You spend a large portion of your time at home, especially in light of the pandemic… So why not have a little fun and make some upgrades your home needs that make life just a little more interesting, practical and smarter.
Here are 6 upgrade ideas you should make to your home.
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LED Remote control lights
LED lights are a great upgrade the whole family can enjoy. They shine what looks like natural light into your home, use significantly less energy than normal bulbs and last a lot longer. So not only can they save you money, create better light and make your home more energy-efficient, you can also purchase LED lights that you can:
- Dim up and down
- Control with your mobile phone or tablet
- Purchase in different colours for extra fun
Stainless Steel Countertops
Usually only seen in commercial kitchens, the industrial-style kitchen design is making its way into residential homes. It is becoming increasingly popular not just for its sleek style, but because they are super easy to clean and maintain, and cannot be damaged even by the sharpest of knives or hottest pans. To top it off, they are easy to install and as cheap (and sometimes cheaper) as your standard countertop surfaces.
Soft closing doors and cupboards
The notorious bangs grinding your gears? It can be so frustrating when you live in a busy household to hear the constant bangs, especially when you are trying to sleep in on the weekend! One simple way to resolve this problem is to install soft-closing slides and hinges. You don’t need to replace everything and spend lots of money, instead purchase these from your local hardware store and fix them up over the weekend. A simple yet incredibly effective home hack.
Underfloor heating
Isn’t it the worst feeling, when you get out of bed or out of the shower and you have to step onto the cold bathroom floor? You can have your heating on full blast, but it will just not do anything to warm up the floor. Installing underfloor heating kits can be a simple, energy-efficient way to add a steady flow of heating through the floors, to keep your feet toastie and comfortable in the mornings, especially during winter.
TV cord cover
Do you have a jungle of cords hanging behind your TV that completely ruins the vibe of your living space? It can be difficult trying to figure out how to discreetly hide the sheer volume of wires, especially when you have an entire family’s worth of devices. A simple solution is to purchase or create a TV cord cover, which can match the design of your living space while grouping and hiding your wires. It can also keep them nice and organised! Alternatively, you could:
- Tape the wires to the back of the furniture
- Drill a hole into the wall and run them behind the walls
Robot Vaccum
Robot vacuums are becoming increasingly popular, especially as they are so convenient and take the hard work out of vacuuming! Gone are the days of hurting your back and slugging over the vacuum to clear up after your family. Instead, you can now purchase robot vacuums that do all the hard work for you. You don’t need to do anything other than set it up and program your living space. It can vacuum when you are not home, recharge itself, and are great for fitting into tight spaces.
While there are many cool gadgets on the market, picking the ones that are smart as well as functional can be key to living a more interesting, and simple life and upgrades your home needs.
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