While the standard for older homes was larger rooms, modern apartments and houses are now being built significantly smaller. With less square footage, it’s common to find compact bathrooms, kitchens with limited countertop space, and living rooms that feel cramped and awkward.
Freshening up your living room by knocking down some walls and expanding it, or renovating some of the most noticeable and important elements of that space can completely transform its look.
Let’s take a look at all of the living room renovation factors that make for an inviting, cozy and functional home.
Expand Your Living Room
People spend most of their time in the living room. In addition, homebuyers are expecting open floor plans and wanting plenty of square footage for their pets and growing families. Expanding the living room into an open floor plan will help you see a large return on your investment (ROI) when it comes time to sell.
Replace Your Entryway Door
Some entryway doors lead straight into the living room. By completely replacing it with a brand new one you are adding a fresh element to your living room and vastly improving your home’s curb appeal. This is also a good time to choose state-of-the-art locks that will keep your family safe. A new entry door is another great way to see a significant ROI.
Install New Windows for More Light
Old, small, drafty windows are incapable of helping your home retain its temperature control. They can also let in moisture, attracting mold and mites. To completely transform and freshen up the atmosphere in your living room, replace your old windows with large, new windows. A fantastic ROI, this simple renovation minimizes the need for your home’s HVAC system, lowers your energy bills and improves your home’s atmosphere.
Choose a Light Fresh Colour Palette
When it comes to choosing a colour palette for your living room, typically light, neutral tones can make any room feel more breathable, spacious, large and cozy. Darker colour palettes, on the other hand can swallow the light that enters the room and make it feel small, cramped and tight.
Installing mirrors to reflect light and adding plants to freshen up the air and bring nature indoors is a fantastic way to jazz up neutral colours with pops of colour.
If you are looking for an experienced team to be a part of your living room renovation, get in touch with us to learn more about our services and the way we work.
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