Too
many new home buyers view their new purchase as a burden instead of a blank
slate. What many don’ understand is that
a new home should be as homey as any pre-dated, vintage home. But often new buyers are afraid to tap into
their creativity with their new purchase, or think doing so will cost them too
much. Here are three very simple, and
very affordable changes you should make to your new home.
Color
Nothing
is worse than a new home with plain, bare walls. Getting some color either through artwork or
painting will help ad a unique feel to whatever space you have available in
your home. Consider accenting your
furniture color and don’t be afraid to test the possibilities available to
you. Bare walls can become the
centerpiece of your home if you take the time to make them unique to you. We all know new homes can use a splash of
color, and it’s never too soon to make changes.
Window
Treatments
Windows
are so often one of the most overlooked aspects of a home, yet one of the most
beneficial to address, regardless of how new your home may be. Shutters of blinds can provide improved
aesthetics to a home as well as increased privacy and efficiency. With the options available today shutters or
blinds can be custom built to meet your visual and financial needs. Not to mention the money you could be saving
keeping the sun out on hot days and letting it in on cooler ones.
Curb
Appeal
While
many may think that a new home is in need of little improvement for ideal curb
appeal, the reality is some easy work could lead to increased curb appeal,
resale value and personal enjoyment.
Don’t be afraid to apply new lawn and garden possibilities to your home. If you have the ability to build a new deck
or stone a patio you can reduce your maintenance costs in mowing while
increasing the livable and enjoyable space surrounding your home. While this may be a larger expense than
interior window treatments and painting, it can make a huge difference in how
you view your new home.
If you’re in the market for
a new home or have recently purchased a home don’t let it stay new without
being unique to you. Make the most of
your new blank slate and spend some time making some unique improvements you
know you’ll be able to enjoy.
