CHEAP WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

1. Freshen up your walls with a coat of paint
   Have you ever noticed how most high-end homes are awash in neutrals? Neutral colour schemes feel calm, clutter-free, and classic. Bring high style to rooms by choosing neutral hues for anything that's expensive to update, such as floors, fixtures, and upholstery, and using accessories to introduce bold colours and textures. A neutral base lets colourful accents take centre stage.
   
   
2. Paint trim

Trim work highlights your home's features, drawing extra attention to walls, windows, staircases, and more. Painting trim an updated colour can further define these elements and contribute to a high-end look. Cover dated-looking woodwork with a fresh coat of white paint, or choose a contrasting trim colour, such as black, for a distinctly modern effect.

3. Add dimension with moulding
   Give plain walls a panelled look by adding narrow strips of moulding. This treatment, known as picture-framing, is a simple way to draw eyes to certain areas of the room. Keep the spacing even and the edges aligned for a symmetrical, eye-pleasing look.
   
   
4. Update an old light fixture
   If that eyesore overhead makes you cringe every time you flip the light switch, ditch it! Swapping out an old light fixture for a new one instantly updates the ambiance of your space. You can easily tackle the job yourself with no electrician needed.
   
   
5. Transform with tile
   Tile creates a beautiful, timeless surface and can deliver a lot of style on a small budget. Subway tile is an affordable option for kitchens and baths, so you can keep costs low and achieve a stunning look. If you have cash to spare in your remodelling budget, consider introducing a second tile design in a different colour or size to add interest.
   
   
6. Paint the inside of your window frames
   Most builder-grade windows are dark inside, sometimes even black. Painting the interior frames and transoms will make the window look bigger and more modern.
   
   
7. Add a mirror
   Mirrors are the simplest way to make any space feel bigger and lighter.

1. 1.       Freshen up your walls with a coat of paint
   Have you ever noticed how most high-end homes are awash in neutrals? Neutral colour schemes feel calm, clutter-free, and classic. Bring high style to rooms by choosing neutral hues for anything that's expensive to update, such as floors, fixtures, and upholstery, and using accessories to introduce bold colours and textures. A neutral base lets colourful accents take centre stage.

    

   2.       Paint trim

   Trim work highlights your home's features, drawing extra attention to walls, windows, staircases, and more. Painting trim an updated colour can further define these elements and contribute to a high-end look. Cover dated-looking woodwork with a fresh coat of white paint, or choose a contrasting trim colour, such as black, for a distinctly modern effect.

    

   3.       Add dimension with moulding
   Give plain walls a panelled look by adding narrow strips of moulding. This treatment, known as picture-framing, is a simple way to draw eyes to certain areas of the room. Keep the spacing even and the edges aligned for a symmetrical, eye-pleasing look.

    

   4.       Update an old light fixture
   If that eyesore overhead makes you cringe every time you flip the light switch, ditch it! Swapping out an old light fixture for a new one instantly updates the ambiance of your space. You can easily tackle the job yourself with no electrician needed.

    

   5.       Transform with tile
   Tile creates a beautiful, timeless surface and can deliver a lot of style on a small budget. Subway tile is an affordable option for kitchens and baths, so you can keep costs low and achieve a stunning look. If you have cash to spare in your remodelling budget, consider introducing a second tile design in a different colour or size to add interest.

    

   6.       Paint the inside of your window frames
   Most builder-grade windows are dark inside, sometimes even black. Painting the interior frames and transoms will make the window look bigger and more modern.

    

   7.       Add a mirror
   

   Mirrors are the simplest way to make any space feel bigger and lighter.Paint trim

Trim work highlights your home's features, drawing extra attention to walls, windows, staircases, and more. Painting trim an updated colour can further define these elements and contribute to a high-end look. Cover dated-looking woodwork with a fresh coat of white paint, or choose a contrasting trim colour, such as black, for a distinctly modern effect.

2. Add dimension with moulding
   Give plain walls a panelled look by adding narrow strips of moulding. This treatment, known as picture-framing, is a simple way to draw eyes to certain areas of the room. Keep the spacing even and the edges aligned for a symmetrical, eye-pleasing look.
   
   
3. Update an old light fixture
   If that eyesore overhead makes you cringe every time you flip the light switch, ditch it! Swapping out an old light fixture for a new one instantly updates the ambiance of your space. You can easily tackle the job yourself with no electrician needed.
   
   
4. Transform with tile
   Tile creates a beautiful, timeless surface and can deliver a lot of style on a small budget. Subway tile is an affordable option for kitchens and baths, so you can keep costs low and achieve a stunning look. If you have cash to spare in your remodelling budget, consider introducing a second tile design in a different colour or size to add interest.
   
   
5. Paint the inside of your window frames
   Most builder-grade windows are dark inside, sometimes even black. Painting the interior frames and transoms will make the window look bigger and more modern.
   
   
6. Add a mirror Mirrors are the simplest way to make any space feel bigger and lighter