This new year, give your home a new look!

Merino Laminates, December 19, 2024

As this year closes soon and a new one begins, many homeowners might have plans to renovate their home in order to upgrade their homes to adapt to the changing needs of their families. With children becoming older or our own needs changing with time, our homes have to adapt to the changing needs and preferences of the inhabitants to continue to offer comfort to the users. Our home is our safe space and it must adapt to our needs and requirements both physically and mentally. The space should be functional and it should have the aesthetic appeal that makes one feel calm and relaxed.

We understand how overwhelming and stressful making changes can be, so here are some tips to start your renovation process this new year:

1. Outline the goal for your renovation

You may have decided that your home needs a makeover, but what is your real goal? Outlining an outcome that you desire, and understanding how much you are capable of spending on it will give you a clear understanding of the scale of work to be undertaken. Without having a goal or a plan in mind, if you simply start off, you are sure to end up spending beyond your means and ultimately you may not even be able to get a desired outcome. Discuss with your family about what they aspire for and plan your renovation project accordingly. You can make big or small changes based on budget and time available  where small changes can be adding wall treatments or panels, changing the lights, adding side tables, new seating or storage, while the big changes are tasks like redoing the finishes of the  wardrobe, kitchen cabinets, making larger furniture like beds, dining table etc or even civil changes like adding a bathroom, breaking down walls etc.

2. Revamp your bedroom

If you are looking to make any changes to your bedroom, then changing the finish or even layout of your wardrobes can be a good option. This is also relevant if you are planning to make a children’s room or if you wish to convert a space like a nursery to a room for older kids. You can also look at adding modern and useful features like motion sensor lights within the wardrobes and have a more customised internal layout based on the needs of the users. Merino Laminates offers over 500 designs and finishes across varied price points giving you a chance to give your bedroom a beautiful makeover.

3. Redo your kitchen

This is one part of your home that can be subjected to a lot of wear and tear as it is a highly functional space. The laminates may be peeling off, damaged or faded and changing them up is surely a great way to breathe new life into the space. You can also replace your kitchen baskets with tandem boxes, add lights under and inside cabinets, improve storage by adding full length slim cupboards to make a mini pantry or to even store cleaning essentials. This is a great way to improve the efficiency of the space and optimise the space that is available to you. You can also look at adding a small breakfast country or a utility space if you have the space for it.

4. Redo your dining area

If you are looking to adapt your home to the growing needs of your family, you can renovate your dining area to make it a fun and useful space for everyone to come together. You can change the finish of the chairs or replace chairs with a dining table bench or create a window seating to give your space a unique look. This space can also be used to study, work or simply relax, hence, the design can be created to suit these needs accordingly.

5. Changes on a smaller scale

If you do not wish to make any high investment on your renovation, you can also look to elevate the look of your home by making small changes that leave a big impact. You can give your walls a facelift by adding panels with unique finishes, change the finish of partition walls, make a new TV unit,  create panels as focal points in your otherwise minimal home. You can pair this with a change of lights, add art, sculptures and other interesting elements to make your space look beautiful even on a budget.

We hope that this new year brings with it a promise of change for the better. Our home is a space where we rest and rejuvenate our mind, thus, it’s only fair that it is not only functional but elegant to look at too. Apart from this, you may also aspire to entertain more guests or your family may now have kids who are older and who crave a beautiful home- either ways, the new year is surely a great time to give your home a new look!