Your Home Deserves A Glam Up!

Every so often, many things in our life undergo a glow up. Ourselves, our technology, our car, our place of work… it’s just impossible for things to stay the same way for this amount of time, so every so often things move forward a little bit. Now, one of the best places that we think this happens, is within your home. There will no doubt be daily occasions where you notice things that you would like to change. Perhaps there are stains dotted on your carpet that have been getting on your nerves for the longest amount of time now. Or perhaps you’ve had the same decor that you’ve got for too long. Or perhaps the outside of your home is flagging a little, and although it won’t annoy you as much as the inside does, you still know that something definitely needs to be changed. But knowing how to glam up your home without spending a ton of money, or without thinking that you’re going to make it look 10x worse, is something that’s hard to do. A home is hard to maintain as it is, so doing it cheaper is something you definitely need to find your feet with. So, here are our top ways that we think your home can go through the glam up that it deserves!

Let’s Start With The Outside

The outside of your home is just as important as the inside. You might think that the inside of your home takes a bit of a battering, especially if you have children or pets running around, but think about what the outside of your home has to put up with. It has to put up with so many batterings from the weather and what not, it can easily become a little run down over the years. One of the first things that you’ll notice that wears down a little, will be your windows. You might start to notice that the integrity of them starts to go, and you might even notice a little bit of a draft coming through from the inside. A new window or two could work wonders for both the inside, and the outside of your home. From the outside, it would look far more aesthetically pleasing for you to have some new ones installed, and from the inside, you’d notice that your home is far more toasty and warm compared to what it has been. You might even notice that your energy bills start to drop a little! But other than getting new windows, you should just focus on the general upkeep on the front and back of your home. At the front you could have lovely hanging flower baskets, and fresh cut lawn. At the back you could have the same, but you can get a little more adventurous with the garden accessories and bushes and trees that you put down!

Crucial Interior Glam Ups

So, enough about the outside, this is the one that most of you will probably be interested in. Interior glam ups are so easy to sort, you just have to know what your style is, and what your home is missing at the minute. Simply getting some new carpets and changing the wallpaper could be all the glam up that you need. Not only does the new carpet smell keep your home feeling new and fresh for weeks, but it really does help to bring a lifeless room back to life. We know getting carpets installed can be expensive, but it’s not exactly a purchase you’re making every single year, so it will be worth the investment you put in. Nothing screams glam up like getting to know the accessories that are on trend at the minute. From furniture accessories to tiny cute items that add a little bit of character to your home, they are all they. At the minute, we’re really loving wicker furniture. It doesn’t suit every home, so if you know it won’t suit you, glass alternatives are also really in at the minute, and help to make a home look super sophisticated. Indoor plants are also staying for good it would seem, with so many people using them as a form of decor now. Whilst this is what they’re good for in the home, they’re also great for keeping your mind calm, and adding a little bit of colour to your room where you might not have been able to before! But think about your sense of style as well. If you’re someone who hates the idea of colour in your home, there are so many neutral trends shining through at the minute, much of which can be seen on Instagram. But if you’re someone who loves the vibrance of colour, you need to be careful that you’re not making your home look too crazy, so adding subtle colour in each room is advised, perhaps through things such as paintings.

Save Yourself Some Money

In this day and age, people are always looking for ways to save money, and we can totally understand why. Saving money is so important, especially when your home is already going to be costing you so much. So to save money when your home is going through a glam up, you should try and keep things being done yourself, as much as possible. Some people spend fortune on jobs that could be done by themselves, such as changing the wallpaper. But if you’re worried about buying new furniture etc. because of money, you could always think about upcycling. This is the next best thing. It really can help transform your home, without you having to hardly spend a penny!

An Instagrammable Home

Even though that might not be a word, pretty much everyone knows what it means. Having an Instagrammable home is one that’s so picture perfect, you just can’t help but take pictures of it. There are so many Instagram pages that will show you exactly what an Instagrammable home is, and it’s so easy to make little changes to your own to get it the way you want it to look!

