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Budget Friendly Ideas To Revamp Your House

Want to revamp your home, but your budget is not as big as your plans? Does your home look mundane and lackluster? Your home, which once gave you comfort and satisfaction, is now looking like an unloved child? Well, it’s time to give some TLC (tender, love and care) to your home. It’s not mandatory that when you think of revamping or redecorating homes, you have to go all out. It can be done in a gripping and dynamic way, while staying in your budget. If maintenance is done on a regular basis, it saves money for major repairs later. Your home looks inspiring, refreshed and restored. Homes which our loved and cared for, become safe havens for their owners and invigorate positivity. Here we have listed some tips and tricks which will make you fall in love with your home, all over again. These tips and ideas are very innovative and awe-inspiring. Revamping your home, while spending little time, energy and money, in a more impactful way is what we aim for you. Hands up! If you are done with the same old look of your home, done with looking at the same walls, paintings and throw pillows.  Look no further; these affordable yet budget-friendly ideas are the quick fix you need.

Mend is the new maintenance

Broken furniture, fittings and fixtures are a big no, when revamping. Mending or replacing things that are damaged or look shabby could breathe in new life to your home. Updating fittings and fixtures can also give your home a modern look. Fittings like doorknobs, door handles, light buttons, fans, faucets or locks give a very monotonous look to your home. Replacing them with stylish options like, brass pull or ceramic knobs give an interesting look and change the aesthetic of your home. There are endless options in fixtures and fittings; mix and match or go bold. New furniture can cost a fortune but retouching it with a lick of paint or polish can be cost effective and will give it a brand new feel.

Get bespoke blinds

Want to spruce up a room? Get new blinds or curtains. Nothing can jazz up a room more than new curtains or blinds. Try colorful options, be blatant or just minimize with simple one tone ones. Bespoke blinds can reflect you in your home, which should be the case. So bespoke blinds for that special touch of uniqueness is great!

Wow your wall

A killer way to make a room stand out, with little effort or money is to do a statement wall. Walls can be a blank canvas, brimming with countless possibilities and options. Refresh and rejuvenate a room with a statement wall. Contemplate colorful patterns, prints; go for playful pastels or bold dynamics. If you want to stay subtle or subdued and don’t want a loud background, opt for floral wallpapers. They are removable and can be changed whenever you feel like. But that isn’t the only road to follow if you want to revive your walls. Skillfully arrange floating shelves on the walls and reinvigorate corners, Knicks and knacks. Get a big statement art piece or make a collage of your favorite pictures. All these ideas are pocket friendly and the results are mind blowing.

Resurrect a vintage sofa

Breathe in a new life into your vintage sofa. Make it stand out. Has it been sitting against that wall for years, without getting noticed? It’s high time for its makeover. Upholster it with plush fabric and put some funky throw pillows on it. You will be surprised by how it will turn out. Vintage furniture can be resurrected any time. 

Add life with light

Do you find the mood of your home, dull and depressing? Want to brighten up the dingy and gloomy corners? Add life in your home with lights. At day time, open up the curtains and blinds to let the sun shine reach in every corner. With clever lighting, one can transform the vibe of the home. Your choices and placement of lighting can bring out the color scheme, make the room appear bigger. Placing lights on picture frames and art pieces accentuate them and bring them to the forefront. Add a big chandelier in the entrance, place hidden spotlights, put a pendant lamp on the kitchen aisle or big hooded table lamps on consoles, can all set the mood right.  

Redefine with a rug 

Rugs have the special artistry to add warmth and coziness to any place it is placed. If you want to highlight a place, do it with a rug. Place a rug in front of a vintage furniture piece  and it will bring out the whole space. Lay it diagonally and see how it adds dimension to the area. If you have an old piece of rug and now you want to replace it, you can get the old rug framed and it can grace your walls as a statement wall art. There are so many companies making rugs, go for a bespoke one, vintage, Persian or colorful and add a punch to your place.

Decorative throw pillows

When you need a cost effective yet powerful way to refurbish any sitting, nothing beats decorative throw pillows. They add the right amount of color, texture, comfort and style with minimalistic effort and money. Go for a color scheme, you want to play around and choose from a ton of choices from mix and match to fringe and tassel, beaded or velvet.

With these ideas you can modernize and upgrade any place in your house while staying on budget. These tips and tricks are affordable and practical, unlike other ideas which seem alien. Wait no more, lease a new life to your home. It doesn’t have to cost a huge amount to spruce up your home. If the basis structure is solid and sturdy, superficial changes like paint and fixtures, can give a whole new look and vibe to your home without overwhelming your pocket. 

