Your house is your haven… and if you want to feel like it, you must renovate your house to make it comfortable with a splash of personal touch to it.

Most people believe house renovation is a demanding process, but let me introduce you to some ideas that are also budget-friendly and quick!

Pick eco-friendly options

Add eco-friendly elements to your home renovation to reduce your carbon footprint and protect the planet from pollution with these steps.

●   Use reclaimed wooden boards for the floor as they do not warp easily and are nature-friendly. If you want the same wall and floor material, select scaffold boards.

●   Switch to paints that are completely free from or have a low level of volatile organic compounds (VOC). VOC paint chemical components evaporate into the atmosphere while the paint dries, which is harmful to you and the environment. Specifically, consider VOC-free paints for painting kids’ rooms or nurseries to protect your kids from chemical exposure.

●   Install solar panels to generate electricity and save a huge amount on your electricity bill.

●   To reduce water wastage, use a low-flow plumbing system. Swap the shower, toilet, and sink tap with low-flow devices.

●   Try high-quality insulation and plasterboard to keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler during the summer.

● Do not throw away old bricks or discarded metals. Instead, use them for construction works, windows, and furniture.

●   Reface items and materials to give your home a brand new look. So don’t waste your hard-earned money on replacing items. This rule doesn’t apply to appliances as old appliances use more energy. So, replace them with newer energy-efficient alternatives.

●   Consider a partly or fully green roof to enhance the overall appearance of your house. These are easy to install and don’t require too much maintenance.

●   Install a water filter in your kitchen to avoid using disposable water bottles.

Upgrade the space under the stairs

Like you, I also assumed the area under the stairs is to store unnecessary items at some point. But with time, I learned its cool utility and how it upgrades the entire vibe of your house, so let me show you some:

●   To design a home office, install a table in the space under the stairs. Make it cozier with vibrant colored paint and complementing furniture.

●   Add a comfy sofa to build your little reading zone.

●  Place pull-out cabinets to use up the space. You may purchase a readymade cabinet from the market and get it attached by experts or go with the custom-built option.

●  If you have kids, you can use it as your kids’ locker area. Install lockers in that space to store backpacks and umbrellas.

●  If your kitchen doesn’t have enough space to store a coffee brewing machine, or you just desire a separate space to brew coffee away from your kitchen, use that space as a coffee brewing station. Just put your coffee beans and the machine on the countertop. Voila, your self-made coffee brewing station is ready!

Decorate your ceiling

While you might feel nobody checks your ceiling, it pulls together the gorgeousness of your house. Usually, you must consider the ceiling height and the style of a room, but here are some common tricks useful for any room:

●   Use the same color as the rest of the room to paint the ceiling for a cozy appearance.

●   Use striped and patterned wallpaper for a bold look.

●   Paint the ceiling white only to highlight the room’s other details.

●   Consider glass ceilings to create a spacious illusion and add interest through different reflections.

●  If you have extra wood floor planks, use them in ceiling décor to add a lively and contemporary vibe to the room.

● Don’t forget to use Plaster Coving (a decorative joint between the wall and the ceiling) to finish the ceiling renovation for your rooms. It suits both traditional and contemporary home looks.

Over to you…

Other than these impeccable house renovation ideas, don’t forget to pick suitable lighting to brighten up your space accordingly and install drawers to create more usable spaces.

And if you’re ready, don’t shy away from consulting an interior designer to find the perfect look suitable for your vibe.