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Where To Start When You Want To Update Your Home

At one time, even the most out-of-date and tired-looking interior décor looked fresh and on-trend. However, as time goes on, styles change and fabrics fade, and a few years down the line, you’ll find you need to make some changes and update your home. Doing this can help you maintain pride in your home and also ensure that it is a place you like spending time in; your home needs to be a comforting space you can rely on. 

The problem is that even if you know that this work needs to be done, it can be difficult to determine exactly how to get started and what to do first. Read on for helpful hints to ensure you can get the ball rolling on the interior design updates you’ll want to make. 

New Window Treatments 

One great way to get started with updating your home is to look at new window treatments. It might be that the ones you have now are very out of date because styles have changed. They might look old because they have faded in the sun or because you haven’t taken them down to clean in a while (because it’s a difficult job to do). Whatever the reason, you’ll be amazed at the difference it will make when you switch your old window treatments for new ones. 

Something that can really make a difference is going from curtains to blinds; the change will be instant and dramatic. Roman blinds are a great option because you can choose from a variety of colors and patterns. This means you can always stay on trend using your window treatments and simply change them when styles change. Even if everything else stays the same, you’ll still look modern and stylish. 

Energy-Efficient Items 

If you are making changes to your home and updating various elements, now would be a great time to invest in some more energy-efficient appliances for your home. You might opt for LED bulbs, for example, if you’re changing your lighting. You could choose energy-efficient kitchen appliances if you are updating the kitchen. You might decide that an energy-efficient showerhead is the right thing to install when you’re changing your bathroom (or even just the shower). 

There are so many energy-efficient ideas that no matter what room you are updating or what your budget might be, there will be at least one or two things you can add to it that will be better for the environment and will lower your energy bills at the same time.

 

Better Seating 

When people move into their first property, they might not have the money to spend on a fancy couch or extra chairs. A lot of people will have one small sofa – which might be a futon or sofa bed as well – and that’s it. 

As time goes on, you’ll be able to upgrade this one piece of seating furniture to something else. You could choose a three-piece suite so that everything matches or you might decide you want to look at vintage pieces and have an eclectic mix. 

The point is that having enough seating in your home is a sure sign of maturity. It means you can invite your friends and family to see your beautifully designed home without them – or you – being uncomfortable because there’s nowhere to sit.