Are you planning on doing home improvement? Whether you want to update your kitchen or simply give the walls a lick of paint, we have put together five great ideas that will bring a breath of fresh air in your property.

Light up the room

Lighting is such an important part of interior design.  If you really want that ‘wow factor’, go for light fittings with extraordinary designs. For example, you could hang a huge pendant light in an entrance hall or add a quirky lamp to a lounge. You can make a huge transformation to a room by adding a feature light.

Freshen up the walls

Rather than sticking to one shade of paint for the walls, you could pick some contrasting colours and create a pattern using low-tack masking tape. Or something a little easier is a feature wall using bold wallpaper instead. A feature wall is where you only add the wallpaper to one focal wall. This is usually where you would position your TV, hang a mirror or have a fireplace.

Buy new accessories

Add a splash of colour with complementing accessories, such as curtains, pillows and bedding. Bed linen is a great way of creating a new colour scheme in your bedroom and the great thing is you can swap it whenever you fancy a change. Add a throw and some scatter cushions to really make your bed look luxurious.

Update your kitchen

Installing new worktops is one of the biggest-impact changes you can make to your kitchen. There are so many options when it comes to worktops, such as wood, granite and marble, and although some of these materials can be expensive, the cost of changing your worktops will be much less than the cost of a complete kitchen renovation. Furthermore, installing new work surfaces can be done in a much shorter time.

Add new artwork

Artwork is a great way to add some personality to your home. It can also help to bring together a particular design theme. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune either; you can find affordable art from a local independent artist. Remember art doesn’t have to be a painting or print, it could be an artefact or a sculpture.