Spring is fast approaching, and as such, many people are looking into different things they can do to help spruce up the house a little bit, and who could blame them? Most of us just spent the last couple of months trapped indoors, avoiding sickness and frigid weather. Unfortunately, that also means that we all spent more time inside our homes and noticed that some of those little quirks are not as “cute” as they once were.
Open Up Your Walls
Everyone has fallen in love with the idea of the open concept home. While the concept is fantastic, the cost of opening your home can be rather expensive. Instead of completely removing walls, look into converting them into half walls. This is a much easier and budget-friendly project that can help transform your home. This would also be a great time to update some of your windows to brighten up the rooms, improving your heating and cooling efficiency to give it a more elegant yet functional feel.
Repaint the Interior of Your Home
While not always the most enjoyable task, painting is a great, budget-friendly way to transform your home quickly. You can also get a little adventurous by taping off designs, such as geometric shapes, onto the wall before painting to give an eye-catching, custom design that is sure to be the talk of the town.
Adding Shelving or Built-ins to Your Home
Organization has become a major focal point for many new homeowners. Adding shelving is a great way to add decorative flair without taking up precious floor space. Another people option is designing and building your own built-in cabinets and bookshelves. These give you a sophisticated look that also doubles as a great way to store and display more of your personal effects.
Update Your Landscaping
The landscape of your home can always add to your home’s value while also creating a more relaxing and enjoyable environment for you, your family, and your guests. You can also opt to add a firepit, which you can easily do yourself. You can find virtual thousands of videos online that show you different ways to build your own, with a large variety of materials online. This is a fantastic way to not only improve your home but allow you to get your hands dirty as a family to make something special.
If you need help updating the windows of your home for any of your upcoming home improvement projects, contact Rusco Windows today to learn more about how we can help improve the beauty and efficiency of your home!