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Modernizing Your Home without Any Major Renovations or Extensions

Do you wish to breathe a new life into your home? Want to spice up and rejuvenate your living space but without burning a hole in your pocket? Don’t want a hoard of people, stripping down and stomping in your home? Renovations and extensions can be messy, costly and really annoying if you’re doing them, while staying at home. It’s a complete nightmare! It’s as if you have stepped on a gum, literally no going back. Every one of us craves for a cozy, comfortable place which is on trend and modern. Every room displays a part of you. But it’s not easy to achieve it without straining your wallet. With Instagram and Pinterest displaying dream homes, it is natural to have home-envy build inside us. We easily get bored looking at the same decorations, furniture and fixtures. There is a constant urge to modernize our home with the latest trends and styles. Cost is always the biggest obstacle that comes between you and your dream house. If you are itching to spruce up your home without making any drastic or major renovations, read on.

Every home needs a little love now and then; you might have to toss between a complete tear down or dapper it with some interesting home furnishings, fittings and fixtures. It’s a big decision which requires careful cognition and rumination. Give your home a hard look, ask yourself what you want to achieve? Look closely at the present condition of the home and the budget you can allocate for it. All these factors will determine the final look of your home. The last time when the hammer struck your house, a timer started ticking for all the physical features in your home. Renovations and extensions can be daunting but it helps to reset the clock. If you’re tight on budget, go for remodeling instead of renovating.

We all know or come across a do-it-yourself-er, who does all the renovations and updates, works tirelessly and vigorously on an almost daily basis. But it’s not possible for everyone out there. We can hire a DIY professional but that raises the budget. The planning and researching, make the task even more gruesome. Although hiring a professional can give outstanding results but it limits your budget and you can’t do a complete make-over, which will truly be amazing and satisfying for any home-owner. We all come across the trendiest contemporary spaces and feel they are far-fetched. They have been designed on an architectural level which is difficult to obtain if your budget is on a leash. Anyone who has done renovations can attest to the fact that it is a mammoth task with unexpected rise in costs all the time.

So how can we update our house according to today’s times while bypassing major renovations and extensions? From revamping what you already love to adding small intricate details around the house to surprising wall treatment and quirky fittings and fixtures, all of these can make an impact on the overall look of the house without wrecking a ball. Below are some budget-friendly, awe-inspiring and imaginative ways to update homes without spending a fortune.

Miracles with mirrors 

Installing mirrors is an easy way to add crisp and sharp geometry to any place, giving the illusion of an open and wide space. A beautiful mirror can become the focal point in the room. They are easy to source, readily available in many designs, shapes and sizes and easy to hang and create an impact. Hanging mirrors are a brilliant way to add a savvy interior detail that makes the space appear larger, brighter and royal. Cleverly place them opposite windows to reflect light and make the room seem open and full of life. Plus the lustrous look of the mirror makes your home updated and modernized.

Update the lighting  

Want to delude people in thinking that you did some major hardware overhauls, when actually you did something simple? Set the tone of a more updated and revamped home by adding lighting fixtures that add dimension and elegance to the place. A poorly lit room with outdated lighting fixtures can make the room small, shabby, congested and cramped. On the other hand a well lit room is open, inviting and welcoming. Simply buy table lamps or floor lamps and place them strategically in tall dark corners to bring new life to the area. If the budget allows, buy a stunning, statement making, chandelier that brings the wow factor to your home.

Buy new furniture

We promised you no renovation and extending right? Well, we stick to our word. Another fool-proof, unerring and reliable way to ensure an overhaul is changing the furniture. There is nothing worse than old, worn out furniture pieces, giving vibes of a tried, unloved and dull home. It’s a no-brainer, effective and the best possible way to spruce up your place without breaking the bank. Give a sleek and futuristic look to your home by opting for accent pieces, lending grace and class in the most effective way.  

Wow the wall

Without doing anything too drastic or dramatic you can still revitalize your home by putting a little focus on the walls. Change the art on the walls, go for an accent wall or make it even simpler by going for removable wallpapers. None of them is a burden on budget yet has a surprising amount of effect on the overall look. Add stark dimension by hanging abstract painting on the wall. With neutral walls, paint one with a bold and bright color to immediately call attention and is eye-catching.

Add a dramatic sense of flair with a new rug, by inducing greenery, refresh with some quirky high-shine vases or urns, and get new throw pillows, curtains and bedding. All these are cost –effective, doesn’t involve any renovations or extending that strain the mind and pocket. Remember, cosmetic changes are understated and simply overlooked, but they are an amazing way to update the home.

