Dens Online

Nuggets of Wisdom from a Loving Mom

  • Home
  • About
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Words of Wisdom
  • Privacy Policy
You are here: Home / Words of Wisdom / Make Your Home Feel Like A Million Dollar$

Make Your Home Feel Like A Million Dollar$

♦

It is not uncommon to get bored of your house after a few years and to want to move out. Many homeowners would rather move out and find a new home than taking care of their beloved house. Naturally, this is more easily said than done. After all, not everybody can afford to move every year or so! The feeling that one is worth better than that remains. This feeling, though, can be easily improved, if you were to give your house the renovation and improvement work it deserves. While this might seem like a significant investment, it is, in fact, a necessity in the modern society to care for your property and add value to it.

From simple DIY to professional projects, here’s the way to do it right!

DIY sign

DIY can save your home. Image Source.

Look At Practicality

What makes a house feel homely at first is the ability that each room has to serve its core purpose. For example, you would expect your bedroom to feature a comfortable bed in priority. The rest is not relevant to its function as a bedroom, and even worse, it could be disturbing. Do you think you would sleep better in a crammed bedroom in which a bed, a TV, a desk, a wardrobe and a settee fight for space?

It is essential to keep a practical mind and to let each room fulfill its purpose. This starts by choosing quality furniture that goes toward the function of the room, for instance, if we go back to the bedroom example, you should invest first in a good bed and a decent wardrobe. The rest is unnecessary and can be removed through careful decluttering. Additionally, practical rooms tend to display storing furniture, such as wall-mounted shelves, to maximize the space.

If you do not feel confident at the idea of piercing through your wall, you can use battery powered glue guns to secure your shelving units. As a rule of the thumb, wall-mounted shelves help to give the room a clear finish that keeps you focus on its primary purpose.

Create a Sense of Space

Small and dark houses are a nightmare for most homeowners. However, it is interesting to note that often these living conditions tend to be self-inflicted. Most people do not know how to utilize their space effectively. It is, indeed, important to create a sense of space, even in a small room. To do this, you can use neutral color accents for the wall and furniture sets. The presence of natural light is key to a feel-good ambiance in the home, so do make sure that your windows are standing free and not blocked by anything. Finally, the use of mirrors combined with clever placement of furniture can make a room appear a lot bigger than it is.

Give the Structure a Facelift

Last, but not least, is your overall home structure. There is no need trying to make the most of your house if its structure is faulty. Start by checking your windows, and especially now, in winter, where faulty equipment becomes more obvious. If you feel cold air in front of the window, it is a sign that you should change it for a modern model! This is called maintenance work, which also includes brickwork, roof, and woodwork in your structure. It may sound like a lot, but do not worry: People rarely need to change everything at the same time!

Filed Under: Words of Wisdom

Explore more…

family-enjoying-in-garden

Get The Kids Off The Couch And Into The Garden This Summer!

Summer is fast approaching, and if you have kids, you may be looking forward to spending sunny afternoons in the garden. If your kids are more interested in smartphones and video games than playing … [Read More...]

video games

Great Gaming Gifts (For Kids)

It is now impossible to deny your child time on a game. Why? Because so many kids play those, it would be cruel to leave them out. It is not as it was. They are now social. They can all speak to each … [Read More...]

starry-sky

Home Design: 3 Ways To Bring The Night Sky Indoors

There is nothing quite as wonderful as the feeling of sleeping under the stars. Being able to gaze up into the heavens, marveling at their wonder… … then the bad side begins to creep in. For one … [Read More...]

Comments

  1. Edz says

    February 16, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    I like your article! It is informative.

I Love

Techie She: Blogging Made Easy

Latest Posts

little-baby-boy-celebrating-first-birthday

Four Gift Ideas for a Toddler’s Birthday

cash-cent-money-coins

Dollar Discipline: Teaching Yourself To Be Tight

interest

Understanding The Pros & Cons Of Fixed Interest Rate Loans

realtor-showing-couple-house-for-sale

Four Questions You Should Ask Before You Buy Your First Home

guitars

Tips for Purchasing Your First Guitar

Dig The Archives

I Talked About….

adventures alumni birthday bloggers car family finances forgiveness friendship gardening gifts grandparenting health holidays house housekeeping insurance interior design music nurse parenting personal finance pets poverty product reviews teacher travel valentine's day wedding

© 2025 ♦ Dens Online ♦ Designed by Techie She on Genesis Framework