3 Creative Tips to Make Your Old House Look Brand New!

Updating older homes can e costly, confusing, and even daunting. this is with good reason, as older homes often pose unique challenges, sometimes requiring extensive renovations to fully update each aspect of the house. It isn’t surprising then, that people often look to less costly (and perhaps even more creative) ways to make older homes “look brand new.” As Realtors, we are aware that the little things can make a big difference. In this short blog, we’re going to touch on three things that can help you make your old house look brand new, without breaking the bank!

So, what are they? Check out our 3 creative tips below for house to make your older home look brand spanking new!

1. Incorporate Plants into Your Lifestyle

Incorporating plants into your home can be a great way to bring colour and pizzazz into older properties. Plants can come in a dizzying array of shapes, sizes, and colours, and can be placed, hung, and perched in different areas throughout a home, making them one of the best accessories available. A well-placed and adequately sized plant can turn an otherwise drab room, into a light, more modern living space. Don’t miss out on grabbing a plant or two to spice up your house!

2. Get  Painting!

Giving your home a makeover can be a great way to make an older home look newer. We’re not talking about a full makeover – Don’t Worry! Instead, think about giving your home a partial makeover, that involves strategically painting areas of the home that you spend a lot of time in. For the DIYer’s, this can be a great way to engaging a project where the end result is truly noticeable, Pro-tip: use lighter colours, such as white and beige, which can transform a room, making it bigger, brighter, and ultimately better!

3. Less is More: Get Cleaning!

Getting rid of clutter around your home can be a great (and cost-effective) way to make spaces look newer. Doing a full clean, (yes, we know it might not be the most fun way to update your home) can help give your home a lighter, newer feeling. You’ll want to make sure you’re thorough though, as a halfway clean won’t get the job done. Organizing your stuff can transform your home in ways you might not have even known were possible.

Accessorizing the look of your home is a great way to improve its overall image. Try to incorporate plants into your home to give it a brighter feel. We would also recommend painting some of the most used area of the house, as a newer coat of paint can be a great way to brighten up a room, and even make it look bigger than it really is! Finally, you might be surprised how big a difference a thorough clean can make. To be clear, we’re not just talking about scrubbing the walls and floors (although that’s never a bad idea). What we’re really talking about is getting rid of those items you don’t use anymore! When you’re searching for something new, sometimes, less is better. And in this case, less is more! Don’t be discouraged or intimidated by the home renovations that you think are required to update an older home, because most of the time, they aren’t! Instead, focus on smaller and more creative things that can impact your home!

Written by:

Josh Shenker of Karen Paul & Associates