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If you have just moved into your new home then you may be trying to add a little luxury to your surroundings. You might be in a hurry to add things to your home but don’t rush, there is more chance of things going wrong if you do a rushed job. You will need to work out your budget for all renovations and changes that you want to carry out. Without this, you won’t know how much things will cost. Get yourself some quotes and work out your finances for these before you sign on the dotted line. If you aren’t sure what you need or want to do to your home to add some luxury then take a look at the article below.
Fresh Coat Of Paint
Sometimes a little goes a long way and you can make your home look amazing with a fresh coat of paint on the walls. Over time your walls can become grubby and tired, you might notice fingerprints and dirt on them. A quick coat of paint can fix this issue for you, however, if you fancy a total change then you can also do this. For instance, if you have paint and you want to change to wallpaper then it might take a bit longer but will look amazing once it’s done. If you don’t have the right skills or tools to do this then you can hire a painter and decorator to do it for you.
New Flooring
How is your current flooring looking? If it has seen better days then how about replacing this with something else. You might have always had an idea of what type of flooring you want in your house, now it’s time to head out to buy it. If you are laying down brand new flooring you will also need a good quality underlay. You need to think about which type of flooring would suit you and your home better, carpet or hardwood flooring? There are plenty of pros and cons to flooring, for example while carpet is warmer it is a lot harder to clean than hardwood flooring.
Updated Lighting
You might want to change your lighting around in your new home. If you have moved into a home with low ceilings and even lower light fixtures then you will want to change these asap. The good news is, new lighting won’t end up costing you the earth. Head to your local lighting showroom or take a look online to see if there is anything that piques your interest. If you don’t know how to change your lights over then it is much safer to hire an electrician to do it for you.
Luxury Furniture
Now you have sorted the walls and the flooring it is time to kit out your new home with some luxury furniture. This could be anything from a brand new bluetooth speaker sofa to premium massage chairs. You need to ensure that you don’t make the room look cluttered by adding in too much furniture. Less is definitely more especially if you want to create a more luxurious contemporary feel to your home.
Hot Tub
Do you hate the cold weather and is this getting you down? How about adding a glorious hot tub to your garden. If you have a big enough garden then you should certainly consider a hot tub if you love luxury. Nothing says luxury like inviting people around for a hot tub party, either during summer or winter. There are plenty of different types of hot tubs including inflatable ones and freestanding ones with beautiful wooden surrounds. Hit the shops and make sure you read the reviews before you invest in one.
Pool
If you want something far more luxurious than a hot tub then you could go all the way and install a pool into your garden. You will need a large budget and a lot of space in your garden for this to become reality. There are many considerations when you decide to get a pool, for instance what size and shape do you want this to be. You don’t just have the initial cost of the pool either, you also need to think about the ongoing costs related to owning a swimming pool. This can include the maintenance and upkeep such as chlorine and pool boy costs.
Child’s Play Set
Do you have young children at home? If so, then they may have always wanted their own playset for the back garden. To add a piece of luxury into your back garden then give the kids a nice surprise. There are plenty of online shops where you can buy play equipment for the kids, alternatively you can head to a local supplier to see what they have on offer that fits your requirements. Play equipment comes in many forms, from slides and swings to monkey bars and rock climbing walls. The one you get will also need to grow with your child as you don’t want to spend a fortune for them to grow out of it.
Loft Conversion
Another thing you can do within your home is convert your loft. This not only gives you extra space in your home but will also add a huge chunk onto the asking price of your home when you come to sell it. Not all homes are suitable for loft conversions so you will need to ask a contractor to come and check this out for you. A loft conversion can be used for anything you want including a spare room, games room, gym, or even a home office.
Conservatory
Finally, how about adding a beautiful glass conservatory to your home? This can be a wonderful addition to your house, especially if you love spending time in your garden when the weather is nice. This can get you one step closer to nature and they could even be used when the weather isn’t so nice outside. One thing you need to ensure is that your conservatory doesn’t get too hot in the summer, speak to the company about this as you don’t want to be melting. Once you have your conservatory you can also invest in some beautiful conservatory furniture to kit it out.
We hope you found this article helpful and that it gave you some ideas on how to add a little luxury to your home and surroundings. Having a little piece of luxury in your home can make everything better.
