless and authentic, so you can be sure that your home will be a lot better for this upgrade. With 29.51% of bathrooms having a contemporary design, it’s a good theme to spread within your bathrooms and throughout your house.
Keeping your expenses low in a bid to improve your habit of saving money is good practice. As long as you plan your home upgrades, they don’t have to cost you a lot of money and you can get something you will enjoy for a long time to come.
