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When it comes to homes, people are always looking for ways to spice things up and make the next big change. The problem however is that many changes people want to do to their homes involve spending large amounts of money.
Renovations might be an amazing idea if you have the money, but you might not be in a position where that is financially possible. In that case, what can you do to add some zest to your home without breaking the bank?
Here are some ways that you can make big home changes with small details.
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Change Your Door Knobs
When you first read this, you might think about how door knobs can make a difference in your home. The answer is quite simple, door knobs greatly change the aesthetic, atmosphere, and overall vibe of the house or room that you are in.
Think about the last time you went to someone’s mansion or large home that left you in awe. One of the first impressions that you were left with was the door knob. Simple round door knobs might get the job done, however, they are boring to look at and don’t add much to the room.
On the other hand, the best door knobs are ones that contribute to the atmosphere and become a talking point for you and your guests. Don’t attempt to go too bold or out there with your knobs. Simply find something that augments the colors that you have in your room, or find a shape that you like.
A small change like this can go a long way toward improving the overall vibe of your house.
Rearrange the Furniture
You might have all kinds of floor space in your home but you still find yourself feeling cramped or the rooms looking small. A lot of that has to do with the layout and furniture placement in your home.
Furniture that is too tightly packed or doesn’t make use of the space at hand can leave you feeling like you are running out of room. Along with that, a poor layout can make it difficult to house guests. Spend a week or two planning a new layout for your home and then executing it.
Rearranging the furniture does not cost any money, however, it does make a huge difference in how the house is seen. These small details will make you feel like you are living in a new home and you might free up a lot more space in your house for future purchases.
Keep changing the layout of your home till you’ve found something that excites you and gives you what you are looking for. It is by far one of the easiest ways that you can make a huge change in your home.
Change the Lighting
The next way that you can change your home is by changing the lighting. While all lights work to accomplish the same thing, the way they achieve it can be different.
Some lights light up a room with soft whites, while others might cast a yellowish hue on the room. Changing up your lights can change the way that the room is perceived. Installing a dimmer switch also gives you the opportunity to make adjustments on the fly with the lighting in your home.
Some days you might feel like fully lighting the room up while others you might look to go for a more lowkey and darker vibe. No matter what you choose, changing up the lighting and utilizing it properly can make each room in your house feel entirely different than it once was.
Plants and Artwork
If you find your walls are barren and that there is too much empty space in your rooms, it might be time to pick up some decor. We recommend finding pieces of artwork and plants.
These can both be great inexpensive ways to fill up space in the room without making things feel too cluttered. Sure, artwork can start to become much more expensive, however, you can easily look for cheaper paintings that fit your mood.
Remember to pick out plants and paintings that complement the room. The last thing you want to do is get something that is going to clash heavily with the rest of the objects in your room. Plants and artwork can definitely help to give a big home change without needing to do much.
Repaint
When it comes to wall colors, trends are constantly changing. What was in style 20 years ago might be out of style today. If you haven’t painted in a while, it might be time to change the colors up in some of your rooms.
The changes don’t even have to be major either. Adding an accent wall or simply retouching the paint in the room can help breathe new life into it and make it feel like a big change.
Breaking out the paintbrush for a weekend might not be the most enjoyable thing, but it will definitely pay off when it comes to small details creating big changes.
Declutter and Clean
The final recommendation we can give to making a big home change is to simply declutter each room and clean. When was the last time you went around from room to room and got rid of objects that either did not fit or went unused?
Taking the time to remove all of these can help free up a ton of space and make each room feel bigger. At the same time, if you are planning on decluttering, why not take the time to clean as well? Cleaning will also help to add new life to your home as it allows your furniture and walls to truly shine.
These are all great ways that you can make changes in your home with small details. If you are looking to go a step further, you can start to consider renovating the bathroom or the kitchen.
Just remember to keep your budget in mind when you are planning something like that. Aside from that, be constantly on the lookout for small things that you can change in your home. All of these will add up over time and create something truly amazing.
