The bad news is that most of us just don’t have the financial means to buy expensive furniture and other pieces for our homes. The good news is that all of us can afford to make our homes look fancy and luxurious with just a few ideas and extras.
There are some things that you can focus on that will change the appearance of your home entirely in the best way possible! When it’s time for a renovation, whether it’s by yourself or with a company like Laneway Homes, you certainly want to make every penny you put into it count.
Here are some ideas we can give you that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, and will give your home an air of class and luxury.
Layout
Off the bat, take comfort in the thought that every home has the potential to become a luxury home. A renovation will start with the floor plan you have in mind. A family with young kids may opt for more of an open floor layout, while older adults might want to turn one of their rooms into an office or working space. At what stage are you in life right now? What are your needs? Knowing the answers will help you with a floor plan that suits your lifestyle.
Paint job
There’s no such thing as a renovation that doesn’t include a new paint job, at least in the rooms where it’s most needed. Over the years, your walls will look faded but more than that, room colors might be clashing with furniture or flooring, especially if you’re using loud colors. Expensive looking homes often go with a neutral palette, like beige, off-white, or cre. That doesn’t mean bright colors are eliminated since it depends on the room you’re painting. Bedrooms usually use more relaxing colors in the greens, blues or pinks as those colors promote a calming mood. Kitchens, on the other hand, are the hub of the house and bright colors work nicely in kitchens often encouraging get-together and conversation.
Lighting
Using the right lights can make your home look more expensive. Lights in homes are accessories, as shoes and bags are to clothing, and the right accessories always make a dramatic statement. Lighting can be arranged in different heights and can help to cover less attractive shadows or areas throughout your home. Choosing lamps, chandeliers or direct lights that perhaps have more details will give your home a glamorous glow.
Bathrooms
Are you like lots of people, dreading the moment when a guest asks to use the bathroom? We understand. But you can upgrade hardware in bathrooms that will produce the effects you want. Luxury bathrooms are becoming more and more common and the idea of installing walk-in showers and tubs, as well as upgrading your hardware. As you see on Walkin Showers, there are a variety of walk-in showers that come with seats, and walk-in tubs that work beautifully for small and big bathrooms alike. You can also opt for shower enclosures which give a modern look to bathrooms and keep the rest of the bathroom area dry. Lit mirrors, shower panels and new fixtures for your bathroom is a modern route to take that rids of the clinical look lots of bathrooms have. And don’t forget to throw out old towels and get spa-like fluffy ones. If there’s one room to splurge on, it’s the bathroom.
Kitchens
For kitchens, most people want to get new cupboards or give their old ones a facelift. As they say, the devil is in the detail, so you’ll also want to upgrade the fixtures, and cupboard knobs and handles. Stylish and inexpensive fixtures can usually be found in hardware stores that sell by the bulk. Adding a backsplash can also give your kitchen some needed pizazz!
Unique Pieces
Just because it’s called a bookshelf, doesn’t mean you only have to have books on it; your home isn’t a library. Unique bookends, framed pictures, and attention-grabbing artwork can all go on shelves. Take a stroll in a flea market and you could come up with some very interesting pieces that will add intrigue to any room. Built-in bookshelves might work better for you, especially if your living room is too small. Built-in pieces, like a fireplace, are also a lovely focal point of any room.
There are so many simple yet effective ideas that can change the appearance of your home. Renovation is fun and maybe something you’ve been wanting to do for years. Now that the time is finally here, there are a multitude of ways and things to do to have a luxury home to show off and be comfortable in.
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