When it comes to making changes in and around your house, it may feel overwhelming if you do not have a background in construction or home improvement experience, but there are many simple tricks that you can use to get your home to look the way that you want it to without having to spend a lot of money. Here are five life-altering hacks that can help you make your home more practical, cozy, and beautiful without relying on professional help.
1. Someone may want to use a shower curtain to cover up shelves
For instance, if you want to transform your closets, pantry, or open shelving in a moment but are not willing to spend a lot of money, shower curtains will be great for covering. Shelves can just be measured and a shower curtain liner measured to the same size, then holes are punched for the hangers or shelf brackets or curtain rings or clips that are attached to the curtain liner. There are solids, patterns, waterproof options, even blackout if that is what you are looking for. You can easily swap them with others when you desire a new look. It is quite striking how it can turn mundane shelving into storage that looks like it was designed and built just for your home.
2. Revamp Your Overlooked Furniture With Paint
Are your furnitures looking old, worn out, or damaged through use or due to the fading effect of time? If you have garments that are stretched out or have holes, don’t purchase new ones, apply color fix for them. Wash, lightly sand, mask off areas and apply 2-3 coats of chalk paint with drying time in between. It has a smooth dull texture which is perfect for camouflaging flaws. When fully cured, you can then distress if you want or apply a finish like wax for protection. Paint enables one to change pieces to match modern trends or even areas in the house. Everything gets its order and cohesiveness even if it is mismatched items and has a unified custom color.
3. Design Entryways for Both Form and Function
Doors and corridors become the place where everything that is brought into the house is left or stored because there is no other place for it. But just a few changes can turn even a tiny living area into an elegant and eye-catching one. Put up hangers, racks, or hooks for holding bags, keys, hats, gloves, umbrellas, shoes, etc. To accommodate other items there should be bench or small table added. For small items, it is advisable to use baskets or trays that will help in organizing them. Place a large mirror or a picture on the wall to give the appearance of more space. The enhancements not only arrange necessities but also offer a positive experience upon first glance.
4. Illuminate with Under-Cabinet Lighting
For kitchens and bathrooms, the presence of task lighting can significantly enhance the overall illumination of the rooms. However, instead of simply buying overhead fixtures, add thin LED lights below upper cabinets. The focused light reduces the formation of shadows on counter tops and this makes it possible to chop, prepare, cook, apply makeup, shave, and many other things with a lot of ease and visibility. Both hardwiring and plug-in connections are easy to install with no tools and can be secured using adhesive strips or screws. To add some personal touch you can look into strips with colored remote controls. I believe everyone would love to make their home feel a little more luxurious but sadly, not everyone has the budget for it and under-cabinet lighting costs less than $20 per 5-foot strip.
5. Repurpose Ladder into Shelf
Old wooden ladders are something that you will not find in modern stores but they add so much personality. But even newer aluminum ones have great style potential. Rather than throwing away old ladders, reuse them as floating shelves that work well for both the contemporary and country styles. Mounts ladder treads horizontally against a wall using heavy-duty brackets and deck screws. It can be stained, painted, or distressed according to your preference. These recycled ladders are very functional as spice racks in the kitchen, towel holders in the bathroom, bookshelf in the office or an open shelf in any part of the house. You can be precise with the length and choose different finishes. Place hooks, baskets, or containers near the wall to hang or store things. It’s a budget friendly upcycle that adds character and warmth to rooms.
Use one or more of these creative DIY home hacks to transform your home into a beautiful and functional space that is unique to your preferences. Minority makes a big impact. If you tap into your creativity and use your sweat equity, you can enhance the design and the usability of your home for little money. Choose one or more tactics to sort, light, or decorate your area.
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