The New Year is almost here. It’s the perfect time for you to start sprucing up your home. If you haven’t started planning your project yet because you don’t know what to prioritise, you’re in the right place. In this article, you’re going to find plenty of home improvement ideas that can inspire you for your project. Ready your pen and paper so that you can get all the awesome details of each design idea.
Change your flooring tiles to something waterproof
Many homeowners today use waterproof materials for their floors because carpeted floors are quite hard to maintain. It can be quite a nightmare to deal with stains on the floor. If you have kids or dogs, you might have to deal with stains and spills all the time, so it’s best that you shift to waterproof flooring as soon as possible. There are plenty of flooring materials that you can choose from today.
Upgrade your outdoor space
The outdoor space is one of the most underrated parts of a house. You should maximise its use. There are many things you can do to your outdoor area. First of all, you use it to create an outdoor lounge. You only need to throw in a couple of comfy furnishings like rattan chairs and tables. If you like cooking outside, you can install a grill, stove and a bistro set.
Work on your landscape and garden
Everyone wants to have a beautiful garden. If you have a large lawn area, you should use it for your plants. You can improve the garden by planting flowering plants and shrubs. If you have a limited area to work with, try adding a living wall. Try using seasonal plants so that you can create a different look each month. Don’t forget to add lawn furniture, so you have a place where you can relax with your friends and family while you marvel at the beauty of your garden.
Repaint your walls
If you don’t have enough budget to buy new furniture or add new parts to your home, you can just repaint the walls instead. You will only need a few bucks to buy a bucket of paint. As much as possible, you should choose bright hues like pastel blue and yellow to achieve a refreshing look. This will help you brighten up the rooms. It will also make the rooms look more spacious than before.
Install new lighting fixtures
There are so many lighting fixtures that you can choose from. For your garden, you can add light posts and pathway lights. This will help illuminate the area during the night. For your patio you can add hanging lights, so you can have a bright hangout place at night. If you want to add drama to your dining area, you can try adding a chandelier or pendant lights above the dining table.
More ideas
Which of the tips do you love? Do you like the idea of shifting to waterproof flooring? What about the outdoor space upgrade? Whatever idea you use, you can surely improve your home for this coming 2019.
