You don't need a second bond to improve your home. In fact, it's often the smallest changes that make the biggest difference. Here are some practical tips and creative ideas for keeping your house in order.
This guide includes simple budget updates, clever space savers and tricks for adding style, plus a range of simple ways to improve your outdoor space, too.
Culinary Delight:
Don't let your kitchen style go stale - whip up a fresh new look in no time with these simple solutions.
1. Add seating for a sociable, functional kitchen
- If you have a gallery design, have a short worktop with bar stool tucked underneath. For bigger areas, Mr Price Home sells space conscious wall-mounted and foldaway tables which double as useful workspace.
2. Update worn or leaky taps
- This is a quick fix with real impact. Most home improvement stores sell a wide range of contemporary tap designs at reasonable prices.
3. Replace worktops
- If your kitchen cupboards are still in a good condition this makes a cost-effective improvement. Granite effect suits all but the darkest wood finishes. For a softer contrast to white units, opt for oak.
4. Refresh your everyday crockery
- Mr Price Home sells affordable crockery making it easy to update.
5. Brighten dull tiles
- Use a degreaser spray or white vinegar and water solution, then a grout whitening pen. If your tiles are beyond saving, try adding a steel or coloured glass backsplash, which can be glued or screwed on straight over tiles.
6. Streamline your storage
- Donate unused kitchen gadgets to charity, then reasses how you display essentials. Hang utensils from hooks or racks for quick assess and to add interest to walls.
7. For a quick update, change cupboard door handles
- Brushed or stainless steel gives a modern feel, while antiqued pewter or nickel adds charm.
8. Add versatile task lighting
- Your lighting needs to be adaptable for eating, cooking and relaxing. Adjustable halogen fittings let you spotlight particular working areas or even cast light upwards to create an ambient effect. Those with a green conscious will be happy to note that there are low-voltage versions available too.
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