7 Easy Ways To Upgrade Your Home In 2019 (No Matter What Your Budget)

For some, the start of the year means it’s time to start thinking about all of the things you want to achieve in the year ahead. Whether it’s starting your own business, becoming debt free or renovating parts of your house - a brand new year is the perfect time to set yourself some personal goals.

If renovating your house is part of your 2019 goals, it’s definitely time to start thinking about the upgrades you can do throughout the year, no matter what your budget.

With that in mind, here are 7 easy ways to upgrade your home in 2019:

Treat Yourselves To Some New Furniture

Often when it comes to renovations, furniture is the last thing you think of, despite the fact it can make the most difference. Treating yourself to a new sofa, new bed or some new chest of drawers could be exactly what your house needs - especially if you don’t want to go overboard with renovations.

Redecorate The Rooms That Need Some TLC

You’ll be surprised the difference a fresh coat of paint and some new wallpaper could make to a room, so if you’re looking to make changes whilst on a strict budget, this could be the best option.

Renovate Your Garage

If the exterior of your house is starting to feel a little tired and old, why not consider upgrading your garage door? Although it may be a little pricy, it’s a great way to have the front of your house looking brand new again. For energy efficient garage door options, you can visit the link here.

Spruce Up Your Rooms With Some House Plants

For those on an incredibly strict budget, adding some ‘living accessories’ to your house is a great idea. Houseplants are inexpensive and they can brighten up even the dullest of rooms. To top things off, they can help improve your mood if they’re well looked after. For a guide on getting started with houseplants, you can view this handy blog post here.

Upcycle Old Furniture

If you don’t want to purchase new furniture but want to feel as though you have, there are lots of different ways you can upcycle your old furniture. Whether it’s turning bookshelves into a coffee table or an old chest of drawers into a bench - you’ll be surprised what you can do with a bit of DIY and creativity.

For upcycling inspiration and ideas, you can visit Pinterest here.

Complete Those All Important Repairs

If you have lots of repairs around your house that you’ve been meaning to do, the start of a new year is a great time to motivate yourself to do them. Set aside a day where you’re going to focus on getting everything back in working order, that way it won’t seem like such a mammoth task.

Consider A Garden Renovation

If you feel as though your home doesn’t need too much of an upgrade but you fancy a change, why not renovate your garden instead? There are lots of different things you can do to have your garden feeling brand new, especially if you’re on a budget.

Are you planning home renovations in 2019? Let us know your plans in the comment section below!

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This is a contributed post written for WhimMagazine.com