Home improvement on a budget has always been a challenge, but with the growing trend of DIY projects, many options and possibilities exist. Here are a few innovative ideas for your home.
Repaint cabinets in your kitchen
This is a total makeover for your kitchen, but without the huge price tag of a complete kitchen renovation. A new lick of paint or stain is needed every few years, especially in the kitchen, where it’s exposed to steam and moisture. Plus, wood tends to break down if not maintained properly.
Giving your cabinets a completely different colour will give your whole kitchen a fresh new appearance. Throw in a few decorative items in the same colour, and you’ll have a perfect match.
Replace some of the doors
Replacing any doors that are chipped or damaged can make all the difference to the overall look of your home. It’s one of the most common problems with cheap doors. If you can only afford to replace some of them, do it in turn.
Start with the social rooms, such as your living room. Go for internal glazed doors, as they’re modern and suitable for all kinds of home styles. You can then move on to more private rooms, such as bathrooms and bedrooms.
Repaint bathroom tiles
As crazy as it may sound, repainting bathroom tiles is a good idea if you’re short on money. Ideally, if they’re too old or cracked, you should replace them. However, if it’s just a matter of design preferences, you can simply repaint everything.
It’s not a permanent solution, though. Keep in mind that this area is often exposed to moisture, so you’ll need a couple of layers, as well as moisture resistant paint. If done correctly, it should keep you going for at least a few years before you’ll see any signs of wear and tear.
Get an accent wall
The accent wall is a common trend these days. It works anywhere. It could be in your bathroom or perhaps your bedroom, behind your bed. As for the design, there are countless ideas out there. Wallpaper is probably the easiest one, but you can also go the extra mile, especially if you like wood.
Get a few pallets, disassemble them, and nail or screw one piece at a time into the wall. Obviously, you’ll need a saw for the job, especially by the corners. Once you’re done, simply stain it to retain the natural wood appearance.
It’s a fun project that won’t cost too much. Plus, it’s a great way to bring some outdoor elements into your home.
Replace lighting fixtures
Lighting fixtures can seriously change the appearance of a room, especially if you get the right style to complement everything else.
There are many DIY ideas out there, especially if you’re into the shabby chic style.
Other than that, you can simply start browsing the web for some nice offers and styles. Keep in mind that a fancy chandelier could cost quite a fortune.
Apart from the main lights, a few accent lights around each room will also do with the ambience.
How about a backsplash?
Most homeowners choose the easy option when it comes to a backsplash, but also the more expensive one. Whether it’s the backsplash in the kitchen or you want one in your bathroom, there are plenty of peel and stick options in commerce.
You can find pretty much any style you can think of. You just need to be good at sticking to things the right way, no other skills are required.
Most of them are based on soft vinyl or plastic. With these ideas in mind, if you want a backsplash by the cooker, make sure it’s not too close to the flame, or it may catch fire.
Give your fireplace a makeover
The fireplace is a focal point in your home, even if you rarely use it. It’s still a great decorative item that will always draw positive attention.
Based on what it looks like now, you can do a frame around it yourself or perhaps repaint it. You might as well try to install a wooden board on top of it. It’s one of the easiest DIY projects. You can use it to store a few family pictures or perhaps your keys.
Paint an old sink
Unless it’s severely cracked and damaged, you don’t always need a new sink. Sure, it may no longer have its original luster, but you can give it a complete makeover with nothing but paint.
If you do other things in your bathroom, you might as well use a similar color for the sink. Cover everything around it, including the drain, then get painting. You’ll need a few layers of paint, and don’t forget about the lacquer.
Opt for durable paint and keep in mind that dropping things in the sink could get the pain chipped, so you’ll need to be careful with it.
Create a library wall
You don’t necessarily need an expensive piece of furniture to get a library wall. Instead, get a few inexpensive bookcases in the right color and place them together.
Pretty much any furniture brand has such items. They’re inexpensive, and they hold up well. Besides, you can get them in different colors and styles. Install them one next to the other and cover a whole wall.
While the idea may take a bit of space by the wall, it looks great, and it offers plenty of storage, so it’s practical too.
Worried about the extra space too small to accommodate another body? Get a large potted plant in there, and you’ll have an amazing design. Try starting this design from one corner of the room and stick the plant into the other corner.
Summary
Bottom line, these ideas will give your home a serious upgrade. The best part about them? They’re inexpensive and won’t require any serious DIY skills.
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