Whether you are looking to refurbish or enhance your home, there are a host of things you can do to give it a new look.
From applying a fresh coat of paint to a full kitchen makeover, there are various things you can do to suit a range of budgets. Here are 5 great ways to upgrade and modernize your home.
Upgrade your internal doors
One quick way to transform the look of your home interior is to change your internal doors. Glazed internal doors can be a great choice if your rooms don’t get much light. By making the switch, you can make a room feel far brighter and lighter and allow natural light to flow more freely.
If you prefer the look of a solid door, opting for a natural oak or mahogany door will offer a luxurious and traditional feel.
Smart home technology
There are loads of smart home technology products on the market, which can help to improve your home and make day to day life a whole lot easier too. Smart thermostats, for example, allow you to control your heating straight from your phone.
Smart security systems such as alarms and video doorbells offer additional home protection and allow you to monitor your home throughout the day from your mobile or tablet. Smart home systems might cost less than you expect, so it’s a home upgrade that’s worth researching further.
Replace your flooring
You might be surprised at the difference new flooring can make to a home. If your carpets are threadbare or your vinyl is worse for wear, why not have them replaced?
A new carpet can make a room look brighter and lighter, or if you are looking for an easy to clean alternative, laminate or click vinyl flooring can instantly make a room feel larger.
Vinyl tiles flooring is more durable and resilient. Today’s vinyl floor varieties have a resilient protective coating that makes it resistant to staining and dirt.
Revamp your furniture
Just as with new flooring, the colour and style of your furniture is another element that can make a real difference to the look and feel of your interiors. The average lifespan of a sofa is generally anywhere between seven to fifteen years, depending on how intensively it’s used. So if yours is starting to show its age, you might already be thinking about an upgrade.
If a new look is all you want though, you don’t need to worry about selling or disposing of a perfectly good sofa – you can completely change its appearance with something as simple as a new sofa cover from a company like Cover My Furniture. What’s more, it makes your couch much easier to clean – instead of scrubbing away at entrenched stains, all you need to do is remove the cover and put it in the washing machine – leaving your sofa looking as good as new.
Have your carpets professionally cleaned
If your budget doesn’t stretch to a full flooring replacement, why not have them professionally cleaned instead? You can hire a machine, but if you want the quicker option, there are companies that will do it for you. It should only take a few hours, and your carpets could look transformed.
They can usually do upholstery too, so if you have fabric sofas or other furniture that could use an uplift, it might be worth having them cleaned at the same time.
Modernise your garden
It isn’t just the inside of your home that may benefit from an upgrade. If your garden has been a little neglected and needs some TLC, why not give it a much-needed makeover.
If you don’t already have an allocated seating area, decking or patio is a great place to start. Decking is probably easier and cheaper to fit, but if budget isn’t an issue, a patio area can look extremely elegant and is a lot easier to maintain.
If your lawn needs attention, many ‘seed and feed’ type products can help revive your grass, or if you are looking for a low maintenance option, an artificial lawn is a great choice.
