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5 Simple Ways to Change Your Home’s Design
September 20, 2019

Sometimes updating your home without a lot of labor is tricky. From major kitchen or bathroom renovations to painting the walls, it can be tough to consider other tasks that require little manpower. But don’t give up on your home yet! There’s still plenty of projects to think about when changing up your home’s design.

Check out these five ways to drastically change your home’s style, without the time consuming renovations:

Sometimes updating your home without a lot of labor is tricky. From major kitchen or bathroom renovations to painting the walls, it can be tough to consider other tasks that require little manpower. But don’t give up on your home yet! There’s still plenty of projects to think about when changing up your home’s design.

Check out these five ways to drastically change your home’s style, without the time consuming renovations:

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Update Your Furniture

Update Your Furniture

The living room is the center of your home, so be sure it is inviting and comfortable! Start with the main event in your room — the sofa! Play with different textures and styles to find the perfect look. Whether you DIY your way to perfection with your old couch or prefer to purchase brand new options from a discount retailer, there’s no doubt that changing up your sofa will completely alter your living room.

The living room is the center of your home, so be sure it is inviting and comfortable! Start with the main event in your room — the sofa! Play with different textures and styles to find the perfect look. Whether you DIY your way to perfection with your old couch or prefer to purchase brand new options from a discount retailer, there’s no doubt that changing up your sofa will completely alter your living room.

TIP: As you arrange your new furniture, remember to create a space that will naturally bring people together. Define your focal point with a tv, fireplace, or whatever gathers the family.

TIP: As you arrange your new furniture, remember to create a space that will naturally bring people together. Define your focal point with a tv, fireplace, or whatever gathers the family.

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02.

Improve The Lighting

Improve The Lighting

Lighting can be an amazing asset when changing the look of your home. Styles range from conventional techniques, like floor and table lamps, to more elaborate alternatives, such as chandeliers or pendant lighting.

Lighting can be an amazing asset when changing the look of your home. Styles range from conventional techniques, like floor and table lamps, to more elaborate alternatives, such as chandeliers or pendant lighting.

TIP: Some rooms may require brighter lighting, such as the kitchen or home office, while other areas of the home, like the front entrance, allow for more ambiance.

TIP: Some rooms may require brighter lighting, such as the kitchen or home office, while other areas of the home, like the front entrance, allow for more ambiance.

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03.

Change Out Your Kitchen Sink

Change Out Your Kitchen Sink

When it comes to the kitchen, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a total gut job. However, most people don’t realize that changing out your old dingy sink can transform the room. Like a sofa is to a living room, kitchen sinks also play an important role in the kitchen. Get creative and try stylish and functional sinks like copper or concrete!

When it comes to the kitchen, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a total gut job. However, most people don’t realize that changing out your old dingy sink can transform the room. Like a sofa is to a living room, kitchen sinks also play an important role in the kitchen. Get creative and try stylish and functional sinks like copper or concrete!

TIP: Consider your cabinet size and installation capabilities when shopping for your new sink.

TIP: Consider your cabinet size and installation capabilities when shopping for your new sink.

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04.

Accent with Accessories

Accent with Accessories

Whether you’re aiming for farmhouse, bohemian or modern chic — there’s an accessory for that! Accessories are a small, yet fairly inexpensive update that makes an impact in any room. Take the extra step by decorating and organizing your bookshelf to create an even stronger effect with your accessories!

Whether you’re aiming for farmhouse, bohemian or modern chic — there’s an accessory for that! Accessories are a small, yet fairly inexpensive update that makes an impact in any room. Take the extra step by decorating and organizing your bookshelf to create an even stronger effect with your accessories!

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05.

Pot Some Plants

Pot Some Plants

Bring texture and style into any room with different types of plants. Interweave larger, free standing plants with smaller table greenery. Try incorporating hanging herb gardens around the house, or utilize plants with air purifying qualities to make your home feel fresh and welcoming.

These simple updates can make your house feel like a home! No matter your home’s style, making small improvements can help you save a lot of time and money. Make your spaces more meaningful by trying out these tips today!

Bring texture and style into any room with different types of plants. Interweave larger, free standing plants with smaller table greenery. Try incorporating hanging herb gardens around the house, or utilize plants with air purifying qualities to make your home feel fresh and welcoming.

These simple updates can make your house feel like a home! No matter your home’s style, making small improvements can help you save a lot of time and money. Make your spaces more meaningful by trying out these tips today!

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