Whether you’ve just purchased a new home, or you’ve been living there for years, you likely want to do all you can to make your house the best it can be. One of the best things about owning property is that it’s yours. You get to do what you want with it. People take on projects to renovate and improve their houses regularly. Sometimes it’s yard work that gets the effort, and other times it’s something more complex like putting in a new bathroom. What’s great about home projects is that work put in has a payout. The more time, money, and effort you put into your house will pay off when it comes time to sell it.
That doesn’t mean that every home project needs to be a huge renovation. There are things every homeowner can do to make her or his home look great without breaking the bank. With a few small steps, you can make your place more inviting, calming, and fun to live in. Here are five ways it can be done.
Sprinkle in Some Green
One thing people often overlook is putting enough plants inside the house. We get busy with work and other demands, so adding something else that we have to take care of daily seems like a lot. However, putting in some small plants and flowers changes the whole feeling inside a house. It connects the home with nature and will soothe whoever is inside it without them noticing. Being around greenery and plants grounds us and adds some much-needed color to a house. Certain plants don’t even need all that much work to thrive. Buy some plants and flowers that you can manage and see what a change it will make.
Give Your Kitchen an Upgrade
If your kitchen counters have some mileage on them, buying some new countertops is a great upgrade that won’t cost a ton of money. Sure, buying some rare strain of marble can be expensive, but other materials are much more affordable and still look amazing. Quartz has become a lot more popular in recent years because it’s durable, extremely customizable, and won’t break the bank. On average, quartz countertops cost anywhere from $100 to $200 per square foot. That includes professional installation, so if you’re up for a DIY project it can be even cheaper. Additionally, the money you spend on new countertops will give a boost to home value as well.
Hang Some Art
Most homeowners have some family pictures or photos shot while on vacation hung on the wall or placed on tabletops. However, one thing that a lot of homes are missing is some artwork. That’s because not everyone feels confident about what looks great. If you haven’t spent a lot of time around art, it can be hard to choose. Thankfully, not all art is expensive. You can usually find some great art at local fairs or online. Artwork makes the inside of a house look more beautiful. It changes up the look and adds color to otherwise drab walls. Buy some inexpensive art and frames and get multiple pieces so you can move them around until you find what works for you.
Clean the Carpets
A lot of homeowners fail to clean their carpets on schedule. Dirty carpets can be hard to notice because they become dirty gradually. When you’re in your house every day, you don’t notice the carpet getting slightly darker in phases. It would be different than if you left and came back a year later. Cleaning carpets is a perfect way to change the look of your house without spending a ton of money. Fresh carpets make the whole house feel new and clean again. Carpet cleaning companies do a great job and can usually be done in one or a few days. Regular cleaning also extends the life of your carpets so you can save money in the long run.
Level Up Your Furniture Gradually
Nice furniture is expensive. A lot of people feel like they need to save a ton of money so they can outfit their entire house the way they want to. Other times, people go into debt to get nice furniture they’ll be paying off for years. However, a better way to go about it is to add quality furniture pieces one at a time until you’ve got the beautiful interior you’re looking for. Buying nice furniture gradually is a fun way to upgrade your home over the years. Each piece will tell a story of where you were in life at the time. Each new table or chair will add a bit of pop to your interior design that you’ll be able to enjoy until it’s time to buy the next one. That’s way better than getting tired of an entirely newly designed room in a matter of months.