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Garden Wall Art Ideas to Brighten Up Your Garden

We are all so obsessed and preoccupied by the walls of our interior that we tend to forget about the walls of our exterior. Although they are the first thing someone looks when they come to your home.  Well addressed exterior walls can set the tone of your home and be the first powerful impression you can make. If you neglect your exterior walls and the wall of your garden then no matter how much effort you put in the interior decoration, your home will always look incomplete and unfinished. Garden walls need just as much attention as the interior ones. These are just like the walls inside our homes, they provide the opportunity to display art, show a part of your personality, and cover any loopholes there might be. If you have invested in outdoor furniture Chattanooga or comfortable lounging chairs then the walls surrounding that area should also look pleasing to the eyes. Garden walls stand tall for years and years, surviving the harsh weather, holding back earth and water and serving as a barrier between you and the world outside. It only deserves that we pay attention to them as well. There are so many simple, DIY, reusable, fancy and easily available options to consider. From simple cloth flags with buttons, butterflies or cute puppies on them to elaborate metal or stone structures, small fountain or potted plants hanging in varied sizes and styles. Scour your department store’s garden section, your local hardware, lumber yard or home improvement stores for unique ideas and things. Make your garden walls sit beautifully in the yard far into the future.

Another important part in the outdoors is the garden fences; one should also pay attention to them and use them to decorate with interesting details. If your family is outdoorsy and enjoy sunset from time to time, planning a Sunday brunch with friends and family or evening barbecues are your thing then decorating garden walls is a must. Make your al fresco living space inviting and appeasing.  You can’t leave them unattended and boring, if you do so the whole garden will look mundane and dull. Dressing them up with love, care and innovative ideas will bring up the whole look of your home. Below are some ideas to perk up the garden with wall arts.

1.      Add a touch with tools

Ever wondered what to do with all the old tools, taking up so much space? Creative home decorators and gardeners use them for garden wall art.  Feature your tools as an art on fences, make trellis to climb trees or stimulate your inner artist to make animals like birds, cats from compilation of old rusty tools. Some like the rustiness of the tools, others give it a complete make-over with a coat of bright color paint. You can also go for a combination of tools, metal wheels and old license plates, they seem to go perfectly well with each other and give a unique look.

2.      Stonework wall

Go for a short one or a relatively big one, these stone walls give a vibe of mid-century England and never go out of style. Humans love these picturesque structures that delineate and divide. These are the most permanent form of decorations and always stay relatable.

3.      Feature wall brimming with greenery

Make a statement with a vertical wall garden especially if the space is limited in your patio or deck. Create a feature wall covered with Mother Nature and give the perfect background to your exterior. Use plants that are native to your region and climate. Who wants browns peeking through the otherwise perfect green wall, right? You can also play with various sizes of planters, mounted in the wall to give it a unified yet different look. Paint the planters in bright colors to give it an even more interesting and playful look.

4.      Customized sign

Add value and make your garden walls stand out with a customized sign. Let everyone know that your garden is very much unique and well attended to. Take your garden to the next level with a sign made of either aluminum which unlike other metals doesn’t rust. You can also opt for a wooden one with colorful paint and patterns on it.

5.      Dress up the walls with mirrors or metal

A stunning metal timepiece, sculpture or mirror can be the focal point of the place it is hung on. It is no different while decorating garden walls. Yes, I agree the placing of the mirror should be highly considered, so it’s never in the direct path of the sun or bird's flight path. Having said that, a perfect mirror in the perfect setting, can make your garden soar to new heights of decoration. If your garden is small, placing a mirror will give the illusion of a faux window making it appear bigger and more spacious. Add twinning tendril of ivy and a small window box to complete the illusion. We can also accentuate garden walls with metal structures that are meant to be mounted flat against walls. Available in sorts of shapes, sizes and designs such as; sun, moon, unicorns, spray of flowers, owls, butterflies. They come with a degree of permanence and more weather resistant.

6.      Unusual hangings

Sometimes you can truly make a mark by thinking outside the box. How about a bicycle mounted to the wall in a bright neon color? Trust me; you won’t regret it for a minute. It will appear as if it is coming out of the wall. Its front basket can be made useful by planting in some flowers. You can also attach starry lights around it to make it glow in the night. Bring in some uniqueness, decorate with garden hoses, paint them in colors you like and make flower, dragonfly or butterfly out of it. It will look cheerful and add a breath of freshness to your exterior.

You can take inspiration from the above mentioned ideas or come up with your own unusual garden wall art ideas.                

