It seems like everyone is applying for loans these days so that they can make improvements to their home. Some individuals will burn through thousands of dollars to improve the look if their home. Major improvements such as new flooring or a deck can require a significant amount of money. However, you don’t have to go to those measures to make improvements to your home. Here are some simple home improvement ideas for under $100.
There are three key areas of your home that can make the most difference in the appearance of your home – the entrance, kitchen and bathroom.
Just doing one of the ideas listed below can make a huge difference in your home. But why not do all three when it can be done for less than $100?
Entrance
The old saying that, “First impressions are usually the last”, can easily apply to the way people react when they enter your home. Has your welcome mat lost its welcome appeal? It’s time to spice up your entrance so what you hear are “oohs” and “ahhs” when people cross your threshold.
If you have a spacious porch, a potted plant in a metal planter can create a pleasant atmosphere. Contemporary planters start at about $25.
If you’re really adventurous, a coat of brightly-colored paint on your front door can create a splash.
If you take on this challenge, it’s a good idea to make sure that the paint complements your home.
For example, if your home is mostly red brick, a red door would make a dynamic look.
A gallon of interior/exterior gloss enamel in red or any other bright color will set you back no more than $50.
Kitchen
When you look in your kitchen, what catches your eye first? Probably all those nifty cabinets that discreetly tuck away your dishes, right? After a number of years you might crave a different look.
For starters, you might want to give them a good cleaning. This one step alone can make a difference and cost you nothing.
You would be surprised the amount of dust and grease that can accumulate on cabinets.
Depending on the material that your cabinets are made of, simply removing the cabinets from their hinges and wiping them down with the damp cloth is sufficient. There are chemicals on the market, but you need to make sure that the chemicals are made for your cabinet material.
Bathroom
Guest bathrooms are usually confined to a small space. Why not give this room a lift?
You undoubtedly have a nice set of guest towels and matching accessories. These items are not necessarily cheap, so unless you want to go over your $100 spending limit, you can leave those items as they are.
What you can add are wallpaper trim, artwork, and color. There are numerous styles of wallpaper trim that you can choose a new look for your bathroom. You can go as conservative and as creative as you want.
To complement the wallpaper trim, you can add artwork. You don’t have to go out and purchase expensive artwork. You can use your imagination to come up with some ideas. For example, a few seashells, colorful fabric, and an empty picture frame are all you need to become your own favorite artist.
If you have any leftover paint from your door, you can use this to paint a wall in your bathroom, as long as the color doesn’t clash with the other elements of your bathroom.
I hope you enjoyed how to update your home using these simple home improvement ideas for under $100.
I look forward to hearing about your ideas and comments on how to update your home on a budget. When it comes to managing our home improvement budget we can all help each other where tips and ideas are concerned. Remember a beautiful home is not a competition and we are all in this together.
