5 easy home updates that won’t break the bank

August is a good time to get a few things done around the house. And, getting smaller jobs done regularly means less work when it’s time to sell as well as an increased value.

To help you get started, here are 5 easy home updates that you can make that won’t break your budget.

Update your front door and the entrance of your home

Your front door and the entrance to your home set the scene for what prospective buyers will expect to find once they walk inside. Therefore, you want to make this area as appealing as possible.

Take a critical look at your front door to see what sort of impression it will give. Is it looking faded or dated? One of the easiest things that you can do is give your front door a new coat of paint.

One of the most popular trends these days is to paint the front door a brighter colour than the rest of your exterior in order to create a focal point. However, you want to make sure that the colour blends beautifully with the rest of your house.

Make sure that the entrance to your home is well-lit and place a new doormat in front of your door. To really spruce up your entrance, consider adding some pots of colour that you can change with the seasons.

Install some bespoke cabinetry

Every home needs plenty of storage space. You can easily add both visual appeal and extra storage by adding some wall shelves, built-in cupboards or even an office nook.

Not only will this increase the storage space in your home but it also looks great. If you’re installing some open bookshelves or other types of open shelving, consider adding some lovely wallpaper behind the shelves. This can look absolutely stunning if done correctly.

You could also use the shelves to display a range of beautiful plants. These add instant appeal and help to clean the air in your home as well.

Improve your lighting

A home that is bright and filled with natural light is instantly more appealing to prospective buyers and also offers a more congenial atmosphere for you and your family.

Do you have rooms that are somewhat dark and lack natural light? Perhaps, you could consider adding a skylight to instantly brighten up the rooms. This works particularly well in bathrooms and kitchens.

If you can’t increase the natural light flowing into your home, consider adding some wall lights or task lighting to various rooms in your home. You can easily find stick-on strip lighting that is operated by a battery and is perfect for sticking under cupboards in the kitchen or over the mirror in your bathroom.

Update your kitchen and bathroom with new cabinet doors

If your kitchen layout is functional but the cabinetry is looking a little dated, you don’t have to resort to installing an entirely new kitchen. Instead, think about replacing the cabinet doors and door handles.

You might be surprised at the difference that this can make. Or, if your budget doesn’t stretch that far, consider just painting the doors in a more trendy colour instead – grey-green is very popular right now.

Do the same with the cabinets in your bathroom and laundry so that your interior decor flows seamlessly from room to room.

Restore original features

Period homes with original features are in high demand at the moment and can fetch a good price. Especially if the features are highlighted and look pristine.

So, if you have a period home with original floorboards, ornate fireplaces, and lovely ceiling roses, consider restoring these features to their former glory instead of hiding them.

Think about pulling up that dated carpet and having the timber floorboards sanded and polished. Not only will this appeal to many more buyers but it will also make cleaning so much easier.

Similarly, if you have an old fireplace that has been boarded up, why not restore it to its original state to add a sense of warmth and comfort to your home? Even if you don’t want to use the fireplace yourself, just put a lovely large plant in front of it.

Thinking of selling? Talk to us

If you want to make some easy updates to your home with a view to increasing its value when it’s time to sell, give us a call. We can quickly advise you on what will instantly add value to your home.