Do you feel that your house needs a make-over? Here are 5 easy ways to make your old home look and feel new, in time for spring season. Just follow these designing and decorating tips and you will have yourself a refreshed home in no time.
1. Paint Your Home!
Nothing transforms a house better by painting it anew. Make sure to pick a current and cohesive paint palette to make your home feel fresh, suggests Country Living.
Different colors affect the mood of the people living inside, says Freshome. Thus, before you start, check if the color matches its use. Freshome notes that blue is the most productive color, which you may use in a study area or a home office. Use red in your dining area to stimulate your appetite, and apply green in a bedroom, as it soothes and promotes good health, adds the site.
To make your room appear taller, coat your ceiling with white, another tip from Freshome.
2. Have a New Door
Country Living recommends to install new doors as it adds a curb appeal, as seen in the project from Julie Blanner's website. Even Diana Olick of CNBC suggested it in one of her videos to those who want to sell their homes this spring. She said that it is a cheap investment that promises high returns. Why? Being an entryway, clients usually wait in front of your door for you to let them in. That is the same thing that happens when we have guests, they usually stare at the details of our door. So, a new door is a nice touch, isn't it?
3. Install Some Mirrors
Having some mirrors within your home will reflect light inside and with that, it makes the room more spacious, South African Home Owner recommends. You may install a wide mirror in your living room or dining room, just like what we commonly see in hotels and restaurants.
4. Make Your Room Lively
Add an indoor plant in the corner of a room to make its ambiance brighter and more lively, notes Inter Holic. By doing so, you will efficiently fill spaces in some awkward corners, too, notes the site.
Even if you are a non-green thumb, you may try growing plants that are easy to grow, as reported here on Realty Today. Try planting basil, as it can also be grown indoors. Plant them near the windows as they love the sun. With its fragrant smell, you will have your own natural freshener. Just snip some leaves and you'll have your healthy and tasty herb, too.
5. Make the Theme Cohesive
According to Country Living, through the years, several upgrades in your home may have left it in "mismatched chaos." Creating a cohesive pattern for every room will revitalize each one, notes the site. Also, by doing that, you will effectively declutter your home, making it more spacious and cozy, too.
