One of the best things about owning a home is that you can make it your canvas. For those seasoned by years of renting, finally being a homeowner means being able to make changes — big and small — to your home according to your liking. Home renovations are fun, but they can also be overwhelming. Here are five tips to help you through your home’s transformation:
Make specific changes that have the most impact
It’s easy to get carried away by all the Pinterest pins that do look gorgeous but require a total overhaul of your home. If you want to make a drastic transformation without having to hire a bulldozer, turn your attention to the focal points that you can change in a smaller home renovation project. An example is changing your entry doors. In Salt Lake City, doors that are classic but are also practical weather-wise are your best options.
Another time-tested budget-friendly home renovation project is repainting your rooms. It’s a simple and easy way to completely transform the look and feel of any area in your house without spending a lot. You can even do it yourself.
Rearrange big pieces of furniture
Many interior designers say that rearranging your furniture can make your room feel completely different. Furniture can get costly, so buying new ones might not always be an option. However, the power of rearrangement can’t be understated. You can try different layouts and even remove some of your furniture. You might be surprised by how different your room can look just by pushing a couch closer to the center of the room or having one less chair in your reception area.
Hang the photos
Childhood photos and family memorabilia still adorn many homes. They represent the soul and history of the family inhabiting the house. However, there are many times when these memory gems are displayed in a cumbersome way that instead of making them shine, they end up collecting dust or making the room more cluttered. If you’re still gathering all the photo frames on a separate table taking up space in your foyer or your living room, it’s probably time to start looking at the walls.
Hanging photos in beautifully laid out gallery walls have made many houses so much more beautiful, and it can do the same to yours. Visit your nearest printer shop and have your family photos developed. Then, make a trip to a local frame shop and decide on a theme. Hanging the images against a wall not only declutters and expands your space, but it also displays the photos more prominently, prompting more people to see and appreciate them
In the end, you should remember those home renovations are meant to make your space feel more like an extension of yourself. With that in mind, it does not matter if your budget is big or small. As long as you are careful with the changes you are making, you are bound to be satisfied and happy with them.
