5 Tips to Renovate your House Beautifully yet Economically

So, you want to renovate your home but your budget isn't all that big. What you need to do is devise a plan that will allow you to achieve your goals and provide you with beautiful and economically friendly results. Keep in mind that the most important thing you do is form an effective and efficient planning process. This will ensure you meet all your goals on budget and on time.

Kitchens and Storage

Renovating your kitchen and making space for storage does not have to be a difficult or expensive task as long as you make decluttering your kitchen a main concern. Consider installing some low budget DIY cabinets in order to clear up on some counter space. Materials can be found from thrift stores. Make your own spice or pan rack from recycled materials. This will help you save money and save from producing excess waste.

Light Comes through the Windows

Many renovations begin with plans to let more natural light into the home. You do not have to rip out walls and shell out tons of cash to replace windows and frames in order to do this. There are simple, cheap steps one can take to bring more natural light into their home. However, replacing windows will add value to your home. Painting the frames of your windows a lighter shade than the rest of the room will maximize the amount of light coming through those windows and use light, bright, glossy interior and ceiling paints. This will reflect and bounce the natural light throughout the room.

Floor Renovation

Renovating a floor on a budget may seem impossible but with proper knowledge, goals and planning, it can be a completely manageable task. There are plenty of cheaper flooring options available so be sure to look into the cheapest engineered wood floors when renovating your home. If investing in floor renovations simply does not fit the budget consider redecorating instead. Put a lot of effort into getting the current flooring clean. Adding a new rug on top of current flooring could drastically change the appearance of a room. Be sure to exhaust all your options before spending money that you do not have.

Bathroom Renovation

Bathroom renovation are fun and can be surprisingly inexpensive. If you are shopping for new fixtures then consider buying products that promote environmental sustainability, this will encourage smart, effective and cheap shopping. If new fixtures and appliances are not in the budget then settle with a fresh paint job with some organization and new decor. A new coat of paint can take a room a long while organization keeps things tidy and fresh.

Small Rooms don’t have to Look Small

If your goal is to make a small room appear to be larger then consider following in the footsteps of the late, great architect, Sir John Soane. The man came up with an effective yet inexpensive way of making small rooms look bigger. The simple trick, you ask? Mirrors. When renovating a small home, mirrors are an excellent way of making rooms appear more spacious. Be sure to pick out quality products that accentuate the room before making any purchases.