5 Low-Cost, Simple Home Improvements for Smaller Budgets

Renovating your home doesn’t have to mean blowing your budget on a whole new kitchen or living room. There are so many subtle interior changes you can make that might not be glaringly obvious, but can really make a difference to the way you live your life. It’s often the smaller touches that add up over time to really have an impact, so don’t be disheartened if you don’t have the cash for anything more substantial. If you’re looking for simplicity on a budget, take a look at these 5 low-cost, simple home improvements:

1.       Repaint your rooms

There’s nothing that screams home makeover quite like a repaint, and the best bit is that it won’t cost you much at all. You’d be surprised at just how different a room can look with a new shade of paint on its walls, and the colour that you choose could just have the power to transform a tired environment into something bright, modern and fresh.

2.       Re-theme a living space

It’s the smaller touches that give a room its real theming, and if you’ve stuck with a certain colour scheme for quite a while now, it might be time to experiment with a new one. It won’t cost you much to purchase new sofa cushions, wall prints, vases, throws and whatever else you feel will best add to the theme of your room. If your furniture is quite subdued, you can let your accessories do all the talking.

3.       Change your locks

Changing your locks on your windows and doors is not only important from a safety perspective – especially if your locks are getting old and stiff – but it can really have a stunning visual affect, too. While you might have never been too excited about a “fancy lock” before, it’s time you did; new locks are aesthetically pleasing and make getting in and out of your home a lot easier. Seek the help of a professional with the necessary locksmithing tools to get the job done right.

4.       Install a new shower head

If you’ve ever been to a spa and experienced some of the shower features available, you’ll know just how possible it is to develop a shower head obsession. There’s no reason to stick to a standard showerhead for your own bath or shower – why not give the area an instant modern retouch and purchase something a little fancier? You’ll only have to pay for the cost of the shower head itself, then spend a bit of DIY time fixing it in place.

5.       Polish your flooring

Wooden flooring might look fantastic when it’s just been put down, but give it a few years and exposure to foot traffic, grime and dust will leave it looking dull and old. Luckily, wood polish doesn’t cost much to buy, and can help to give your flooring an instant refresh. Try to polish your flooring once a year to bring back its high shine right when it needs it.