How to keep the charm of your home

What was the reason you chose the home you’re living in? Different quirks attract different buyers, so when you’re on the market for a new home, it’s not uncommon for you to be looking for something different to everyone else.

After all if we all had the same tastes and interests it’d be a pretty dull world.

So in that case, when it comes to making home improvements you don’t want to lose those quirks that first drew you to the property. Of course, whilst there are certain designs you’ll want to keep, what’s important is to know the areas which need updating for a modern home.

This means you need to keep some of the old whilst adding a little of the new. So why not have a look at our tips below for improving your home.

The living room

The living room or lounge is one of the key rooms to any home and used for a number of reasons, whether you’re entertaining guests or just want to relax in peace.

And it’s the living room that tends to have some amazing designs such as an original fireplace, vintage furniture and exposed wooden beams. When it comes to redecorating the living room, try to preserve your original features whilst modernising the space at the same time.

The windows and doors

Windows
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Windows and doors need updating from time to time, especially when it comes to energy efficiency. Whilst Victorian wooden framed windows may look great, they’re not doing you a favour when it comes to those energy bills and could be losing a lot of heat.

Of course, in terms of windows, double glazing has been the standard for quite some time now. Advances on double glazing include triple glazing, which will lock even more heat in your home and cut bills further.

uPVC windows may be the cheapest and most common frames in the UK, but if you’re looking to preserve the charm of a period property, they’re not ideal. Instead you may turn towards modern wooden double glazed windows to reduce your bills whilst maintaining aesthetic appeal.

If you do have a modern property though, uPVC windows are definitely advised. You can reduce your heating bills by over £200 a year, improve security and have windows which are easy to clean and maintain.

Decorating the home

Lighting
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If you don’t have the funds available to make major changes to your home or just want to make minor updates, then charming and decorative pieces could be the way forward.

There are plenty of vintage and antique shops around where you can find lamps and furniture to give your home a classy finish.

At the end of the day, the home always needs to be improved. What’s important is to keep your property’s characteristics whilst giving the home a modern update.

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