Everyone’s wants and ideals for their home are different. for may they just want it “to feel like home” and others want a highly curated space that makes them happy. No matter what your goals are for your space taking the time to look at the details will make your home come together.
Maybe you have put so much thought and effort into the design of your space and maybe you haven’t. Either way making minor house updates will add that special touch that will make your home the home of your dreams.
Here are 7 minor house updates you may want to consider changing in your home
1. Change your Lightbulbs
You will want to choose the tone of light you prefer. Then go around and make all your lights in the house match. Warm lights tend to feel cozier, and because of this many people choose warm lights for their homes. Pick the lighting that will make you feel like it’s perfect for your home.
Having all your lightbulbs color match will make your home feel and look more cohesive and helps create the mood of the environment you are wanting to create.
Once you pick the temperature you are wanting for your lights pick the right tip of bulbs for each fixture you have in your home. If you have any lightbulbs that are visible pick out a decorative light that you feel would look best for that fixture and the space. This detail will make a big difference in making your design choices look intentional.
2. Change Light Fixtures
Light fixtures are often neglected and leave the ceiling feeling disconnected from the room. Updating the fixtures with something that suits the style you have created in the room will add that special touch and make the space feel cohesive and like you put a lot of thought into it.
Some things to think about when choosing a new light fixture are the metal type, the color if the fixture has any colors, the color of the light shade you’ll want it to go well with the temperature of light you picked out, and how much light you need in the space. All these things as well as it matching the style of the room are things you should think about when it comes to replacing your light fixtures.
3. Update your Wall Colors
It’s a lot of work to change the paint color, but if you haven’t done it in a while or you’re just not in love with your space, this can make all the difference.
It can be a major color change or just switching your room from cool to warm. No matter what you decide, it will make a huge impact on the vibe you are going for in your home.
Take some time to decide what color you want to go with. Decide what finish would be best for your space. This may also make your color look different so try and see what would be best in your space with the type of finish you go with.
Lights, Sun exposure, finish, and many more things can affect the look of the paint so if you don’t love what you chose don’t be afraid of starting over. It may take more time, but finding the color that works best for you will be worth the time and energy spent.
4. Switch Out Light Switches and Outlets
This is a minor detail that can become a sore eye if left neglected. Outlets and light switches can make your home look outdated. They can also make it feel like there was not an attention to detail when decorating or designing the space.
There are many ways you can update these, but changing the color to white or having it match the wall color helps update the space. If you’d like to make a statement, you can also add cover plates that have a design. Picking one that matches the decor of the room is a great way to add some extra style.
There are many options for each price range this can be a cheaper DIY or if you want to go the more elaborate route with it the project can be at a much higher price point.
5. Update your Door Knobs
Door knobs add another opportunity to include another touch of detail to the room. They are also often neglected because they serve their purpose and unless they really bother you it’s easy to look past them.
When a stranger comes into your home they’re coming with a fresh set of eyes and if you created a really cohesive theme in your space. Door knobs that don’t follow the theme may stick out to others.
If you want to make the upgrade, look for a knob that fits the style of the room to make the space just that much more special. You can get as fancy as you’d like or simply just pick a more modern knob in the metal color that would look best in your home.
You can buy them in packs to make it easy or pick different knobs for different rooms or uses. You can really get as creative as you’d like with it.
6. Update Curtains and Curtain Rods
Updating your curtain rods and curtains is a minor house update that will make a major visual effect. These can get quite expensive, but if you have the budget for them it makes such a difference.
If you are updating your curtain look you may want to think about bringing them up to the ceiling and down to the floor. It’s really that simple, this elevates the space and makes the walls look much taller.
You can also think about the style you’d like for hanging them like rings. Possibly doing a double curtain rod so you are able to get light-filtering curtains as well as black-out curtains. You may also want to have the curtains sit wider than the window itself. If you do make sure you add enough width to meet your goals on the look you are going for.
Whatever you decide for your home take some time to think about all the little details you’d like. It’s an investment so think about the longevity of your decisions.
7. Change your Faucets
Like changing the lights, switches, and outlets, it may seem like a major change, but it’s typically a pretty simple change to complete and will add so much to the look.
Some things to think about when it comes to deciding which faucets you want to pick to replace your current ones. The quality you want, the metal type, how easily cleanable you’d like the faucets, as well as what type of holes you will need to install the faucet. Finding a faucet that will fit in the current holes will be much easier to install.
You also may want to think about the features you want for the faucet, how tall, and how far you want the faucet to come over the sink. This is an investment so take some time to figure out the details. There are many things to think about before you pull the trigger on replacing your faucets.
These were the 7 minor house update ideas you can do in your home
Look into these 7 update ideas and see what you are wanting to do. Then look around your home and see what small things you could change or update to make your home feel more cohesive. This can really fit within whatever budget you’d like it to.
These projects don’t take too long to complete, but they do take some time to plan and pick out so have some fun with the planning side of things.
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