Improve your home: simple DIY projects
This blog article is specifically written for the adventurous spirits that are not afraid to step out of their comfort zones and go into the unknown. Looking to improve your home: simple DIY projects have been compiled to help you spiff up every space in your home. These do-it-yourself updates are extremely simple and fun, and can be undertaken as family projects.
Make your entrance inviting
Curb appeal is of the utmost importance and simple clever techniques can be utilised to make an entrance more inviting. Some intricate landscaping and a dash of cheery front-door colour can do wonders for your home’s curb appeal. This will essentially make a lasting first impression on guest. You’d be surprised at the impact some potted plants, illuminated walkways and manicured gardens will make.
Give your yard a boost
A yard need not be an eye sore. With flagstone, one can easily make an outdoor patio in a weekend without the use of mortar. The addition of potted plants and outdoor seating can create a quaint backyard escape.
Add storage to your entry
Traditional entry closets and beautiful built-in shelving systems are great options for home entries. Additionally you can manipulate refashioned furniture to achieve a look that’s equally stylish and storage-savvy. The ultimate purpose is to have drawers and shelving that are functional for busy drop-zone items.
Light up the kitchen
Dress up an eating area by adding fresh light fixtures. Replacing and adding to existing fixtures is the easiest option: Just remember to turn off the power at the breaker box or mains before undertaking any electrical projects.
Redo the backsplash
Dull kitchens can be transformed with a bold new backsplash in ceramic or glass tile. This is ideal for improving the mood of the kitchen. Ensure the wall is sound before starting the installation.
Install new faucets
Consider injecting elegance into your daily life with a faucets and other fixtures that up the ante. It is amazing what simple but well thought fixtures and fittings can achieve in looks and quality. It is essentia that the configuration matches your existing decor and style.
Paint or add wallpaper
Painting or applying wallpaper to walls is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to achieve visual transformation inside and outside a home. Check out our article titled, Getting To Know Your Paint. Additionally you can also go through our guide on wallpaper to understand the do’s and dont’s. Tip: Self-adhesive and repositionable wallpaper creates a romantic accent that’s easy to apply, remove, and reuse.
Update your hardware
Add a bit of pizzazz to your home by updating your cabinets and drawers. Replace the handles and pulls with designs that reflect your personal taste. Painting cabinets and drawers can also do wonders for your property.
Spruce up the ceiling
Beautify a ceiling and give it a little eye candy with the use of colour for a bold visual effect. Placing a ceiling medallion around a fan or light fixture is another way to add architectural flair overhead. Decorative ceiling medallions are available in all shapes, sizes, and styles.
Get a built-in look
When considering extra storage space, one can take advantage of kits for bookcases or shelving that one can assemble on their own.
Patch holes in walls
Concealing wall blemishes is a weekend-worthy project. Equipped with a putty knife and surfacing compound, one can easily repair nail holes and other minor wall imperfections. Paint over patches when they are dry.
Upgrade flooring
Upgrade flooring by installing minimum time consuming flooring materials. Hardwood floors are also a viable option just be take into account that the installation will take longer than a weekend. Start with anything that comes in a roll, such as vinyl sheets.
The DYI ideas are sure to add to the appeal of your property and most importantly on a budget. These are simple, clever and effective ideas that will add to the ambience of a property and increase the property value.
