As the popular saying goes, there's no place like home. However, for some of us, the unfortunate reality is that's not exactly the feeling our living space is creating. Whether it's pulling up to worn out exterior paint or walking inside to a cluttered mess, no homeowner can truly kick back and relax when their house is in desperate need of a makeover.
Fear not about costly renovations or services, you can self-sufficiently spearhead the makeover and transform your home with these 4 budget friendly ideas!
Idea 1: Add a Pop of Color
With focus on the home exterior, it's time to boost your curb appeal. Give your home an instant upgrade with a new coat of paint on the front door. Go for a different look like blue or red paint so your front door brings a fresh pop of color to the appearance of your house.
Idea 2: Clear Away Clutter
There are two simple and cost-free ways to tell if your home is suffering from too much clutter. First, can you walk around a room and from one room to the next without bumping into anything? If the answer is no, your space is too cluttered. Second, can you put your keys down on a tabletop or counter without losing sight of where they are? If the answer is no, your space is too cluttered.
Start your interior home makeover by getting rid of any clutter, garbage or junk. Keep the process organized by making three piles to add things to as you go, for example:
Pile 1: garbage or things to toss (set out a large waste bag instead of tossing garbage in a pile)
Pile 2: things to keep but store
Pile 3: things to donate
Make sure to only work on one room at a time to avoid overwhelming yourself or not seeing an area through from start to finish.
Idea 3: Rearrange Furniture
The perfect way to makeover your home is to rearrange the furniture and give each room a whole new look. Once again, pick one room at a time to focus on but begin with whichever room you use the most.
If your bedroom is where you spend the most time, try positioning the bed in a different direction or against an entirely different wall. Changing up the placement of your furniture to create an easy flow from one room to the next will have your home feeling like a whole new space.
Idea 4: Store Excess Items
Now that you have a pile of things to keep but store and perhaps some extra furniture that didn't fit with the new layout of different rooms, it's time to look into storage options. For anyone with an attic, basement or garage, take advantage open space for storing those excess items properly.
For those without home storage space, a quick browser search for a local storage facility will do the trick. Instead of getting rid of things you love but can't store, rent a self storage unit in College Station to keep your belongings safe but out of sight.
