Upgrade Your Home in 7 Simple Ways

There comes a time in each home where renovations are necessary. Over time, aspects of a home deteriorate and need to be replaced. For homeowners who have been in the home for many years, they may also feel a need to make some changes to revive the space.

This blog will give several ideas on how to upgrade your home to make it feel brand new.

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1. Remove Unnecessary Walls

Older homes tend to have more closed spaces that are separated by walls. For example, the kitchen and living room are often separated by a wall that is not a supporting wall. A simple way to instantly make your living space feel larger and more updated is to remove those unnecessary walls. It is important to make sure that the walls removed are not supporting walls, as removing those without an alternative supporting beam can cause serious damage.

2. Upgrade Flooring

Another way to significantly improve the appearance of your home is to upgrade the flooring. After years and years of foot traffic, the floor begins to deteriorate and it is necessary to replace it. This can be the case for both carpet and vinyl flooring. After several years or even decades, carpet and flooring can also become outdated and make the house look older than it is. Replacing the flooring can instantly make a home feel brand new, and it can replace dirty and unsanitary flooring with a fresh and clean option.

3. Replace Cabinets

The kitchen is an area of the home where family and friends spend a large portion of their time eating and gathering together. With how much time is spent in the kitchen, it can be easy to grow tired of the same old space. A great way to give the kitchen a facelift is by replacing old cabinets with new and upgraded ones. Kitchen cabinet styles change over time and not replacing them after a while can really date your home. Beyond aesthetics, older cabinets can begin to lose their function if they haven’t been well-maintained throughout the years. Upgraded cabinets can improve the appearance of your kitchen and improve the functionality of the cabinets.

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4. Add Mantle to the Fireplace

A more subtle feature of a home that actually makes a difference in the appearance is a fireplace. A simple way to improve the appearance of the living room is to upgrade the mantle around the fireplace. Adding a mantle to the fireplace can elevate the space by making it more sophisticated and classy. Choosing a mantle made of materials and colors that compliment the space can improve it even more and really bring a room together.

5. Replace Old Lights

The lighting in a home can make a huge difference in both aesthetics and functionality. Overtime, lights lose their brightness and can make a room feel dark and musty. Brighter lights can lift the entire room and can set the ambience of the space. Replacing old light bulbs is a simple way to upgrade your home, while replacing outdated light fixtures can add an even more updated feature. Adding a new and modern lighting fixture can draw attention to the light and area that it is placed in.

6. Replace Hand Railing on Stairs

A more underrated aspect of a home that may need replaced eventually is the railing on the stairs. As time passes, railings can get worn out and unstable, which are undeniable signs that the railing should be upgraded. Older homes can look newer and function better when the stairs are safe with a reliable railing attached to them.

7. Repaint the Walls

The next way to give your home a much needed revival is to repaint the walls. Style preferences and trends change as time goes on, which is why a change in paint in a home is usually made every several years. Along with this, walls can get scratches, holes, bubbles, and other problems that require some patch work and repainting. Adding a fresh coat of paint to some walls refreshes the entire space and helps it feel new.

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Choose Lloyd’s Remodeling & Cabinetry to Upgrade Your Home

Our professionals at Lloyd’s Remodeling & Cabinetry are highly skilled in renovation and remodel projects, including kitchen, basement, and bathrooms. We can replace old cabinetry and countertops to get your home looking brand new. To view one of our renovation projects, you can check out the video included in this blog. This project included many projects, such as replacing the cabinets, taking out walls, and more. Contact us today to schedule your renovation project and upgrade your home.

About Michael Lloyd

Mike has been in the cabinetry business since 2003 where he started as a CNC Machine operator in his father’s commercial production cabinetry factory. He has experience in all aspects of manufacturing cabinets from machining, assembly, and finishing. Mike Joined Lloyd’s Remodeling & Cabinetry as a co-owner in 2013 where he specializes in hands-on retail showroom sales. Mike’s expertise is in designing and developing all of our interior remodel projects. Mike is masterful at designing and executing full scale kitchen and bath remodels and has been very successful in meeting the needs of even the most meticulous customers. Mike doesn’t believe in “Selling a Job”, rather he builds a relationship with each customer who chooses to engage in the process with Lloyd’s Remodeling because he understands that “people buy from people”.