Renovating your home does not have to cost you an arm and a leg. Often, the idea of needing much to revamp your home overwhelms us till we waste time living in a home that does not give us joy.

If you are into the DIY lifestyle, you know that ‘cost-effective’ and ‘budget-friendly’ are among our favorite words. It takes proper planning, ideal tools, and almost pocket-change value to transform your home into art.

Below are six budget-friendly home renovation ideas your home (and visitors) will thank you for.

Repaint your Interior and Exterior Walls

Give your home a fresh new coat by repainting your walls. Painting your home improves its look and protects it from destructive agents like mold and mildew.

Experts recommend repainting your home every five to ten years, depending on the type of surface, paint quality, and indications of aging. You could repaint your exterior walls earlier since they are more exposed to environmental conditions like high temperatures, flooding, and sandstorms that could cause them to wear faster.

Neutral-colored paint on interior walls forms a good starting point since it can help you achieve your desired aesthetic. Safe colors include white, grey, cream, and light brown. Besides, white walls make your room seem bigger, cleaner, and airier. Only use the bolder colors when sure.

Create an Accent Wall

Also known as a feature wall, an accent wall is an interior or exterior wall with a different design than the other walls. The idea is to have it as a bold, show-stopping part of the house full of visual character and expression. Accent walls create contrast while still forming part of the room.

An accent wall could be as simple as a different-colored wall or have a different design, material, pattern, shade, or art. Creating such allows you to step out of your comfort zone while remaining creative, playful, and expressive.

You could also use wallpaper in place of paint to create your feature wall. Some people even put here wall art, floating planters, or hats to tie the look.

Change your Kitchen Countertop and Backsplash

When was the last time you walked into your kitchen space and felt it exude brightness? Your kitchen surfaces could use a little help after years of friction, gathering dust, and looking all dull. Also, a dreary kitchen surface can discourage you from making that hearty meal.

You, however, do not have to replace everything to renovate your kitchen surfaces. For instance, you could maintain the kitchen surfaces but revamp them using marble contact paper. Still, wipe them using soap to remove all the greasy gunk, then use sandpaper to even the surface for a seamless contact paper installation.

Proceed to swap your worn-out and dull-looking kitchen countertop tiles with sturdier and edgier ones. You could go for airier tiles like white or black-colored ones for countertops. Break the monochrome by creating contrast using a colorful backsplash.

Install Mirrors in your Interior Space

Gone are the days when mirrors only served one purpose- to check out your look before leaving the house. These days, mirrors have varied uses, including added functionality while improving the space’s aesthetic.

Thanks to their reflective nature, mirrors make the space seem bigger and brighter. Besides, they serve as art just by sitting pretty in a cute corner. We recommend putting them in frequented corners, like above the handwashing sinks and along hallways.

Note that the bigger the mirror, the more the reflection. With this, we recommend using huge mirrors when you need them to reflect a wider background. You should also pay attention to angling since a tacky background and positioning beats the purpose. Expert interior designers recommend pairing it with a light source for added value.

Insulate your Windows and Doors using Thermal Insulators

Living in the UAE comes with several challenges, including sweaty nights caused by the high temperatures. Even though most use air conditioners for cooling, poor insulation causes your house to lose cool air to the environment. Such can be cost-inefficient and unsustainable.

We recommend improving the insulation of your windows by installing thermal regulators or by painting the window panes to reflect light and heat. If your budget allows, swap your single windows with double-pane glass. Also, countercheck to ensure that your metal doors have a tight and secure lock to prevent future energy loss.

Insulating your windows and doors can help you save up to thirty percent in energy and efficiency costs.

Add Modern Light Fixtures

Transform your home by replacing those traditional generic-looking light fixtures with modern, sophisticated ones. Renovating light fixtures and improving lighting in hallways and lone corners improves your home’s look, feel, functionality, and comfort. Besides, modern light fixtures can promote energy efficiency, resulting in cost efficiency.

The type of light fixtures you choose and use depends on the aesthetic of your space, value, and energy efficiency among other factors. Examples include chandeliers, pendants, architectural, ceiling, and wall sconces.

Conclusion

Renovating your home improves its aesthetic, functionality, value, and comfort. However, budgetary constraints sometimes prevent you from getting the most from your home. It is why we have provided you with these six budget-friendly home renovation ideas to give your home an upgrade. Please email us at info@agoratechnical.com for any inquiries.