When someone asks you about your Simple Home Improvement , do you instantly start listing all the things you dislike about it?
Do you wish it were bigger or smaller, had more character or a more open living space? Maybe you wish it had more natural light, or even higher ceilings. Truth be told, whether you’ve lived in your home for 2 years or 20, many of the things that once attracted you to it eventually become small to major annoyances.
Well, if you’ve lost that lovin’ feeling yourself and you’re looking to get at least some of it back. here are some simple and effective ways to go about it:
Pick 5 or 10 items to get rid of. Maybe you’ve been meaning to replace that lamp or update a few pieces of art. Well, if you donate, sell, or toss them, you’ll be forced to put something new in their place. We all have something we’re hanging onto longer than we should have. Give yourself permission to say farewell.
Rearrange a few pieces of furniture or accessories. Pull the sofa away from the wall, turn a console table into a desk, your grandmother’s dresser into a dining room buffet, and so on. This is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to breathe new life into a room.
Fix whatever needs fixing. Ignoring problems not only makes your home look dull and unkempt, but can cause small issues to become large and potentially costly repairs. So fix that leaky toilet or faucet, repair the loose handrail, and touch up peeling paint.
Trick the eye. You might not be able to add more square footage or make your rooms bigger, but a few design tricks can give you the feeling of more space. Run drapes all the way up to the ceiling for the illusion of height, add a striped rug to make a room feel longer, invest in furniture that does double duty, and choose lighter, more monochromatic colors to make a room feel airy and spacious.
Stop and smell the roses. Oftentimes we get so caught up in the day-to-day, that we forget to stop and appreciate what we have. Plan a relaxing evening at home. Play your favorite music, start up the fireplace, invite some friends or family over. Who knows, they just might compliment your home and point out things that you’ve long since taken for granted.
Here at Norhio Plumbing, we have the experience, know-how, and commitment to help you tackle any size or type of plumbing project, and that goes from fixing leaking faucets, installing a new low-flush toilet, or replacing your water heater with a new and higher efficiency model. Contact us today, and let us know how we can help you fall in love with your home – all over again.
