Easy Changes to Freshen Up the Look of Your Home
Some tips on some “quick” changes you can make that will make a noticeable difference to your home, without having to spend too much money:
- Pay attention to your home’s curb appeal. Rake up leaves. Mow the lawn. Clean up and edge your flower beds.
- Add color to your gardens with new annuals or plant some perennials that will bloom every year.
- Liven up your home with a fresh coat of paint. It’s amazing what a new color can do to your home.
- Bring in a potted plant or two to liven up your space.
- Rearrange your furniture.
- You don’t have to do a complete bath remodel to make things look great. Sometimes a fresh coat of paint and new towels is all you need. Ready to do a little more, but don’t have enough money to remodel? Update the sink, toilet, and fixtures.
- Add detail to your home with a nice crown molding. This is an affordable option that will add richness to the look of your home.
- Keep your kitchen counters clean and clutter free. Replace kitchen towels and potholders.
- Replace outdoor doormats.
- Clean window treatments. Replace broken or ripped shades/blinds. Dust blinds and wipe clean with a sponge. Take down draperies and wash/dry clean.
- Deep clean carpets and rugs.
- Clean out and organize your medicine cabinet.
- Wash your windows at the end of pollen season.
- Give yourself a new style and clean out your closets. Sort through your clothing, shoes, and bags and give away what you don’t wear.
- Declutter. Declutter. Declutter. It’s not a fun job, but once you’ve cleared out the clutter, not only will your home will have a fresh, clean look, but you and your family will be more relaxed.