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How
to Do a Home Makeover for Less than $1,000
We tend to get bored with our homes; that's no
news. Everything we get very used to, bores us:
that's why we're huge channel-surfing fans,
after all. Wouldn't it be great if, by just
pushing a button, we could change the way our
place looks? It would, wouldn't it?
Unfortunately, an extreme home makeover does
take time. But it does not necessarily mean
spending a whole lot of money. There are some
clever little tips we can apply to give to our
homes a lifting -all under a thousand dollars.
So, get on your feet, and let's start (yes, it
does involve getting up from the couch!).
1. You can start by changing small things. For
instance, change all the light switches and
outlet covers. There are great designer options
for reasonable prices at home improvement
stores. You can find these options online, or
look around and do a little shopping to get the
best deals.
2. Tidy up. You'll be amazed at how much your
house can change with a bit of cleaning and
tidying up. Just remove small objects from sight
(books lying around, items you once thought were
fine ornaments, old vases) and either place
other objects or just leave it like that; a new,
minimalistic decor might favor the looks of your
home enormously.
3. Change lighting devices. This will give new
lighting to your home. Just change a few lamps,
include dimmers, remove ugly bowl covers and
choose some more daring, attractive hanging
lights.
4. Paint small areas. Painting is a very
important part of home recovery, but if you're
on a budget, you'll want to take care of some
critical spots only. Usually walls behind
stoves, computer desks, or home entertainment
centers are key points where you can add a layer
or two of fresh paint to give them a cleaner
look.
5. Rearrange furniture. This is a key move. If
you want your rooms to feel different, try
moving things around: you'll be amazed at the
change! You can dive into some feng shui to add
some oriental wisdom to your rooms, and
harmonize the flow of energy in the house. It's
also a good idea to reorganize photos, pictures,
and paintings, and finally get rid of that ugly
picture you've always hated.
6. The kitchen is always a critical spot. If you
changed everything you'd probably want to change
there, you'd spend the whole thousand and
probably fall short. You can, however, make some
subtle but noticeable modifications to your
kitchen and give it a brand new, shiny
appearance. You can update or paint your
dishwasher's cover, for instance: usually they
have removable covers so that they match the
rest of the appliances. Also, replace old
cabinet knobs with new ones.
With these simple ideas you can spend less than
a thousand and give a brand new look to your
house. If you have a bit more to spend, you can
hire a Amely Designs
Seattle interior design firm and give
your house a top-notch lifting so that it is
absolutely unrecognizable!
Don't forget to visit my
Amely Designs interior design blog.
Looking for an
Interior Designer in Seattle? Amely
Wurmbrand is an award-winning interior designer
that has been featured in dozens of magazines
and TV shows. Check out her work at http://amelydesigns.com.
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