Renovate your home without breaking the bank!
A well-lit home is a beautiful home, regardless of how old it is. If your windows have insufficient light, the ideal solution for that is to install large windows. That’s not the only solution though. You can, for example, increase your home’s indoor lighting by painting its existing windows with a lighter shade compared to the one you are going to paint your walls with. This ensures that the little light that comes in is reflected more around the room. Another option at your disposal is installing smart lights, e.g. the light tube, to supply your home’s darkest areas with sufficient sunlight.
Decongest Your KitchenIf you are finding your kitchen too congested, consider knocking down some walls in favour of more open-plan design. You could also create more space in the kitchen by adding a butler’s pantry or removing any unnecessary cabinetry. Don’t forget to paint the cabinets and the kitchen walls as well for a lighter, more airy feel.Paint Your Home In A Color Pallet That Blends Well With Your FloorWhen operating on a shoestring budget, the last thing you want is to renovate your floor. That process is tedious and expensive. Instead, you can make your house look modern by keeping the floor as is and then renovating things around it so that they can blend in. One way of achieving this without overstretching your budget is to paint your house using colours which complement the floor and at the same time reflect light all around the home.
iBuildNew Editorial Team
As the specialist voice of Australia’s largest new home building resource, the iBuildNew Editorial Team delivers deep-dive coverage into the house and land sector. From analysing new estate launches to highlighting the country’s leading home designs, we track the building journey to provide clarity for every buyer.
