When there’s a budget to stick to some may argue that home improvements will have to wait. While that’s often true, there are some things you could do today that will instantly elevate the way your home looks, without breaking the bank. How can you elevate your home without spending any money? From cleaning to lighting, let’s check out the list of improvements you can make now:
1. Declutter and clean
Anyone who has ever had to do their own housework will agree that things just look and feel so much better when they’re clean and tidy, so why not take it a step further? Take some time to declutter and clean from top to bottom.
You’ll soon notice that areas that were previously cluttered suddenly help give your room a new lease of life. Plus, there’s nothing quite like a good declutter every now and then to reset things around your home.
2. Think about the senses
One thing that often goes overlooked when it comes to home improvement is how your home smells, but think about it; when you first enter your home you use three main senses:
- Sight
- Smell
- Hearing
Are all of these senses satisfied when entering your home? There’s a good chance you can’t do much about the sounds you can hear, but you certainly can when it comes to smells. Whether you choose to plug in an air freshener or want to try out a simmer pot is completely up to you.
Why is scent important in a home? A lovely smell will make a world of difference to how your home feels to you and your guests, as will gentle sounds such as calming music. Choose cleaning products in your favourite scents and include room fragrances to make sure your home smells welcoming to you.
Plants and flowers are another easy way to bring lovely fresh fragrances into your home in a natural way. You can either choose houseplants that will purify the air or you can arrange a beautiful scented bouquet in a vase. It doesn’t have to cost a lot to do this – even supermarket blooms have a lovely scent – and it’s possible to buy ceramic vases wholesale to save money. Plus, if you have flowers growing in the garden, you can cut a few stems each week and put a vase in every room of the house to create natural fragrances around the whole house.
3. Let in more light
What is light important in interior design? Having enough light in each room can also change the way the room comes across. While blinds are great for privacy, they can also block out valuable light from your home. Consider switching to Roman Blinds made in the UK so that you can easily pull them back from your window.
Even drawing back your current curtains and adjusting your shutter blinds will let in more light. Your rooms will instantly look bigger and brighter – and it doesn’t mean you can’t close your blinds as it gets darker for the privacy you want.
4. Rearrange your furniture
Another option to try would be to rearrange your furniture. People naturally push their furniture against the wall in an attempt to make the room look bigger in the middle. However, this blocks out valuable light from moving around the room, and can actually make it look cramped and dark. Consider arranging your furniture slightly away from your wall to create the illusion of more space.
5. Add personal touches
Finally, while show homes do look great, you’ve still got to live in yours. So, if you’re looking to make your home feel more personal and welcoming, then add those personal touches! Add framed pictures and display that beautiful pot your child made you at school. Personal belongings can be the difference between having a house and a home.
Let me know what other ideas you have for elevating your interior without spending any money in the comments below. I’d love to hear your hacks for creating more space, light and a lovely atmosphere in your home.
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