Before you consider how to update your home spend a bit of time clearing out the clutter.
Over the years houses become filled with possessions that we feel we should keep but they simply end up taking up space, so relaxation goes out of the window.
Although it can be hard to let go of certain things if you are strong you will quite literally get your home back to enjoy.
You can even hold a yard sale and use the proceeds to buy something new for your newly discovered home. Once you’re clutter free make sure to stay organized and ensure that you have enough storage to suit your needs.
If you are an avid reader, put up plenty of book shelves, for hobbyist maybe built in hidden storage could work well to keep everything in its place. For parents of young children, provide lots of boxes so that they can clear up after the end of play time.
The key is to have a place for things to be stored, which ultimately means you will question whether you need to keep something or you should let it go.
Garage spaces can be much more effective if they are well organized, a little effort will start you on the path of successful household storage.
Often rooms really only need to be freshened up and the easiest and cheapest way to achieve this is by painting the walls.
If you are unsure about how to use color, go for neutral tones such as cream and introduce strong color schemes with accents like cushions or rugs. Be sure to dust down any favorite pictures, discovered during your clear out, to personalize your space.
