Upgrading the appearance of your home can be an expensive project. In many cases, the homeowner feels the need to call in contractors to completely revamp the rooms they have chosen to upgrade and they pay a fortune for the labor and materials needed to complete the project. If you do not want to go this route, you do not have to. There are plenty of low cost upgrades you can do to your home that will improve home equity and appearance. Regardless of whether you are planning to sell your home or just want to update a dated look, these low cost upgrades can provide you with the new look you desire.
Replace Flooring
If you are looking for a low cost upgrade for your home that will dramatically change the appearance of the home, you should consider replacing the flooring. Changing from carpet or vinyl tile flooring to flooring that looks like bare wood can completely revamp the look of your home. There are many ways to get this type of flooring inexpensively, including choosing dealers that sell the flooring for less or choosing faux hardwood flooring made out of vinyl or laminate. Some retailers have hardwood bargains available for as little as $2 per square foot and the flooring can be installed yourself over the course of a few hours.
Update Kitchen Accessories
Another good way to upgrade your home inexpensively is to upgrade the accessories in your kitchen area. Replacing the kitchen faucet set, old lighting fixtures, and cabinet door handles with updated designs can be accomplished for a few hundred dollars. Replacing the countertop surface and the cabinet faces will cost a few hundred more, giving you a completely changed look without having to remodel the entire kitchen. With dedication, you can replace all of these items yourself over the course of an afternoon.
Revamp The Bathroom
The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in the house and can quickly start to look faded and dingy with all of the use. Fortunately, many areas of the bathroom can be revamped without you having to spend a lot of cash. Replacing the grout around the bathtub and sink can brighten the appearance of the room and replacing the toilet seat or the sink cabinet can typically be accomplished for less than $100. If the bathroom floor is faded or discolored, consider replacing it with self-adhesive vinyl tiles. Add a new coat of paint and you will have a bathroom that looks brand new.
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