How to revamp your home for the holidays
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Most home owners are terrified when you mention the word "revamp" as it is often associated with spending a fortune and taking up all their holiday time. Well, it does not have to be that way. Hermanus Property Sales have come up with ways in which owners can revamp their homes for the holidays without spending a fortune.
Create a feature wall
Feature walls are the perfect idea to turn those boring old walls into an attraction. You can create a featured wall in your bedroom, living room, or just about any room by adding some wallpaper or a coat of paint. The colour of the featured wall should always stand out from the other walls in the room. You can add practically anything to your featured wall; from shelves to a television, or even just a frame.
Re-arrange furniture
Sometimes changing the position of your couch or dining room table can be refreshing. It will also give you a chance to get rid of old and outdated furniture that you have been holding on to. Adding a fancy rug along with the re-arrangement will give your home a new spark.
Add a coat of paint
Adding a fresh coat of paint brightens up dull walls and surfaces. Nerina Heyns, Master Practitioner at Hermanus Property Sales advises: "Light & bright is attractive - light painted walls, ceilings, cupboards. White is still a top favourite." If you are thinking about adding in some brown, in feng shui, the colour represents nature (wood) and has an energetic, nurturing quality to give your room a touch of the outdoors.
Clean and tidy up
Cleaning your home and tidying up forgotten spaces is always a good idea when it comes to a revamp. "Clean up the garden and the home. People love as little work as possible. De-clutter! If it is cluttered, it looks like work." adds Heyns. Once the clutter has been removed you have more space in your home to play around with.
Let in some natural light
Lighting can transform the look and feel of a room. The natural light also tends to make a room feel spacious and more alive. Even just by opening the curtains or blinds your goal is achieved. You will want to spend more time in the room when you are relaxing with a good book or entertaining guests these holidays. Letting in some fresh air on those beautiful summer days is also a win.
Add some plants and flowers
South Africa is home to some of the most beautiful plants and flowers. Adding a bunch of flowers to a boring table or some plants outdoors will give your home a pretty look for the holidays. You can get the most gorgeous flowers and plants at your local nursery or simply plant them yourself. Indoor potted plants will also improve the air quality in your home.
Add some scatter cushions in seasonal colours
Heyns also suggests: "Bring the ocean in with paintings, lots of white and blue in seating, scatter cushions and bedding. Sea green is a trendy colour now." Lightweight throws for when the weather is out of sync is also a favourite when it comes to revamping your home.
While you are focused on revamping your home for the holidays, Heyns reminds us: "Minimalistic goes a long way, it must feel like as little as possible work, leaving lots of time to play."
Are you looking for the perfect home to revamp these holidays? Well, look no further. The dedicated team of property professionals at Hermanus Property Sales will help you find the perfect place for your family's needs. Contact us to view your next property today.
Author: Hermanus Property Sales
