There’s a reason why the popularity of home projects has surged in the past few months. It has so many benefits. It’s a productive way to spend the time while at home. When done right, it can make your house a better place to live and boost the property value. But it’s also a big commitment.
For example, remodeling a kitchen is one of the most popular projects. While your kitchen may need an upgrade, it’s also expensive and time-consuming. If you’re not ready for a big project or you tend to change your mind, you can still upgrade your home. Here’s how:
Use the Right Type of Wallpaper
Get peel and stick wallpaper to spruce up any room in your home. Unlike traditional wallpapers, they’re easier to remove. You don’t need to use any fancy steamers or solvents to clean up your walls. This is great if you want a change but you don’t own the property. If you get tired of designs pretty quickly, this is the best option for you.
As the name suggests, they’re also easy to apply. You just need to peel off the backing paper and stick them on the wall. Make sure there aren’t any air bubbles and your job is done. Another advantage to using peel and stick wallpapers is the quick payoff. They’re good to go once applied unlike traditional wallpapers which take 24 hours to dry.
There’s another benefit to their easy application. You can apply it to any spot and instantly add character. You can hang a geometric wallpaper behind an open shelf for a pop of color. Pick a pattern that complements a room’s decor and apply it to one wall. It can make any room look modern without being overwhelming. Plus, it saves you the trouble of working on all the walls. Think outside of the box and use wallpaper to decorate your closet, staircase, and bedroom.
Rearrange Your Furniture
If you want a change but you’re not ready for anything permanent, why not rearrange your furniture? If you don’t like how it looks in the end, you can always put your things back in their original position. Unlike most home projects, you don’t need to prep or use special tools. Most of all, you can do it without spending a cent. You don’t have to buy expensive materials or leave the comfort of your home. All you need is time and some elbow grease.
With that said, there’s a way to make sure you won’t regret moving your things around. Before you do some heavy lifting, you should make some plans. You can do this by downloading a home design application. They’re free and easy to use. All you need to do is input a room’s size and your furniture. From there, you can move it around virtually so you’ll know they’ll fit and look right. Since it takes time and effort to rearrange furniture, the right app can ensure you won’t have any regrets. They can also help you maximize your space. If it’s getting cramped in your living room, moving your furniture around could do just the trick.
Change up Your Lights
You don’t have to spend a lot of time and effort to make your home look more vibrant and inviting. All you need are the right lights. Even if you have very little natural light, they can liven up any room. You don’t need to do anything complicated or use dangerous tools to install them. Best of all, your money won’t go to waste. You can always use your old lights if you don’t like your new ones. The ones you won’t be using can act as back-up when your current lights start to flicker.
When you’re shopping for light bulbs, make sure to get LED ones that are Energy-Star-certified. They can help you save money in the long run because they don’t consume a lot of energy, and they last a while.
The right lights can also help your eyesight. If you work from home or like to read, you probably spend a lot of time looking at screens. This can strain your eyes and worsen your vision. If you place your lights in the right position and keep them softly lit, you can help your eyes.
You don’t have to commit to any permanent change to your house that will cost a lot of time and money. If you pick the right project, you can improve any room without any regrets. The best thing about it is that you can do any of these projects even if you don’t own the property.
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