Remodeling can be a large project that requires a healthy amount of time and investment. It can take months, or even years, especially if you are taking on everything yourself.
Fortunately, there are smaller projects that can make a big difference. At FineFurnitureLosAngeles.com, we’re all about saving you money. We put together this guide to help you start your home remodel small. When it’s time for the main projects you’ll be ready, and your home will look great in the meantime.
Simple Remodeling Tips Around the Whole House
1) A Fresh Coat of Paint Goes A Long Way
Painting the interior of your home can change up the look. Go for a new, cool-toned look for a relaxed vibe, or go earthy-natural with reds and browns. Before you paint, be sure to patch any holes and prime over any stains. This will make painting much easier. With just a few coats of paint, your home will look fresh and bright.
2) Install Crown Molding
Crown molding is a touch that can add instant charm to your home, with just a few hours of work on your part. There are a lot of DIY options, including foam crown molding that is precut. Crown molding can be painted to match or contrast for a custom look.
3) Furniture Switch
If you really want to give your home a makeover without any rebuilding, switch up your décor style with new furnishing. Keep your costs low by shopping smart with FineFurnitureLosAngeles.com. Create your new style around a signature piece for each room, using complementary colors and styles. Try out a new style, switching from traditional furniture to industrial and minimalistic or go mid-century modern for something stylishly fun. Visit our full home catalogue for styling ideas.
4) Polish, Clean, and Repair
One “remodel” that’s easiest to do for your home, is maintenance work. Get down to the nitty gritty by thoroughly cleaning everything from floors to ceiling. Have your carpets cleaned regularly and polish hardwood floors to a mirror shine.
Once a season, go through your home and see what small repairs need to be made. Look for leaky faucets, crumbly bathroom caulk, dirty walls, and even loose drawer pulls. All those little repairs add up and can impact the appearance of your home if you don’t take care of it. It’s amazing how bright and renewed your home can feel with just a few simple fixes.
Two Easy-to-Do Kitchen Remodeling Ideas
1) Cabinets
Long gone are the days of boring cabinets. Refinish your cabinets and paint them a bright color to bring in the light. Or keep the original finish, but add vintage or unique knobs for a personalized touch. Line cabinets and drawers with printed adhesive wallpaper for a flash of color.
2) Kitchen Bright
Transform one corner of your kitchen into a breakfast nook by painting it with your signature color (Tiffany Blue, anyone?) or using a pretty printed wallpaper. Choose a rustic style table for seating or use a kitchen island for a coffee bar.
Quick Ways to Update Your Bedrooms
1) Indoor Shutters
Keep bedrooms cool during summer months with wooden shutters. Remove old blinds in favor of indoor shutters for a cozy farmhouse feel. On cool, sunny days, open the shutters and let the natural light in.
2) Ceiling Fans
Swap out outdated lighting fixtures for a simple, yet effective ceiling fan. During stuffy summer months, a ceiling fan can help keep your electricity bill down. In the winter, turn the blades to help recirculate warm air. Most home improvement stores carry a wide variety of easy-to-install and affordable ceilings fans.
Easy Outdoor Home Renovation Ideas
1) Power Wash the Exterior
Give everything outside a good scrub by power washing, including your driveway, patio/deck, front door, and side of the house. Power washers can usually be inexpensively rented at home improvement stores. The sparkling difference is amazingly satisfying
2) Perennials and Tropics
Give your yard or window baskets some color by planting some hearty perennials, such as lavender, hydrangeas, peonies, or other wildflowers. This beauties will come back year after year. If you have a little more plant care experience, you may want to try a tropical plant or flower for some lush greenery. A good tropical plant to start out with is a potted Japanese Sago Palm.
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