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Tips on Upgrading your Home on a Budget

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28 Oct

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Many of us would like to do up our home, but sometimes money constraints hold us back. The thing is, the home has a huge influence over the way we feel, so it is actually necessary to upgrade your house every now and again for the sake of your mental wellbeing. Fortunately, you do not have to break the bank every time you want to spruce things up. Sometimes we really can make a big difference on a budget. Here are a few ideas:

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Less is More

Is your home full of clutter? Are you running low on space? Decluttering is an essential aspect of any upgrading process. It is where you remove anything that no longer adds value to your or your home. The more ruthless you are, the better the overall outcome. If you can remove large items such as old furniture, all the better. More space means more room to breathe. You will feel less claustrophobic, and the fewer items you have, the less stress and anxiety you will feel. 

Flooring

Take a look beneath your feet. Has your carpet seen better days? Is your lino ripped and flaying? Well, upgrading your flooring does not need to cost a fortune. If you have wooden floors, perhaps you can sand them down and varnish them. Carpets can be spruced up with professional carpet cleaners. You can use sheet flooring or laminate planking in other areas, all of which are budget items. So, take a look at the option available and find something that really suits your individual tastes. Most people notice the floor when they enter a room, so by fixing this up, it will make a massive difference to the overall feel.

Paint

If you have the DIY bug, then you already know what a marvel paint is. it has the power to transform a room utterly, and by carefully choosing the right colors, it can have the right psychological effect you are after. Additionally, you do not have to stick to one color per room. You can paint one wall a brighter color, or two walls. It’s up to you. Really think about the effect you want to create. The more thought you give this, the better the overall feel of our home. Also, when it comes to painting, consider upgrading other things, such as painting masonry, furniture, kitchen cupboards, staircase spindles and banisters, doors. There is a lot more than you can paint than just walls.

Art

Art has a great power to inject some color and personality. A few choice pieces of artwork dotted about can really add a splash of color and inspiration. You could consider a gallery wall, where you completely fill up one wall with artwork. You can print canvases of images you like, photos, and inspirational quotes. Or you can just have a few individual pieces hung up in the hallway or the living room. It may be worth hunting about online or going to second-hand stores to see what bargains you can pick up.    

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Tonya grew up in Western Michigan, but now live with her husband and two teenagers in Central Florida.
She has always loved traveling and possibly loves the planning of travel even more. She gets excited about making out calendars and researching what to do and see.

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