For most of us a total home refurbishment is out of reach without winning the lottery or inheriting millions from a secret, long lost aunt. While your budget may not allow you to go full Grand Designs, with a few strategic improvements you can elevate the look, feel and functionality of a room or area.
We asked our followers on Facebook and Instagram which room they would revamp with a budget of $10,000. Updates to kitchens, bathrooms and laundries dominated, with home offices, garages and even gardens – which one follower called her “outdoor room” – also in the mix.
You can do a lot with a little and there are ways to transform a living space you may not have considered. Here are some simple, impactful ideas to try when you feel like giving your space a refresh.
1. Appliances
From kettles to cake mixers, sleek modern or colour-popping kitchen appliances can be a focal point, not an afterthought. Plus, investing in energy-efficient appliances is good for the environment and can save you money long-term, especially if you buy during sales.
2. Lighting
New light fixtures can really change the way a room looks and functions. For example, effective laundry lighting is essential for spotting stains and reading garment-care labels, while under-cabinet lighting in bathrooms and kitchens can be an elegant, functional touch.
Kaboodle’s customisable lighting solutions can be integrated into any room, adding warmth, visibility and style to a space.
3. Paint or wallpaper
Feature walls are having a moment and a fresh coat of paint, elegant wallpaper, or wall mural can be a game changer.
Choose colours, patterns and textures that reflect how you want to feel in a particular room, be it calm, content, or creative.
4. Wall features
Streamline your study or brighten your kids’ bedrooms with floating shelves, classy corkboards, or modern whiteboards. New twists on these classic school and home office solutions help you showcase achievements, display inspiration and get organised, adding both functionality and personality to any space.
5. Cabinets
Are you getting the most out of your storage spaces? Could new or updated cabinetry solve all your problems? If a complete overhaul is beyond your budget, consider refinishing or repainting existing cabinet doors. New hardware is also a great option.
Kaboodle offers a range of DIY-friendly modular and customisable cabinet solutions with a wide selection of finishes and styles, plus stylish hardware options to mix and match.
6. Tech
Home tech can be a gamechanger – from TVs and sound systems to smart lighting to home assistants like Alexa and Google Home. From your hallway to your home office, new gadgets are a chic and fun way to add style, reduce clutter and enjoy life.
7. Greenery
Plants – real or artificial – are a wonderful way to boost the look, mood and air quality of any space. While adding them to benchtops, shelves and desktops works well, for surprising and stylish ways to incorporate greenery indoors, try hanging plants and living walls.
This article originally appeared on Home Beautiful and is republished here with permission.
