Home Decor Hacks: Perfect British Home With a Makeover

While spring cleaning is a yearly ritual, changing home decor and giving the house a makeover, is something we only do once in 4-5 years. And that is mainly because updating a house and changing its style proves to be pretty expensive at times.

That is because, it’s not just about picking a sofa and being done with it, it’s about picking wallpapers, accent chairs, show pieces, and new floor tiles, while keeping in mind they all complement each other. Another major conundrum a lot of British homeowners face is finding personalized or unique pieces that don’t look like everything else on the market.

Homes in the UK are more challenging when it comes to makeovers, because according to research, British homes are the smallest in terms of size, in the entire Europe. That is why, careful planning before any execution becomes really important.

The First Step

The first thing to do once you have decided to give your home decor a makeover is – making a list. If you are on a tight budget, you should definitely do it to make sure you do not go overboard in terms of budget.

Separately scan each room that needs to be re-done and then start putting down a list of items that can be re-used. For instance, you could change the head of the bed, but the base could still remain the same and all you would need to do is some repaint.

In the same way, you could keep your drawers, cabinets, and cupboards, and repaint them as well.

But most importantly, make the list of things which aren’t useful anymore and need to be thrown out immediately.

Gather Ideas

Once you know what to keep and what you need to throw out, you will get a much better idea on how you should be taking things forward. And now is the time to research online and gather inspiration for the makeover.

The best place to do this would be Pinterest where you can create mood boards according to different themes or check out the boards built by other users. While creating the boards, make sure you are covering every aspect of the interior, from the ceiling to the floor.

Make a Choice – Antique or New

With your ideas and list in hand, decide what are the items that you need to really invest in, and which items can be bought from thrift stores. Ideally, the things that you want to keep for a longer time should be bought brand new from stores, while the products which you would switch up in a year or two should be bought from antique or thrift stores.

For instance, if you are looking for a reliable sofa, it is better to buy a brand new one since it will be an investment, but home decor items like paintings and vases, can be easily bought from a thrift store.

Look for Online Deals

With that done, it’s now time to start scoring the internet for some great deals.

Many retailers like Homebase and Mattresses World, have clearance sales running on their website all year around. So, you can be sure to get some deals online. If you are shopping for furniture, do check the shipping instructions, especially if you live in an apartment, the company should be able to deliver furniture right where you need it.

Decide whether you want to hire an expert or do it yourself 

While you might think painting and putting up new wallpaper needs an expert, it’s really not that hard. And with how-to videos on YouTube, you could easily do it yourself, and invest that same money into buying something else for your home.

You can also head to Pinterest again for some helpful DIY posts to create something unique, fresh and refreshing for your home.

It’s not about buying the specific store-made products these days, home makeovers are now more about understanding who you are and making sure your house reflects that too. Hoping our tips will help you with your home makeover process.