Styles change with homes from
the roof to the floor and everything in between. A home can become ‘old’ quickly,
but when you have the friendliest neighbors, an ideal location, and great
space, buying a new home may not be the best decision. Instead, updating an
older home with some quick projects can make it new again while adding value to
the home.
Update Your Floors
The great thing about flooring
is it can change from room to room. Some may prefer wood throughout, while
others enjoy carpet in the bedrooms. The possibilities are endless, which makes
this a fun update.
First, there are new products
out there that you may never heard about. Check out your local flooring stores
and you will see new textures, waterproof materials beyond just tile, and yes,
even recycled materials! Metro Flooring in Moore is a great resource for all
the latest trends here in the OKC Metro area.
Wood flooring, stained
concrete, and tile are still on trend for preferred hard surfaces. The tile
options can even look like wood! The colors that are popular for updating are
gray and blonde. And if you want to update the old carpet, people are opting
for shorter and more condensed.
Update Your Lighting
Of course, lighting can be just
as varied as the flooring from room to room. Often, homes are purchased with
fixtures installed by the builder. Now is the time to shop for those original
pieces that can stand out as much as a piece of art. These can truly be the
focus of a room.
For years, we have been enjoying
the brighter bulbs with energy efficiency. These bulbs are lighting up our
kitchens, bathrooms, etc. with more of a daylight hue. Other rooms may be best
suited with subtle lighting, however.
The updating goal with lighting
is to go with as many different styles as you can. While brass and soft gold
are popular currently, it will be less costly to use those finishes for a few
lights instead of the whole home, making updating easier next time. To help
with the originality in each room, mid modern and art deco are making a
comeback. Add to that, the ‘sculptural’ fixtures,
lighting choices are many. LifeStyles Lighting & Furniture is a great location
that will have any light fixture you might be looking for!
Update Your Hardware and
Appliances
Another idea for updating the
look of a home is the hardware on cabinets, drawers, and doors. Vents and
electrical plates can also be swapped out, giving the home a fresh look.
And the kitchen is the smartest
investment with updating. Kitchens still continue to be the biggest sellers of
a home. The new finishes of appliances are appealing. Gone is the daily
cleaning of fingerprints on the refrigerator. Matte and textured surfaces are
making these new models stress-free. You can find local contractors and remodelers
at Central Oklahoma Homebuilder’s Association. Some of our favorites are StanfordRemodeling, Eisel Construction, LS & Son’s Construction, Next Phase Homes,
Matteson Homes, and Kent Hoffman Construction just to name a few!
With these updates, you don’t
have to move, you can keep the home you love! Call us at Bin There Dump ThatOklahoma City and we will help you with a bin to get rid of the old so you can
start enjoying the new!
