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When it comes to our homes, most of us have a picture in our minds of how we want it to look someday – I’ve got Dream Home Makeover to blame for that! We scroll Instagram and Pinterest and wish we could have someone make our home look like that. Let’s face it, most of us don’t have the kind of money it would take to have a team of professionals come in and create our dream house. But, there *might* be another way.
When was the last time you gave your kitchen a makeover? One of the best things that you can do for your house is decorate or renovate room by room if you can as it stops you feeling like your whole house is a building site. A good kitchen makes a house a home, and with the right planning and accessories, you can ensure that your kitchen stands out for all the right reasons.
Renovating a home is a big project. It can be an overwhelming process, especially if you are unfamiliar with all the different trades and materials involved in any given renovation job. For that reason, it’s essential to know what you can change when undertaking a renovation project. Here are some of the important items that most people think about when renovating their home, from flooring installation to kitchen design choices.
Stats show that the average Brit will spend about £36,205 on redecorating and organising homes they own. According to express.co.uk, this will happen about 36 times in the average lifespan of Britons. Indeed, people redecorate their homes for loads of reasons, but the usual ones are listed below. If you’ve got plans to give your house an upgrade but aren’t sure why it’s necessary, hopefully, a few of these reasons will show you why it’s totally always OK to redecorate.
It might not seem so on the surface, but it’s quite incredible to realise just how much our home can contribute to our wellbeing and stability. That’s not to say that a tidy house should take the place of visiting a health professional should you need further help or wish to talk about an issue that’s been bothering you.
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You’ll know that we love to do DIY, decorate and change up our interiors but of course, this can come with lots of rubbish, packaging and unfortunately plastic waste. But, there’s a DIY company here to try and make a change. Hippo are declaring their ‘War on Waste Plastics’ in the constructions industry and is going green! Did you know that 23% of plastic produced in the UK is consumed by the construction industry and 25% of construction packaging waste is plastic? Shocking, isn’t it? Hippo believe that no one can do everything, but everyone can do something so we’ll try to be a lot more eco-friendly with our choices of DIY materials in the future.
Our little master bedroom change up is complete! I chipped away at this for weeks during the third lockdown and it seemed to take me forever. The before is the Rightmove pic of course, as you’ll recognise our lamps, prints and the bed from our old bedroom and the right hand image is how we’re living with it now. I’m really happy so far, there’s a few tweaks and additional decorative bits to do but I’m much happier with the colour and the feel now.
Having spent more time than ever in our homes over the last year, there is no surprise that there has been an increase in the number of people who want to redecorate. Having stared at the same tired wallpaper for the last however many months, who can blame us! I am definitely one of those people. Here’s a few more ideas if you’re looking for some redecoration inspiration for your home.
Keeping your home organised and tidy can be a super tedious task. However, innovative storage solutions can significantly improve the look of any clutter and then the feel of your home. I know, when my home is tidier I definitely feel calmer. The key is to adapt your storage solutions around your lifestyle and make it practical for you. There’s no point having tonnes of storage crates if your most used things are kept at the bottom, right?
Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. We can start thinking about the evenings getting lighter and warmer and begin to plan our outdoor area now so it will be ready in time for the season.
1. Water Features
A water feature can give your garden a completely new look. Whether it’s a pond, a fountain, or even a waterfall – this new element can add so much ambience to your outdoor space. There are certain things you need to think about before buying a water feature. For instance, if you want the water to move you’ll need a power source. This has a simple fix as a diesel generator can provide electricity if the feature is unable reach the mains. Be sure to carefully think what you want the water feature to look like, and where it will go.