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Trendiest Outdoor Furniture to Complete Your Outdoor Space

The sun is out and shining brightly up in the sky and the outdoors are calling your name. So bring on the heat wave. However, look closely at your backyard, it might be telling another story. This year might be the year of upgradation. As people are staying home now more than ever it’s time to show some love and care towards the outdoors to enjoy the summers fully. No one wants to have a convivial get together in closed walls, right? The next best place to enjoy among the company of your loved ones, in a safe environment is the garden area of your own home, which is open and sunlit.  It gives immense pleasure and joy to read a good book and chug down chilled cocktails amidst the vigor of an open-air patio. To make your experience luxurious and amusing you need to invest a good amount of time and money to make it a safe haven for retreat. Equip it with welcoming furniture and appeasing ambiance to extend your experience of leisure beyond the walls of the interior. You haven’t really given much thought to the outdoors till now, gear up, for the year ahead. To have a garden or even a terrace garden in this time and age is a blessing. You’re fortunate that you have a personal space to unwind and get fresh air. The outside of your home requires as much care and attention as the indoors, in fact more. Why do I say this? That is because if the outlook is lackluster and dull, the whole look comes down and no matter the amount of love you have shown to the interiors, it will never be impactful. Be sure to decorate the outside with the same care and attention as you do your interiors. Invest in upholstered furniture, accessories, gardening and textiles. As people are starting to show love to their gardens and outdoors more and more, new advancements and technologies ensure that the furniture is more resistant to any weather. New innovations in flooring also offer the same luxurious feel as it in the indoors to give an effect of continuity. Tough tiles and stone ware are also promising as they are very impenetrable and easy to manage.

Outdoors are the perfect antidotes to screens. With are options to relax and retreat are curtailed immensely, outdoors are the new living rooms. These al-fresco spaces can be your comfort-zone from spring till autumn, providing the much needed calm and serenity in these peculiar times. Outdoor living and entertaining are essential in modern times and life. People find solace in fresh air, wildlife, sounds and smells of the environment and sunsets. This inadvertently means it’s time to perk up the patio/ deck/ garden/ backyard. If you have no idea where to begin and want some inspiration to jumpstart your creativity, we have lined up some tried and tested ways to blow a new life to your outdoors.

Make your outdoor al fresco  

Create a perfect extension of your indoors by setting up a dining place in your outdoors. To elevate it in a fool-proof way, choose customized, contemporary or antique furniture that compliments your surroundings. But with a sea of options out there, you are bound to get lost in it. You should go with something that spiked interest and goes well with your taste, theme and budget. Ideally, place a large table with glass top and rattan base, but if you don’t have a place to accommodate that then opt for something that suits well with the area. You don’t want to overwhelm the place with it and neither should it be a dwarf in the overall look. Add versatility by going with printed upholstery on the chairs. Have lounging sessions in comfy chairs and no more squashing around small tables to serve food. Make sure the table is sturdy and chairs that are comfortable. Don’t just look at the modern and sleek designing, you will enjoy it if they offer comfort with style. A table with wonky legs will not serve its actual purpose, right?

Garden sofas

With our aim to blur the lines between the inside and outside, treating outdoors with the same respect and attention, the trend is to place comfortable sofas in your patios. Imagine losing into the comfort of a cozy sofa with plush cushions and palatial furnishings, while the sun gently strokes you. Sofas have an ability to adapt to any place they are put. A sectional couch is a best option if you have a large deck. Be sure to measure your deck before going out to buy one. No one wants couches that poke the fingers and make you go blue with pain.

Outdoor kitchen  

If you are someone who loves to entertain and always finding ways to bring friends and family together, this one's for you. Make a kitchen bar on your deck or patio. It doesn’t necessarily need running water, but a barbeque grill, hot plate, a refrigerator for cold drinks, a lamp to cook at night and a bar for cocktails is all you need to make it a complete crowd pleaser.

Accessorize with accent pieces

Your outside will speak for itself if you accessorize it with statement pieces. Give a hint of color and patterns with a rug to create a focal point. Throw in some pillows to give contrast to the otherwise dull, durable and dense furniture. Potted plants are a great way to create divide or to accentuate any area and it also gives a feeling of life. You can also hang them or weave them in trellis. Another quirky accessory which makes a bold statement is an umbrella. Not only does it save you from the blazing sun it also add the perfect touch of luxury and style. Twinkling or starry light is an inexpensive way to infuse glamour to your outdoors, at night.

With these trends and ideas create your very own sanctuary that oozes relaxation, peacefulness, comfort and style.