Make Your Home Exterior Stand Out More

First impressions are important and for many people, the exterior of your home is the first thing they will see that reflects you and your family. Whether you are trying to add curb appeal to your home for potential purchasers, or you just want it to look good in your neighborhood, there are many things you can do to make it unique but still that it belongs where it is.

The secret is to make sure that any materials you use are long lasting as well as pleasing to the eye. Then the outside of your home will not need much work doing to it on an annual basis.

Look At Your Roof

A roof should last many years whether it is made from wood, shingle, metal, or slate. You should check it out every year to see if any repairs are needed but generally, that is not very often.  If there are a few slates need replacing have them done now before something minor turns into a major repair.

While checking out your roof, have your gutters cleaned. If they get blocked with debris, any rainwater will not be able to reach the drains and that can result in nasty watermarks on the inside and outside of your home.

Windows

When you are choosing windows for your home they should always suit the style of the house. They should be durable and you should also consider ventilation and UV rating.  You need to know if they will be easy to reach to clean and what sort of view they will offer.

At Renewal By Andersen, for example,  they design and custom make windows especially for your home, so you can get the exact quality and style you want to complement your home. Keep them clean and well-maintained and it will make a huge difference to the exterior of your home.

Make A Good Entrance

Even if someone does not enter your home they will be able to see the entrance. Make sure your front door is in good condition. If the paint is peeling, you need to sand the wood and repaint it. If you have a UPVC front door, you could give it a good clean to bring it back to the color it should be. Polish all the door furniture or replace it if it has started to degrade.

If you have a porch around your front door make sure that the condition of that is good too. Check the floor and any other parts for loose pieces that need repairing or replacing. Perhaps have a welcome mat and a light next to the door for when it is dark. A few plants on a porch can look welcoming as well. If the porch is large enough, have a bench or two to sit on. It can be a great way to enjoy the evening sun and get to know some of your close neighbors.

While you are checking out your front door do not forget to look at the garage as well. Garage doors that need attention can spoil the whole look of a home.  The garage roof should also be looked at.

If you have to walk from the outside of your garage to the front door, some sensor lights to illuminate your way are a good idea. This can help to prevent you from tripping over something that has been left out in error.

Clean Paths And Driveways

Any path and driveways you have should be cleaned with a jet-washing machine. One of these will remove any stains and lift any weeds that have sprung up in gaps. It will also remove any sand that is between slabs or stones and you should replace that once the path or driveway has dried. Re-sanding will help to prevent any weeds growing again too quickly.

Paths and driveways treated in this way will look as good as new and enhance the appearance of the exterior of your home.

Attend to The Garden

If you have some lawn at the front of your home make sure it is mowed and the edges are trimmed. Take the weeds out of any flowerbeds or borders and trim back any trees and shrubs. Any visitors to your home should not have to step over shrubs that have taken over a path, for example.

Plants can add much color and beauty to the outside of your home and it is worth doing some research to find out which ones will grow the best in your area and in the type of soil you have.  If you are uncertain what ones to buy, take some advice from the local garden store, as they are generally very knowledgeable about these things.

If the front of your home does not have any garden but is totally hard, consider putting window boxes on the sills. These are very cheap to buy and simple to maintain and can add some color to your home.

Fences

Some homes have an open front and others are fenced off. If you have a fence around your home make sure it is in good condition. A wooden fence may need some attention as it can suffer from the extremes of the weather.  Metal or plastic fencing might just need a good clean, but fencing that is not cared for won’t help toward making the exterior of your home stand out.

Designing The Outside Of Your Home

Before you start any work on the outside of your home you should make a list of the things you want to do and decide how you want it to look when you have finished. This will let you work out a budget for what it will cost and then you can see what is affordable and what if not.

However, there are many things about the outside of your home that need time and effort rather than money. The more you can do yourself, the lower the cost will be, but there are always things that it is best to bring the experts in for or you could end up spending more putting your efforts right.