Three upgrades to your home that can make a big difference

When it comes to making changes to your home, it’s not always the expensive ones that can make a big difference. Sometimes it’s the smaller ones or the ones that offer a solution that can help you the most. Replacing your kitchen may be nice and look more appealing, but if you already have a kitchen, it doesn’t necessarily add anything. On the flipside, if you have a garden but no shed, this can be a lifesaver, as by adding one, you have a place to store all your tools. 

Photo by Elina Sazonova: https://www.pexels.com/photo/wooden-shed-beside-trees-3099659/ 

Some changes will be affordable, others more expensive, but both will make a difference to your home. To help inspire you and point you in the right direction, we have put together a brief guide on three upgrades to your home that can make a big difference. Keep on reading to learn more. 

Installing a shed 

We just touched on it above. If you have a garden but don’t have a shed in it, then adding one can make a big difference. Having a shed will help you for many reasons. It’s a place you can store your tools as well as any garden equipment, such as a lawnmower. A shed can also make your garden look more appealing, especially if you install one that looks pretty (you may need some Shed Bases, if your garden isn’t evenly laid). 

Smart lighting 

If you haven’t got smart lighting installed, you are missing out. Smart lighting is an affordable upgrade that is going to change your life in a very positive way. Never again will you need to get out of bed to turn off the lights in your living room (which you forgot to turn off). By having smart lighting, you can control it with your voice or an app on your mobile phone. They are cheaper to run than normal bulbs and come with different colours, helping you change the appearance of your room. When it comes to tech, lighting has changed a lot of people’s homes. 

Repainting your walls 

It’s affordable, easy to do and instantly changes the look of your room. Repainting your walls can be done fairly often, as it doesn’t cost a lot to do, but it is a little time-consuming. Whether you’re covering up marks and scuffs, updating an old colour, or going bold with a statement wall, a fresh coat of paint can completely change the atmosphere. If you are after inspiration, looking up home inspo on Instagram or TikTok is a good place to look, as a lot of people post about interiors. 

Hopefully, one of the three changes will help make your home a greater place for you to live. What changes are you planning on making to your home, and why will you be making these changes? What changes do you think make the greatest difference to someone’s home? Is there anything missing in our guide that you think we should be adding? Let us know in the comment box below. We look forward to hearing from you.