Paint, lighting and flooring are three of the easiest, quickest and least expensive ways to update a room, say the experts.
“Absolutely, a lot of people are wanting to stay put and put money into their own home instead of moving. They’re creating a nest within their own space,”
Some rooms scream “Help!” Others say nothing, and that’s a problem, too. Take the typical bedroom. Michael Payne has seen thousands. “The bedroom tends to get forgotten—you spend all your money elsewhere in the house,” said Payne, a celebrity interior designer and makeover specialist best known for his “Designing For The Sexes” series on HGTV. “You end up with a totally forgettable room that you don’t want your best friend to see.”
Helping people find indoor harmony—particularly at affordable prices—is a common challenge for designers. Instead of moving, homeowners are staying put and trying to make the most of their current house.
“This has been the busiest year I’ve ever had,” said Folsom, Calif., interior designer Jennifer FaGalde. “Absolutely, a lot of people are wanting to stay put and put money into their own home instead of moving. They’re creating a nest within their own space,” she added. “People are staying home more now than they did five, 10 years ago. They want a sanctuary where they can relax.”
But where should you start if you are looking to refurbish your home?
Paint, lighting and flooring are three of the easiest, quickest and least expensive ways to update a room, say the experts.
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