Tuesday, September 6, 2011

How To Modernize Your House Yourself On A Tight Budget

By Gladys Martineau


You find yourself visualizing what it might be like to move into a new home. Strolling past a furniture dealer invokes wishful thinking about a new lounge suite. Publications about houses and furniture catalogues are doorways to a dreamworld where you live a celebrity lifestyle. What is great though, is that you don't need to spend a lot of money in order to hugely enhance your home's visual appeal. There are actually quite a few things that you can do yourself, as long as you have a little determination.

Something relatively simple you could do right away is repaint the walls. An easy change of color makes a home seem to be brand new. Plus the smell of fresh paint finishes the impression. Don't forget wallpaper, that is certainly as effective in generating a new, bright look. Very little need to do a lot of papering; only the minimum which you can easily do by yourself will be effective. You don't need to employ any specialist so far. Using lamps and lights in your house is the next best thing to consider for giving your home a whole new feel. A simple standing light fixture is oftentimes all that's needed to jazz up a dull room. One word of advice, though; halogen lumination only blends with modern decor. More tips in remodeling your home in this post.

Wall sconces are easy to install, and add a nice touch. Accessorize, accessorize - a fresh thing in some places can completely alter the appearance of your home. Inexpensive techniques for creating the right look include scented candles, silk paintings that you could learn to do yourself, and even driftwood sculptures grabbed at the seashore. A bowl containing scented rose petals, a tall white enamelled jug with fresh cut lilies - these are ways of creating an attractive centrepiece for a dining or coffee table. Depending on the look you want, you can display pictures, or paintings, to get a new look. Have fun looking for stuff; rummage through thrift stores and search in discounts shops for deals in the things you want.

Substitute your outdated furniture with something different that's affordable. Dining room and lounge furniture, music systems and much more may be had for discount prices if you look in the appropriate places. Second hand goods can be found at flea markets, consignment stores, estate sales, and quite a few thrift stores. One more useful way to shop and save is by visiting the websites of furniture and other stores. Consumers stand to benefit, because the savings in expenses can be passed on to them. Remember, also, that just like painting a wall, an old sofa can be revitalized with a new home-sewn cover.

If you decide to use these tips to upgrade the look of your house, not only will you amaze your friends, but most likely, you will even amaze yourself. Maybe it's not going to compete with the estates of the stars, but it will be your and your family's place, where you socialize and have fun. And having done it without expensive contractors, by yourself, will be richly rewarding for your soul.




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