Everyone wants to own their dream home – no matter where they live in the world or the lifestyle they lead. And although the reality of creating an extraordinary home might seem far out of reach, there’s no reason why it has to be.
It doesn’t have to be something that costs you the world – simply small changes that improve your current home so that it’s to the standard that you’ve always dreamed of. So what are the first key steps you should take towards achieving this?
This is a contributed post and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Meet The Harris Family.
Set a Budget
The first thing you should do when taking on a home improvement is to set a budget. Taking care of your home finances is essential – and you don’t want to go overboard with your vision if you don’t have the money to back it up.
So sit down with your partner and family and decide how much you can realistically spend. It’s also helpful to use resources, such as a guide to financing home improvement, to help layout the ways in which you can pay for the work – such as through a home equity loan, cash-out refinance or personal loan.
Find Inspiration
Once you’ve got your finances sorted, it’s time to look for some inspiring interior ideas. Spend some time looking through magazines, online and through platforms such as Pinterest to get a better insight into how you want your home to look.
Of course, as it’s your dream home, the interior/exterior choices are completely up to you. But by researching and making a collection of ideas, you’ll be able to draw inspiration and create a home that’s to your taste.
Paint, Paint, Paint
Fed up of the same creme or white walls? Then why not add a touch of color with vibrant paint? Whether you create a feature wall or paint the whole room the same color, it will make a wonderful and welcoming atmosphere.
Before painting the whole room, however, it’s worth getting a few paint samples to make sure that the color works. Once painted, you can then add accessories and furniture that compliments it.
Purchase New Furniture
If you’re looking for a complete home improvement and you have the budget, why not buy all new furniture. Now, this doesn’t have to be designer furniture. You can buy some of it secondhand, from flea markets or other alternatives if you’re looking for a vintage feel throughout your home.
Alternatively, you can use a site such as Etsy or Pottery Barn which have fabulous pieces that will fit seamlessly into any home.
Think About Lighting
Lighting makes a big difference to any space. Making it more atmospheric and cozy, it can be as simple or as dramatic as you want. When designing your dream home, think about the type of lighting you want to put in it – do you like chandeliers? Or are spotlights more your thing? Each room within your home might even feature different types of lighting, depending on the mood you want it to exude.
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