Five Things You Can Do To Make Your Home Look New Again

July 19, 2013 3716 views

When you first purchased your home, it was brand new or at least significantly younger than it is now. Watching it grow older hasn’t been easy or fun to say the least, and you want to make it look new again. What are some ways you can accomplish that goal?

The House’s Exterior

People are generally able to tell a new house from an old house just by driving by it. To truly make your house look new, you definitely want to focus on the exterior elements. Adding new siding to the home will make it appear as though it was just built. Foundation repair will also give it this appearance and address structural issues as well.

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Replace The Fence

A broken-down and beat-up fence is a sure sign that the house has been around for some time. If you have always disliked the style of your current fence, now is the time to change that around as well. Instead of a chain link fence, you could go for that white picket one. Work to create cohesion with your home and to emulate the style that you have established for your house all throughout.

Choose the type of fence that is suitable for your home. Do not stop to consider only obvious options. Sometimes, something out-of-the-box, like school fencing, can be incredible.

Re-do The Wood Floors

Wood floors look simply beautiful; however, they are so easily scratched and ruined. This is especially true if you have pets. Instead of letting the floors look as though they belongs in a much older home, re-do wood floors now. You may opt for a darker stain so that the imperfections do not show through as much, or you may choose to put down an entirely new material.

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A Fresh Coat of Paint

Nothing says “new house” like a fresh coat of paint. Even if you have to stay at a hotel or a family member’s house for a few days, it will be worth it. You can keep the same colors that you had before and just spruce them up a bit, or you can take this opportunity to create entirely new themes and vibes in all of your rooms.

Buy New Furniture

The entire house could be revamped inside and out, but if the furniture is shabby and worn, the house simply will not look new. If you are not able to afford an entire house of furniture at once, just start replacing the pieces in one room at a home. You’ll eventually get to the others.