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How You Can Give Your Home Some TLC

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When you have other things to think about – such as children, a career, family, and relationships – it is easy to let your home fall by the wayside.  However, there is a lot to be said for restoring your home to its former glory by showering it with much-needed love and attention. Take a look at some simple steps that could make a significant impact on the look and feel of your home.

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Create a focal point

You should consider making changes to a piece of furniture or another item in your home that you have always admired but that is surrounded by clutter or hidden behind other pieces of furniture. This will allow you to make it the main focal point of your room and allow everything else to revolve around it.

 

Any piece of artwork, statement lighting, vintage fireplace, or even an interesting piece of furniture can serve as your focal point; the trick is to choose something that sticks out from the crowd. Choose furniture, colors, and accessories that will compliment your focal point in order to create a cohesive theme throughout the area. Use your focal point to begin developing the story for the rest of the room.

Give it a deep clean

Cleaning is not a job that anyone particularly loves, but if you want your house to look decent, it is a necessary evil. If a deep clean is something you just cannot face, or just do not have the time for, employ a cleaner to do it for you. It also gives you the chance to see if there is anything going on in those little-explored corners of your home – you can check for signs of common house pests so that you can take steps to get rid of them. 

Rearrange the furniture

Making minor adjustments, such as changing the furniture layout, can make a significant difference in terms of opening up a stale space and providing a better flow around the room, allowing you to make the most of your space.

 

Take a step back and look at the layout of your room, highlighting the areas where you can make the most of the available space. Start by arranging the bigger pieces of furniture first, as this will allow you to make the most of the available space. Then, work your way around them, incorporating smaller pieces and accessories as you go.

 

Take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of any items you do not need and that are not adding anything to the visual appeal of the room. Give old furniture to charity shops or sell it at a car boot sale and use the proceeds to purchase new furniture that is more appropriate for the space. In some cases, you may discover that a certain piece would be more appropriate in an entirely different space in your home.

 

Add space

Finally, by expanding space, you can increase the value of your home. Many homeowners find themselves in a predicament where they enjoy their neighborhood and their property, but are limited in terms of available space in their home. Instead of relocating, why not consider expanding your existing space?

 

There are a variety of options for expanding your living space, including loft and basement conversions, the addition of a conservatory, and the construction of an addition. Additionally, in the vast majority of circumstances, adding more room to your house has the ability to raise the overall value of your property.

 

So, here are some suggestions on ways to show your home some love and care. By doing these steps, you can make your home much more livable once again, whether you plan to stay in your current home for a long time or if you want to enhance your current home in the near future.

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