Redecorating any room in your house can quickly turn into a stressful project. It doesn’t matter if you’re a full time interior decorator or a student moving fresh out of your parents home. The trials and tribulations associated with getting a room looking “just right” in your own eyes are something anyone who’s ever owned a living space can identify with.
The key stressors can be broken down into a handful of categories. Money can often be an issue. If you’re going for a particular look, such as rustic, you’re going to find that much of your decor sits at a higher pricing point.
Another thing people commonly take issue with is the time it takes to seriously get a room looking good. If you have a particularly hectic work schedule, this is going to make things even more stressful.
Money and time don’t have to be permanent roadblocks on your journey though. More often than not you should be able to view them as temporary obstructions.
Not every change you make to your living space needs to be time consuming and comprehensive. They don’t always have to be expensive either. So we’ve compiled a list of the small improvements you can make around the house that can make a big change in how you view your living space.
Change 1 – Assess What You Have To Work With
This first step is completely free. In fact, it can end up making you money if you choose to sell off clutter. It also doesn’t take a lot of time. Take a few moments to have a serious look at what you have to work with.
Is there a better configuration for your furniture or decor? Does that wardrobe really belong in your hallway? Or would it be more at home in your living room? It sounds silly, but a quick rearrange can completely alter the atmosphere of any room.
Do you have too much stuff? A dash of minimalism can be a quick remedy for your woes.
Change 2 – Fix Your Lighting
No, you don’t have to fork out hundreds on neon backlighting. You don’t have to spend money on ultra-bright bulbs or install a dimmer switch either. How you choose to illuminate your living space can create an ambience that is completely unparalleled by the most expensive of decorative pieces.
Natural lighting can be increased with mirrors. But you don’t need a massive mirror to achieve a brighter space either. Instead, a handful of strategically placed smaller mirrors can allow light to disperse smoothly in any area of the house.
Change 3 – Clean Up Your Permanent Pieces.
Permanent pieces are basically anything that’s cemented in, bolted down, wired up or otherwise secured in a permanent position. Your skirting boards should be spotless and decorated accordingly. Cracked lightshade? Consider replacing that as soon as possible.
Even your windows and radiators should be subject to some level of scrutiny. Windowsills get dirty quickly. Condensation build up from your internal heating system can result in residue build up, rapidly. Keep a close eye on these surfaces and make sure they’re well maintained.
Your radiators should stay clean too, and you can even opt to cover up any exposed pipes with a radiator sleeve. Take a look at these ones I found with a quick search.
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