5 Decorating Resolutions For 2016
Sam Lutz • December 29, 2015
The new year is around the corner and it’s time to shred some of our old decorating ideas and embrace the hottest current trends. Home decoration is important because it says a lot about your taste and personality. However, it isn’t necessary to shell out a lot of money to refurbish you home, and with a little planning, you can transform the way your house looks
without burning a hole in your pocket.
Read on to discover some useful and inexpensive tips for your home decorations that will give your place a brand new look.
Paint the Rooms for a Fresh Look
Painting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to renovate your home. Fresh paint in some modern colors can go a long way towards improving the look of your home’s interior. White is predicted to be the color of the year for 2016, so if you prefer neutral colors, white is the way to go.
The best part about paint? You can do it yourself.
Clear the Clutter
Another economical way to renovate your home is to clear out all your unwanted or unnecessary stuff. You probably have a lot of things you’ve bought over the years that you aren’t using, and all they’re doing is making your house look messy. The first three months of the year are perfect to clear the clutter from your home. So, take one room every weekend and give it a makeover by removing the clutter and rearranging the decorations. You don’t have to jump into the deep end either. Start with the laundry area or your closet before you take up the bedroom or living room.
Add Some New Furniture
The kind of furniture you use can make or break the look of your home. So, if you are looking for some creative ways to renovate your home, you can add some new and stylish furniture. Tufted or Mongolian fur furniture is predicted to be hot this year, and both can work in traditional or modern-styled homes.
Remodel the Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of your home and renovating it is a great way to kick-off the year in style. Paint the cabinets, change the counter tops, add new faucets and/or paint the kitchen walls to give it a whole new look.
Make Your Home Energy-Efficient
If your home has old doors or insulation, it will let in cold or hot air which significantly increases the energy your house consumes. Homes that are not energy-efficient are more expensive to maintain. If you can’t shuck out the cash for whole new installation measures, try to use energy-efficient appliances in the kitchen. These appliances will not only save costs, but are also eco-friendly. Also, ensure that the areas around the doors, windows, attic hatch, and basement have the most insulation of any part of your house.
Did you get all that? Implementing any one of these tips will really spruce up your home and give it a new look, and if you do all five, well, that’s bonus points.
If you’re thinking about painting, don’t hesitate to give Ace Paints
a call. We’re experts in picking the right color for your home and our state-of-the-art Spectrophotometer will help ensure you get the most accurate color matches.
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