5 Easy DIY Tips for Refreshing the Look of Your Home

5 Easy DIY Tips for Refreshing the Look of Your Home

Sometimes you might not have enough time or money to give your home a complete makeover, but there comes a point in your life when you just have to make a change. Most commonly, the design of a house can already be perfect, but just needs polishing of a few minor details to elevate the entire look. If you got stuck at the very beginning and you are standing in the middle of the room right now wandering what to do first, we are here to help you.

Freshen Up Your Walls

When you walk into a room, the first thing you notice is the furniture; however, it is not the base of the room. Walls that most commonly go unnoticed are the ones that set the tone, and the mood of the entire place. So, the first factor you need to do is think whether you like the color that you already have and want to keep it, or you are going to go for a completely different look. In any case, your next step is to buy paint supplies; either to just refresh the look of your walls, or choose a new statement color.

Refresh The Look of Your Walls

Deep Cleaning

People tend to forget how big of a change that cleaning a room can make. We know that you probably do your chores regularly, or at least as often as you can. Most people regularly dust and vacuum, but when was the last time you washed your windows and drapes, or cleaned your rug? Your furniture might also need deep cleaning, as these are just some of the things we tend to completely forget about. It might not sound like much, but once you do it, you will realize just how refreshing your room will be.

Hobby Time

Instead of getting completely new furniture items, opt for less expensive and more interesting type of redecorating that you can do yourself. Use different materials and textures, such as colorful yarn in order to create interesting cushions, table cloths, and curtains. You could pick a few flowers from your garden, and make beautiful centerpieces for your tables. By adding colorful candles, you can always create a romantic atmosphere. You can also add a few hand-made picture frames of the photos you have taken to make your place more personal.

Hobby Time

Illuminate

Sometimes in the evening, your room might be a little bit dark and the central light that you have is not enough. To get rid of that gloomy feeling, think about using table lamps or installing wall fixtures in those darker corners of the room. Not only will your room look better, but you are bound to feel better too. Now you have added a few new reading corners, and have more spaces to spend your evenings with your favorite book.

Furniture Recycling

Creative Recycling

Finally, check your storage for any old furniture items that you thought you would never use again. Again, trying to give life to old stuff would be a bunch of new DIY projects for you. By taking your grandmother’s suitcase, and turning it into a sofa, not only gives the place a personal touch, but will also be extremely unique; your home will look nothing like everyone else’s.

So, pick up your duster and get to work. Once everything is clean, and you add a few hand-made decorative items like your new table lamps, you can be sure that your home will get the spark that you wanted.