It Pays Big to Think Small When Revamping a Home

Oct. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- In fact, while homeowners shell out on new sofas, suites, carpets and flooring, they often ignore small changes that could make a massive difference to the look and feel of the property.

There are a number of inexpensive ways to freshen up the front of the property, the living spaces and even the bathroom. They won’t break the bank, but they could fix the home up nicely enough that larger expenditures can be avoided.

By installing new door thresholds throughout the house, including on the front door, you’ll find that the general aesthetic of the home will improve. Few visitors make a fuss over a brand new door threshold, but that doesn’t mean that they won’t feel the difference when all of the thresholds around the house are given a new lease of life.

It could even be time for a new door bell. The door bell is more than just a handy alert, it an accessory for the front of the house; and choosing the right bell push could improve the visual aesthetic of the home. A wide range of classic and contemporary door bell pushes are available in polished brass, black iron, satin chrome or polished chrome. Choose a door bell which matches your front door in style and finish from the most contemporary varieties to something antique.

Another small but effective change to the fascia is the numerals, which most homes feature. Like the bell push, a wide variety of door numbers are available in every size, style and finish. Choose numerals which match the style of your other furnishings and the front door itself. In addition to their affordable price, door numbers are easy to install.

New door handles will help to brighten up any room in the house, and it helps to choose a finish of handle and go with it; ensuring this style is uniform, throughout a room and beyond it. Instructions are available online for installing new door handles, quickly and easily. When old handles stick or droop it may become more necessary to replace them and their associated lock or latch, but homeowners don’t need to wait until they have a problem to replace their handles with a more visually pleasing set.

A set of shiny new accessories works greater wonders in the bathroom than anywhere else in the house. A new shower, bath or tiling might not be required so long you choose the right accessories. From bathroom shelves and soap dishes to towel rings and cord pulls, it is possible to make a considerable aesthetical difference without great cost, or time consuming DIY.

In some instances, a quick but thorough clean is all that is required. But when it comes to cleaning brass or chrome door furniture care should be taken to use the right cleaning products and materials.

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