Move or Improve?
It’s something topical at the moment and today I’m going to be looking at improving rather than moving. It needn’t all be doom and gloom so let’s take the approach of injecting a lease of life into something old to create something new… well let’s face it, it’s worked for Joan Rivers!
As simple as it may seem, DIY, the option taken by many, can prove to be a drain on resources and often for very little gain. Amateur makeovers can quickly decrease the value of homes when the main driving forces are boredom and the desire for change, rather than a planned approach to a home re-vamp that’s more than just cosmetic.
Seeking a little professional help is imperative if you are looking for an outcome that will be valuable and ‘liveable’ in the long term.
Here is some food for thought -
1. If you want to move, think about what the key factors are that are driving you to do this, and face this head on when looking at your existing home.
Is it because it’s too small? … because the layout doesn’t suit you anymore?…because you want to feel like you’re moving forwards in life? All of these reasons can be addressed and worked with to create your dream home, in your existing house, with a bit of careful thought and planning, along with creative conceptualisation.
2. We all get emotionally attached to where we live, whether this is either in a positive or negative way… if you’re going to improve rather than move you need to take control of this.
- If you’ve decided you want to move, but now can’t afford to, you will have a lot of negative feelings towards your current house – I work with clients to help them visualise their home in an entirely new way, and the results really open their eyes to what’s possible.
3. It’s not all about cushions and curtains
- It’s important to remember that interior design gets down to the bones of the house (or it does when I’m involved!), rather than just getting carried away with the excitement of achieving a ‘new look’.
If you get support on more than just the finishing touches, working with a designer who understands and works alongside architects, from the very beginning of a project, you can ensure you use the structure of your home to create the best living space possible – looking at lighting, natural features and the flow of the house, there might be things you’ve previously missed a trick with.
If you can’t move, improve in a way that adds value to your lifestyle/home life and you’ll fall instantly in love with your home again.
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