Now that you have a great new home it is time to make it yours. It is very difficult to find a home that doesn't have things you want to change. Even if you thought it was perfect when you moved in, chances are you will find things you don't like once you start living there. Even if you are just looking to change things up a bit, this article is for you.
While you may not always think about it, getting new flooring will completely change the look of a room. There are many fantastic products on the market these days that are high quality, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly. While many people still love carpet, it has come under attack since it is extremely hard to keep clean. The popular choice is to go with hard wood or laminate floors and then use area rugs to keep your feet room. These rugs can be professionally cleaned more thoroughly than carpets. However, it is your home, and you need to get what you really want.
Painting is one of the most common make overs since it makes a huge impact and generally costs less than a hundred dollars. How much you want to do is up to you. You can just paint an accent wall to give a room a pop of color. Alternatively you can take a few days of work and repaint the while house. The scale of your work is completely up to you.
Changing the accents in your home can add a subtle, yet noticeable, change to the look of a room. Light fixtures, switches, and knobs all contribute to concept of a space. These can be found cheaply at home improvement stores, or you can explore antique stores and flea markets to find some unique pieces. A little spray paint will get the color scheme matched to the rest of the room.
Additions are major projects, but they really help you make your home more cozy. This is not a weekend project you can do with a few friends, but it is a great way to add space that was greatly lacking. These options can be anything from adding a bedroom or bathroom, expanding your living room, or adding a screened in porch or sunroom. Since you have complete control over this space, you can make sure it is something you will enjoy spending time in.
If your basement is unfinished, look no further to find additional living space. It will take an investment to get this space finished, but this is a huge amount of square footage going to waste. This is something you should definitely consider instead of an addition.
Use these ideas in your own home to create a space that is uniquely yours. You spend a lot of time in your home so you want to make sure that you can enjoy every minute of it. Home improvement projects can be stressful, but with proper planning, they will be worth the effort every time.