Owning a house comes with a lot of responsibility. You can no longer call a landlord to deal with maintenance issues or upkeep, but it also allows you much more freedom when it comes to having the home of your dreams.
Whether you are trying to stage your home for selling it, upgrading to add value to your home, or simply creating a retreat that you feel at home in, simple updates to your home can have a huge impact on the atmosphere and aesthetic.
Walls
One of the most obvious updates that you can give to your home is to repaint the walls. This is the fastest way to change the entire feeling in a room. You can give worn-out and tired walls a splash of color and some vibrancy, or you can cover up color mistakes with a fresh coat of white.
You can also add another level of sophistication to any home by adding crown molding around the walls. Crown molding is easy to install and can be done on a free day with little costs. Even though it is easy and inexpensive, it can change the way the room looks.
You can also do the same around the bottom of the walls by upgrading the baseboards. New baseboards can spruce up any room that is feeling flat. Adding a completely new design of baseboard to the room or simply extending the one that is currently there is all that is needed to give a room a new look.
Windows
Windows are another great way to change a room. Updating the window treatments does not take a lot of time or effort but can drastically change the feel of a room. There are many different options when it comes to window treatments. You can use vinyl blinds, fabric curtains, roman shades, blackout shades, shade cloth blinds, or many other options. The most important thing is to evaluate your needs for that specific room and what window treatments will fit that need the best.
You can also update the window framing and window sills to add more style and give them an updated look. Adding a window frame that matches the crown molding and baseboards in the room will pull everything together nicely.
Lighting
Updating the lighting in your home is another important way to update your home in a drastic way. There are also so many options when it comes to lighting that you can find anything to fit your needs.
Ceiling fans are important for high traffic rooms where you will need to encourage airflow. Bright lights are important for offices and kitchens where you need to be able to see what you are doing close up. You may also want to think about a variety of lighting options for these rooms, like under-cabinet lights or desk lamps, to increase visibility even more. In some rooms, you may want to install a dimmer switch so you can increase or decrease the amount of light easily for different times of the day and activities.
Floors
Floors are another area where you may want to add some updates. Installing a new carpet or other flooring is always an option, but that can get expensive. If you are searching for a cost effective way to update your floors, you can think about adding an area rug to update the feel of the room and give it more color or tie in other elements of the decor of the room.
You can also consider painting your floors if they are wood, tile, or linoleum. This can be a longer process because you will need to clean, prime, paint, and seal them, but it will be significantly cheaper than installing new flooring. You can even use a stencil to add a design to the floor to give it a more personal touch.
Cabinets
Just like flooring, installing new cabinets in the kitchen or bathroom areas can be expensive, but that is not the only option you have when it comes to updating these areas. As long as the cabinets are structurally sound, you can paint them to give them new life. Painting them a neutral color will allow you to change the color and decor in your kitchen or bathroom easily. Painting them a color is also a great way to bring more light and personality to the area.
In addition to painting the cabinets, you can also get new hardware for them. Once they are painted, you can finish the look by updating draw pulls and handles to pull the look altogether. Cabinet hardware is very easy to replace and can be done without any tools as long as there is already existing hardware to replace.
Outdoors
The first thing people see when they come to your house is the outside of it. These first impressions can solidify how they feel about your home before they even step inside. If you are attempting to upgrade a house, you cannot do it properly without thinking about the outside.
Landscaping can brighten up the outside of any home. Carefully chosen flowers and bushes can give your home a welcoming atmosphere and increase the curb appeal. Choosing a decor on the outside of the home that reflects the feeling inside the home will help to add some cohesiveness to the feel of your home.
Just like the window treatments inside can drastically change how a room looks, the windows on the outside can do the same thing. Adding some shutters to the outside of your windows can pull the look of the house together. They come in a wide variety of styles and are made out of many types of materials to accommodate any design style.
Porches and decks are another great way that you can update your home. Repainting and finishing decks and porches can give your home a polished look. They are a great way to entertain guests, and adding comfortable seating and outside lighting can turn your yard into a magical place to gather with friends and family.
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Maliit lang space namin dto mamu.. Nakakatuwa naman makakita ng malalaki ang space na mga bahay 💗💗
Very helpful Tips, thanks for sharing Mamu. Ako talaga nagfofocuss ako sa pagppintura ng wall kpag nag-aayos sa bahay.
Thank you po sa mga tips na ito mamu.. 😊 lalo na po sa mga may bagong bahay or sa mganagbabalak po i renovate ang kanilang bahay.. napakalaking factors na isalang alang itong mga nasabi niyo po para gumanda po ang bahay..
Madali na lang ngayon ang mag DIY dahil sa dami ng mga tutorials sa YouTube 🙂 very affordable pa kapag sariling gawa 🙂 ..
Okay lang Mamu kahit personalized mas laking tipid di naman kailangan gumastos ng malaki. Si hubby po mahilig sa DYI.
thank you for this tips mamu nkk inspire mg upgrade ng itsura ng bahay.
Ito talaga ang dream ko magkaroon ng sariling bahay kasi pwede mo na po gawin lahat,pqgandahin at ayusin para maging kaakit akit tignan sa loob man at sa labas.
Nice ng window ❤️
Ang ganda ng mga tips na pwede nating ayusin na lugar at gamit sa loob ng bahay upang mas lalong gumanda at buhay na buhay ang ating mga bahay
The best po tlaga mamu I-upgrade ang ating mga tahanan because it is our safe haven. We get together here with our friends and family. DIY decoration can help too Kung wla pong budget Para sa magpapa renovate.😊
Wow ang gaganda sna po balang araw magawa din nmin yan sa bahay nmin. Nkaka inspire po ung mga gnyang design hopiing soon 😍
Nice and comfy 😍
thanks for hacks & tips Mamu this will surely be a big help for those na naachieve na ang kanilang own dream home as of now kami wala wala pa pero mapagsisikapan yan i will surely go back to this vlog when that time comes 😍😍 👍👍