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7 Tips To Renovate Your Home On A Budget

Written by Catherine Park Published On : July 31, 2018 6448
7 Tips To Renovate Your Home On A Budget

Are you a homeowner struggling with the depreciated value of your house because it is in a bad condition? Do you have a beautiful house that it needs some sort of remodelling, but you don’t have the budget to do so? If the answer to all the aforementioned questions is yes, then you are not alone as thousands of people out there are dealing with the same issue.

 

When a house is in a bad condition and you don’t have the money to fix those issues, it often leads to depression and sadness because you had invested so much money into buying the house. You see other people’s houses and become envious and feel ashamed of inviting people over for lunches or dinners because you don’t want them to feel pity for you.

 

Whatever the reason, having a clean, tidy, and beautiful looking home is very homeowners’ dream, but budget constraints make things impossible at times. However, all hope is not lost as there are some good ways out there to renovate your house even if you don’t have a lot of money to spend on renovation.

 

If you are someone who is looking for home renovation ways without having to spend too much money, here are 7 tips for you.



1.Start with the kitchen floor


If your house is making you sick because it doesn’t look good, yet you are on a tight budget and cannot afford to make major renovations, then tiny changes can make a huge difference too without requiring you to spend a lot of money.

 

When thinking about home renovation, consider changing your kitchen floor. Get rid of that old-fashioned linoleum floor and replace it with beautiful tiles. Tiles come in various stunning designs and will instantly uplift the look and feel of your kitchen.

 

Choose beautiful colors that are soothing to the eye and avoid very dark colors if your kitchen is small in size as it will make your kitchen look smaller and will give off an aura of suffocation. Choosing mosaic patterns will look gorgeous and you can do it within a small budget.





2.Paint only one wall in a room


Buying paint for the whole room could be expensive, but if want to change the look of your room, then paint just one of the walls in a different color.

 

This focal wall can be decorated with some nice paintings and even a low-cost up-lighter to accentuate the color, and it will make your room new within no time. The best part, it will perfectly fit your budget.





3.Removable wallpaper application


If you think that a focal wall will not help to give a nice look to the rooms because the paint on the other walls looks ugly due to discoloration, stains, cracks, residual wallpaper and uneven texture, peeling and paint chips, then considered using a patterned wallpaper which can be easily removed.

 

Adding a removable wallpaper will instantly update the entire look of your room with minimal investment, so, if you are on a budget want to transform the look of your house, then applying a removable wallpaper will be definitely worth it.






4.Repaint the front door


If you want your home to look different because you are sick and tired of the old look, then consider repainting the front door of your house. The entrance to your house makes a huge difference in the exterior look of your house, so this will definitely give an instant boost to the overall look of the house.

 

Make sure to choose a bold color that complements the rest of the exterior. Some home renovation experts also suggest changing the number plate and mailbox and it will transform the exterior look of the house without making you spend unnecessarily.





5.Redo the cabinets


If your kitchen cabinets are dirty looking or worn out, it can give a very dull look to your kitchen, then you can paint the cabinets for a fresh look. For instance, using the faux bois technique, which will make your cabinets a wooden look, will definitely spruce up the look of your cabinets.

 

If you are not confident enough about changing the color of the cabinets, then changing only one of the cabinet doors to a glass can also give a luxurious look to your kitchen. Consider keeping your glassware in the shelf to highlight the look.






6. Change the hardware and fixtures of your bathrooms

Bathroom renovations are very costly but nonetheless very important. If you have budget constraints and are not in a position to make renovations to the bathroom, then consider upgrading fixtures and hardware for a rejuvenated look.

 

Also, replacing the shower door will cost a few hundred dollars instead of thousands, yet it will give your bathroom a fresh look. Also, replace the showerhead and add a new shelf that would make a huge difference without putting a dent in your wallet.







7.Declutter your balcony and decorate with plants


If your house has a balcony, declutter it by getting rid of unnecessary items that you never use. Once the balcony is clean, you can decorate it with some plants to give it a fresh and beautiful exterior look. It will also allow you to have a nice place to relax and get some fresh air, especially in summers.





About the Author

Catherine Park is a professional Content Writer and a blogger with full of energy and positivism. She is expert in writing exclusive contents on business and technologies that are helpful for large enterprises, SMEs and business startups.

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