Spring Home Renovation Tips

Spring is in the air! If the warmer sunny days have energized you into renovating your home then here are a few suggestions for a quick and easy makeover that will not break the budget.

Paint the Walls
A new coat of paint will give a fresher look and brighten up your home. It is an affordable and easy DIY job. Changing the paint colour will further transform your home.

Reassess Your Furniture
Sometimes even a slight rearrangement of furniture can update the appearance of a room. Look at each room critically and arrange the furniture to work the space better. Discard any items that clutter the room or that you no longer want or use.

If you want a different look for your existing furniture then consider upcycling it and modernise it by spray painting or reupholstering to make it look as good as new. 

Create a Feature Wall
Hang a collection of your favourite art works, photographs or small mirrors on a single wall. Different sized pieces and frames will also create appeal and interest. This will provide your room with an attractive focal point and immediately transform your living space. Placing a large mirror on a wall will create more light and the illusion that the room is more spacious than it is.

Curtains
Reassess the condition and colours of your curtains. Do they still blend with the new paint colour? Choose beautiful new curtains to match the mood you choose for that room, like sophisticated, luxurious or modern. Many stores offer a variety of chic, affordable ready made curtains. Hanging these is an easy, instant update to any room.

Rugs
Placing a new soft, luxurious rug on your lounge floor is an effortless, sophisticated strategy to renovate your living space.

Lighting
Replacing old lighting fixtures with chic new lamps, pendants or chandeliers is an effective way to change how your home feels when you walk through the door. New modern wall lightswitch plates will also freshen up the space. 

Built-in Shelving
Another DIY job is to add a built-in shelf or a set of built-in shelves to display books, toys, ornaments or trinkets etc. These offer functional uses and will make the room appear neat and tidy. Permanent features, like these, will also increase the value of your home.

Bedroom
Do your bedrooms need a makeover? Changing the décor and bed-linen in the bedrooms will give a fresh new feel and look. Add a headboard or cover the existing one in a chic fabric. Style up your bed with a set of coordinated plump pillows and attractive throws to add texture and interest to your bedroom design.

Plants
Renovate your home by, and benefit from, adding a lush green plant in a colourful contemporary pot to your living space or kitchen. Plants can be easily relocated and rotated and inexpensively replaced at any time. Even a vase of cut flowers will enliven your space.

Cleaning
Cleaning is not the most pleasurable of tasks but a good, thorough clean will remove the last bit of winter dust and will leave your home looking brand new. Sparkling windows will let the spring sunshine stream in and transform the ambience of your whole home. If it's a job you hate, then maybe consider employing a cleaning service.

Small changes to your home can make a big difference. They don't have to be expensive but these easy, quick renovation tips for spring will change the way your home feels and will make it a home you love, and are proud of.

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