If the time to renovate your house has finally come, chances are you might feel a little overwhelmed at the mammoth task in front of you. Whether you are looking to update your house in order to sell it or just to give it a much-needed boost of life, it is best to write a list of everything you want to change. These updates might include painting the walls, sprucing up the front and back yard, or buying new furniture. Making upgrades such as these is a great place to start. However, there are several ways to make simple updates to your home that you might not have considered yet but could make all the difference to the final look of the house.
Exterior Doors
While it’s essential to make the updates inside the house, one element of renovating that can often get forgotten is the front or back door. Your exterior doors might be one of the first things people see when walking or driving past your home and could set off a tone that you dislike. This is especially the case if it looks worn down and tired. Even set against a newly spruced up yard or driveway, if your door looks this way, it can put off potential buyers or even make you a target for break-ins. The more worn-down your door is, the easier it is to enter your property. Not only this, but you are at more risk of the door succumbing to the natural elements and letting in water or cold air. Therefore, when it comes to updating your home, it is best to invest in new exterior doors, or as they would say in Norway ‘ytterdører’ at SpareVinduer, so that you can improve the look of your property. You then have the reassurance that you are also minimizing the risk of being robbed or experiencing Mother Nature in its full force, even inside.
Clever Storage Options
Sometimes it is not a matter of adding more space in the form of another room; instead, it can simply mean having a new perspective on the space you already have. There are some truly clever storage ideas that will be considerably cheaper and quicker than increasing the square ft of your house. For example, adding wall shelves that go around the perimeter of your bedroom to hold all your books is a more effective use of space, as opposed to a floor-to-ceiling bookcase. Having under the bed storage such as drawers that can easily be accessed is another great option, while a cupboard under the stairs could be renovated into a small play area for kids, creatively making use of a space that might be of little use to you right now. The key is to find ways to make everyday household objects multipurpose. It is a very effective way of upgrading your home and can appeal to a number of people.
Changing Drawer And Door Handles
This is one of the quickest but surprisingly most effective upgrades that, unfortunately, many people skim past. However, updating the handles on your doors or drawers can instantly change the entire look. Choosing to switch from a traditional looking handle to a curved satin chrome door handle, for example, can transform an old fashioned interior door into a sleek modern one. Alternatively, you could opt for a glass handle instead of an oak one. Rather than replace the entire drawer unit or door, making this simple switch will completely renovate the look and feel in a matter of minutes.