Whether you are selling your property or just looking to upgrade your home discover the best tips with our ‘Top 5 Easy Home Improvements Ideas | 2022’.
First home improvements are often the most daunting, especially if you don’t know where to start or what you need to do. However, it’s not hard to make improvements to your home. There are so many ideas and projects that can be done with little effort.
In this blog, we’ve compiled our favourite budget-friendly easy home upgrades that you can complete this weekend or whenever you have some free time. All you’ll need is a few hours and maybe some elbow grease!
1. Curb Appeal
When it comes to home improvement, there are a million different projects to choose from. So how do you know where to start? One way is by focusing on curb appeal. Curb appeal is the first impression a visitor has of your home. It includes the outside appearance, landscaping, yard and other features.
Did you know that simple DIY home improvements to your curb appeal may increase the value of your property by up to £5000? Research suggests that 68% of homebuyers think that curb appeal plays a huge role in their home choice. So if a potential buyer walking by doesn’t feel drawn in by what they see on the exterior, chances are, they’ll move on to the next house.
A quick DIY fix to improve curb appeal includes pressure cleaning your walls, driveway and walkways. Also, repainting your front door, windows, and even your door furniture is bound to play a major role in giving your house that wow factor. Keeping your Front door a neutral colour is a great way to create an inviting entry point to your home, stay away from bright garish colours. If you wish to sell your home this may create a negative first impression.
Generally, when you want to improve the look of your property, start with surface-level changes like changing up the paint colours or adding decorative elements like wrought iron railings. These simple upgrades will help boost curb appeal and make your property feel more welcoming.
2. Kitchen Improvements
Removing old cupboard doors or painting will give the illusion of a newly refurbished kitchen without breaking the bank. One easy way to brighten up your kitchen is by using patterned tiles on the backsplash or incorporating in-trend coloure themes, splashbacks or worktops.
Another great place to focus on when renovating your kitchen is updating your lighting fixtures. It’s important to have adequate light in every room, so why not check out what styles suit you best? Some quick DIY kitchen improvement fixes include incorporating accent lighting, painting your kitchen ceiling, finding ways to incorporate natural light, or using our highly-rated illuminated splashbacks.
Open shelving, deep colours and ultra organisation are making waves of popularity this year. But, if you want to really take your kitchen design up a notch, hire a designer to help you create something totally custom!
3. Bathroom Improvements
Creating a relaxing bathroom is the best way to give your home a luxurious feel. If you have a low budget, make sure to update your toilet seat, taps and sink. To give it a modern look, consider installing an aluminium composite splashback on the wall, these offer a premium easy clean solution.
Add a feature wall to your bathroom by painting the walls to add a touch of colour. The wall your shower or bath sits on is normally the best option for feature walls. Upgrading your shower curtain can also elevate your bathroom for a more premium feel.
Don’t forget about the lighting! Investing in new lights can make a big impact on a room. Whether you want traditional pendant lights or integrated ceiling lights; just remember to choose based on your ceiling height and the size of the room. Adding pendant lighting in a room with low ceilings can make it feel cramped. Investing in dimmer switches for your bathroom will allow you to adjust the ambience of your bathroom depending on your mood.
4. Decoration
We all know that a house is never finished. From kitchen renovation to bathroom home improvements, there are always ways to make it a little more functional or aesthetically pleasing. However, you don’t need to be an expert in construction and design for these tasks.
A great decoration hack for 2022 is incorporating biophilic designs into your home. You can start by clearing out old house plants to replace them with fresh greenery and investing in new decorative containers. Then, add hanging plants, such as the ice cascade or some other decorative plants, such as Calathea and nerve plants, to create a natural feeling of calmness in your home.
You can also improve your interior space by changing how much light enters your home. Investing in sheer curtains or sheers is a good idea for those who want to get creative with their decorating skills and have rooms with softened light.
If you’re really feeling adventurous, consider painting a feature wall. It’s less expensive than a full-blown home renovation and will still do wonders for its appearance! Pick colours that inspire creativity, happiness, energy and peace. Painting your walls in a specific way can also make a room look longer, taller or generally larger, It can also help to distinguish certain areas of your home.
If you’re not a natural decorator, you can still make your home look chic by learning a few basics. For example, hanging paintings on your walls is an easy way to add style without having to actually paint them.
5. Garden Improvements
Make your garden more aesthetically pleasing by investing in outdoor furniture. A bench, for example, can provide a space to take a break in the sun and add a focal point and touch of elegance to the garden. Somewhere to entertain can also make your garden feel complete.
Planting some flowers, on the other hand, is an affordable way to bring colour into any garden. There are easy-to-grow perennials that require minimal upkeep and look good all year round.
Bespoke Splashbacks
You don’t need to break the bank or throw out your whole budget to make some great changes in your home. So, if you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive way to improve your kitchen and bathroom spaces, custom splashbacks are a great point to start.
From aluminium composite to acrylic splashbacks, we have a wide variety of materials and styles to choose from. What’s more, you get to design your own splashback that matches your taste and intended use.
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