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4 easy ways to transform your property

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4 Easy Ways to Transform Your Property

When you’ve been living in the same property for a long time, it’s natural for a sense of boredom to start creeping in. The pictures on the wall no longer look as fresh as they once did; the decor is no longer on trend. But what can you do when you feel suffocated by your own home? 

There are many ways to transform your property with relatively little effort. In this article, we’ll go through a range of ideas that will (hopefully!) inspire you to give your property a new lease of life.

Ready? Let’s get into it…

Organise & Declutter

You may roll your eyes and shy away from this idea, but very often, a good old-fashioned tidy-up is all it takes to make your home feel brand new again. If you have a busy life with little downtime, it’s easy for clutter to accumulate to the point where you no longer recognise your own living space.

Start by getting rid of belongings that you no longer need or use. If you’re struggling to sort the trash from the treasure, try the KonMari method:

  1. Pick up an item. 
  2. Ask yourself whether the item brings you joy.
  3. If the answer is no, put it straight in the bin or charity box.
  4. If the answer is yes, keep it!

It really can be that simple, and you might be surprised by how much nicer your home feels afterwards.

Level Up Your Outdoor Space

Summer is a great opportunity to upgrade your outdoor space. With the days growing longer, now is the perfect time to have friends and family over in the evening for some much-needed quality time. 

Just few extra additions to your garden will take the space from drab to fab. It’s always a great idea to look for inspiration on sites like Pinterest so that you can envision exactly what you want.

There are loads of different ways to make your outdoor space a nicer place to be. If you’re happy to do a bit of hard work, you could start by getting rid of any unsightly weeds that have popped up, or by re-painting your garden fence for a bit of extra colour.

If you want to go a bit further and create a true outdoor paradise, you could buy a hot tub for your garden to turn it into the ultimate relaxation spot. There are loads of different hot tubs for sale, and they’re ideal for summertime gatherings in July and August. You can even get a 10-person hot tub if you want to host a proper hot tub party!

Get Creative with a Gallery Wall

Here’s a fun and creative way to transform a bare wall that looks a little worse for wear: cover it with some of your favourite pictures! These could be treasured photos or interesting art pieces—either way, the result will be a DIY gallery wall that gives the room a quirky, unique feel.

This is a very wholesome and low-budget way to transform a room’s appearance. All you need to buy is a way to hang the pictures on the wall, and maybe a levelling tool to make sure they aren’t too wonky.

Add a Splash of Colour 

Take a look around your property. Are there any rooms that just seem a bit too dull and neutral? A little bit of brightly-coloured paint can work wonders!

Repainting the walls of your home is an obvious way to give it a new look, but why stop there? With the right kind of paint, you can also restyle the following items:

  • Lampshades
  • Photo frames
  • Chairs and stools
  • Dressers
  • Mirror frames

All you need is a sheet, a facemask, gloves, and duct tape to protect any spots that you don’t want to cover in paint.

We hope these tips will help you transform your home, no matter your vision or budget. It’s important to shake up living space every once in a while—it’s a lovely feeling to walk in and feel like your home has had a complete refresh!

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