You don’t need to completely remodel a home to add value and transform your space.
Whether you’re wanting to update it for your own benefit, or get your home ready to list onto the market, these tried and tested interior ideas are affordable, accessible ideas to get your home on-trend in no time.
11 of The Easiest Ways To Add Value & Transform Your Home’s Aesthetic
1.Choose Paint Colours Based on Your Rooms Orientation
Starting with the basics when planning out your room is key to creating a stylish room that works. Paint really is the make or break of a room, and if you aren’t already picking a paint colour based on the orientation of your room, then your room might be missing out on its full potential.
If every room in your home is currently painted bright white too, you’re going to want to listen up! Bright white is the default position when we aren’t sure what colour to paint a room as we have been led to believe it will instantly brighten any room. But in a cold north facing room, the paint can only bounce around what little light is available which ends up making the room feel blue, and even colder.
A sympathetic colour to your room’s orientation will make its presence feel warmer, inviting whilst easily transforming how the room feels.
In cold north facing rooms, always opt for paint colours with a yellow, red, pink or green based undertone. In south facing rooms, virtually any colour works here, but balance the intensity of the sun with cool based hues, those with a grey, blue or green undertone, it will add much more softness to the room during the height of the sun.
2. Choose A Statement Lighting Fixture
Smaller details matter in a space, and often where a lighting fixture is the focal feature of a room, it’s the one area where your eyes are instantly drawn to as you step into the space.
Invest in a ceiling light that draws the eye in for the right reason. It’s important to consider scale, if you have a small room you might be tempted to opt for a tiny light, but it can often have the reverse effect and actually make a room feel even smaller.
The only exception is if you have very low ceilings, then it’s best to stick with a stylish flush mounted light that doesn’t restrict the flow of the room, or cause bumped heads!
3. Layer Your Lighting
Don’t just stop at a single overhead light in your rooms. A layered lighting scheme creates an ambient space, whilst making it much more inviting and stylish.
I always think there’s no such thing as too many lamps, and if you’re strapped for plug space, you can get some fab rechargeable table lamps that can be positioned in even the smallest of nooks that demand some soft lighting.
Add some candles for some warm, kinetic lighting in the evenings that will instantly transform how the space feels.
4. Display High Quality Artwork
There’s certain areas you can save on when decorating an interior, but others where a splurge is necessary and will instantly elevate the perceived value of your interior.
High quality artwork is one of those, and something that’s definitely worth spending extra money on. Thoughtfully chosen artwork is something that can accompany you throughout life and has the power to transform the entire look and feel of a space.
5. Layer With Different Textures For An Expensive Feel
I always mention on Sleek-chic Interiors how layering textiles is one of the easiest ways to make a room look more expensive and stylish.
Without texture, colour and fabric, you have a bland space. When it comes to bedding, layer at least two throws and a selection of cushions suited to the size of your bed, I have a handy guide on cushion arrangements if you’re not sure where to start. Combining different textures, materials and colours as shown below just creates the cosiest, most stylish look.
6. Invest In Luxury Soft Furnishings
Another place worth splurging in an interior is with your soft furnishings, such as sofas and bed frames. Not only are they something we use on a daily basis, but they are focal features in their own right within a room.
Whilst aesthetics are important, it’s always important to test sofas before purchasing! I learnt the hard way, and you do have to get that perfect blend between style and comfort right.
7. The Little Details Matter
Just like light fittings, the smallest details do matter. Interior hardware such as sockets and switches are something we engage with multiple times a day, and people notice them.
Updating your hardware is an easy way to add instant value to your property. White plastic is dated and can really pull down an overall finish of a room. Mix metals or choose a finish that blends with the rest of your interior hardware details seamlessly.
8. Less Really Is More
You don’t even have to spend any money if you want to add value to your home, simply declutter!
Let your interior breathe. Windowsills don’t need decor stacked across the length of them, and if you have clutter lying around on the floor, add stylish rattan baskets or put things in the loft that don’t serve a daily purpose.
When you strip everything back, not only will your room flow better, but it will also make you feel better sitting in the space.
9. Consider Adding A Gorgeous Area Rug To Key Spaces
Without an area rug in places like a living room, your furniture will just look like it’s floating. An area rug will set a boundary in the space whilst giving you the opportunity to introduce added texture and colour into the room.
It’s a simple addition, but one which will transform a room. Again, scale is important here. You don’t want a tiny rug that only covers half of your furniture, you need one that will extend out to all of the furniture, comfortably sitting just under the legs of your sofa or armchairs, as beautifully demonstrated below.