Quick Move Now offers tips on making the most of your property on a limited budget.
If you’ve just cleared out your life savings to buy a property, you’re going to have limited cash available to make any home improvements. Fear not though, but following our simple tips you’ll be able to bring your home to life and put your personal stamp on it without breaking the bank!
A fresh coat of wall paint: It’s amazing the difference a fresh coat of paint can make in freshening up a home. An inexpensive pot of paint can remove stains and odours from walls, freshen up the look of a room and help to add your personal touch to your new home.
Refresh dated furniture: If you’re working to a tight budget, you’re unlikely to have much spare cash to invest in new furniture. If that’s the case, you can either refresh pieces you already own or pick up some bargains at your local charity shop and give them a new lease of life. Chalk furniture paint is great and comes in a wide range of colours. Because chalk paint is great at sticking to a wide range of surfaces it requires minimal preparation, saving you time and money! You can also personalise the pieces by changing knobs and knockers, adding your own paint design or pattern and colour matching to suit the palette of your room.
Bargain picture wall: Picture walls and feature mirrors are two of the top trends for this next season – make yours eclectic by picking up bargain mirrors and frames from flea markets, car boot sales and charity shops. Put photos of your friends and family, favourite quotes or even sentimental greetings cards inside the frames to create a great focus point to a room or hallway.
Invest in plants: The initial outlay for plants can seem significant, depending on what you go for, but you must remember that they’re an investment that will just last and last (as long as your plants are well cared for!). Potted plants are easy to maintain and can brighten up outdoor space in an instant, making a really impact to the kerb appeal of your property.
Get crafting: Pinterest is a great resource when it comes to affordable home crafting ideas to brighten up your home on a budget. Crocheted blankets, knitted cushion covers and photo display ideas are just some of the great ideas you can pick up.
