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When most people think about modernizing their homes, their minds immediately go to extensive and costly remodels. However, this isn’t always the case when it comes to modernization. In fact, it is entirely possible for you to modernize your home, maximize your living space and add value to your property, all while sticking to a budget.
Below are some low-cost ways you give your home a newer and more upscale look.
Update Exterior uPVC With Spray Painting
First impressions matter, and dated or worn-out uPVC windows and doors can really dampen the aesthetic appeal of your home. The good news is you don’t have to completely replace the old uPVC. Spray painting offers a way for you to significantly transform the appearance of your uPVC without breaking the bank. An added advantage is that spray painting can be done in a wide range of colors and finishes, so you can choose colors in more contemporary shades for instant modernization and visual appeal. Colors like soft grey, navy blue, and pale greens are great choices for a fashionable yet classy feel. You can also choose from a number of finishes like satin, matte, or gloss.
Apart from your uPVC windows and doors, other exterior components that could benefit from spray painting include; your garage door, radiators, cladding, and conservatory. Additionally, the services of skilled uPVC spray painters can also be crucial in refreshing and renewing the look of your fence panels, guttering, fascias, and soffits, providing a comprehensive aesthetic upgrade to the exterior of your property.
Update the Lighting
From turning dark and dingy areas into warm and cozy spaces, good lighting can very quickly transform and modernize your home. With ambient lighting, the color scheme and interior decor of your rooms can be highlighted, and even smaller spaces will appear bigger. Decorative fixtures like uplights in gloomy corners, table lamps, walls sconce, or a statement pendant lamp above a kitchen island can also add character and aesthetic appeal to every room.
A Kitchen Facelift
One of the most important rooms in your home is the kitchen, so it is important that you do not leave it out of your list of top areas to modernize. Understandably, a brand new kitchen or a full kitchen remodel can be very expensive; however, if you resurface instead of replace, you will be able to significantly cut down the costs.
Some quick and affordable updates you can make to your kitchen include; respraying your kitchen cabinets and other units, replacing damaged fixtures (cabinets handles, hinges), and changing out your worktop (faux marble is quite trendy and cheap). These upgrades may seem small, but they can significantly turn an old-fashioned kitchen into a fresh, clean and modern space.
Make the Most of Your Green Spaces
Regardless of the size of your outdoor space, creating an appealing and enjoyable outdoor area can modernize your property. Consider adding well-chosen and attractive outdoor furniture (tables, chairs and benches) to your patio or lawn. You can also accessorize with colorful pillows and some potted plants or flowers.
If you have a garden, trimming the hedges, mowing the lawn, and other basic maintenance can be all that is needed to keep things neat and tidy.
Revamp Your Bathroom
A complete bathroom overhaul might be outside of your budget, but there are some low-cost cosmetic tweaks that you can carry out for a modernized bathroom. Start by giving your bathroom tiles and grouting a deep clean. Next is to scour limescale off of the sinks, bathtubs, and toilets for a more visually appealing space. You can also replace bathroom accessories like towels, toilet seats, bath mats, and shower curtains. Freshening up or changing the color of the paintwork is also a good idea.
Refresh Your Walls
When it comes to modernizing your living space, paint, and wallpaper are some of the most effective tools you should definitely leverage. When repainting your walls, you will, however, need to carefully consider color schemes. Pale and lighter shades will give you the classy and contemporary look that you want with modernization. Steer clear of busy and brightly patterned wallpapers and instead opt for papering one wall while leaving the others plain.
Final Thoughts on Affordable Home Modernization
Home improvements are a great way to modernize and make your living space more appealing and efficient. Although most of these improvements can be quite expensive, the above are some of the upgrades you can do without breaking the bank.
