The coronavirus has shown no signs of slowing down.

It is pointless to mince words, so we might as well be real about the world’s current situation: We are a long way from seeing this pandemic over.

It has been a full year since news of the coronavirus first broke, and yet, the world is still struggling to contain the virus. While many have eased into adapting to the current normal, some of us still choose not to throw caution to the wind and continue isolating ourselves at home.

Undeniably, our homes remain as the steadfast haven in this pandemic as public spaces with converging crowds tend to be a magnet for spreading the virus. That said, people are still encouraged to stay home and limit social gatherings—even well into a year after the virus outbreak.

As a result, people are spending way more time at home than usual. Suddenly, the places we once considered our safe sanctuaries now seem like the most tedious place on earth.

In a snap, some of us might regard the areas in our homes with derision and exasperation. After all, there is only so much time a person can spend at the same place before getting tired of it.

If you find yourself feeling the same way, you need not worry as there is a likely chance that a good number of people can empathize with you. Luckily, you might find that this feeling is easy to address and rectify.

More often than not, what you need is a fresh perspective on your homes—a new look for your spaces, if you may. This does not necessarily mean doing elaborate home makeovers, as even the most straightforward renovation would already do.

You do not even have to splurge a lot for this dedicated home project either, as not only are they easy and quick to do, but the supplies you will need for it are already at your disposal.

So, if you are weary of seeing the old same home arrangements and wish to give your house and lot in Cavite or house and lot in Laguna, or elsewhere, an update, below are some mini-renovations that are quick, easy, and affordable to do.

Quick home renovations while living in lockdown

1) Add storage

You can never have enough storage. Whether or not you think you already have enough storage areas at home, it would not hurt to have more. Think of it as a bonus.

However, if you find that you are running low on available storage cabinets and cupboards, you can create storage space by utilizing items about to be thrown out. An excellent example of such items is old Kleenex boxes and shoeboxes.

To make them more presentable, ask your kids to decorate them as they please and have them use these as storage boxes for their toys. In this way, you can get your kids to participate in your endeavor of having a mini-renovation home makeover.

2) Create a charging area

Let us face it: Technology has made a good majority of us pretty reliant on our phones. In this regard, we find ourselves constantly charging our gadgets in various areas of our homes. That said, it would make sense to create a dedicated space for this type of belongings to refresh a space. After all, it can be quite unsightly to see cable wires attached to a gadget in almost every area of your home.

More importantly, a dedicated charging space reduces the likelihood of losing cable wires and other charging accessories as they now have a designated area.

To do this, gather up all of the cables and see which ones double up. From there, look for a dedicated space to charge all of your electronics simultaneously in a clean and efficient way.

3) Look for prospective home designers and get quotes

No matter how much of a handy renovator you are, there are some home projects that you cannot DIY. Likewise, these are the renovation projects that would take more than a day or even a week to accomplish. That said, you will likely need professional help if you want them done.

Use your time to research home renovators in your area and ask for quotes. Do not zero in on a single renovator or home designer and get as many quotes as you can. Talk to them and try to get a feel of what you want for your next home improvement project.

In a similar vein, you might also want to dedicate some time to researching various home renovator or decorator prospects. Read the reviews and find out what their previous customers have been saying about them.

4) Treat your stairways with some love

Stairways are often a noticeable but overlooked area in the home. That said, they are probably left bare. When they do have decorations, however, they are often outdated and impersonal.

As stairways often connect the home and the bedrooms’ living area, it might be high-time to show it a little love. Gather up your best family photos and ask for everyone’s input on which ones to hang along the stairway. Be sure to frame the photos before hanging them to give a sleek look.

5) Spruce up and organize

Sometimes all your spaces really need is a little cleaning and organizing to spruce it up. Your interiors will instantly look fresher and better once cleaned and organized.

Moreover, organization projects yield significant results without even requiring you to make a trip to the store. You can begin your organizing endeavor by tackling the closets. No matter how organized you might think you are, there is a likely chance that your wardrobe still holds some clothes that you are no longer using.

Start by purging it and you can then proceed to clean the interior. Then, you can sort it by category and put your most-used items at the front. Seasonal and rarely used pieces should go up higher or stay in the back.

Do not limit your cleaning endeavor to your closet and proceed to brighten up your entryway—the place where things can quickly accumulate. Rethink your space and ask yourself whether you need that many hooks when you already have a coat stand. Shake out, vacuum doormats, and take out any items that might only be cluttering the area.

6) Pay attention to your walls

Walls are the furthest thing from our minds when it comes to doing any home makeover projects. However, even the tiniest update on our walls can make a significant and impactful difference to our interiors. Start by straightening or redoing your wall hangings.

Whether your wall treatments are photos, artwork, or even TVs, items hanged on walls inevitably become crooked over time, which means you need to straighten them up. Take a gander at the walls of your house and straighten everything up. While it may not seem much, you will be astounded at the difference it makes.

Alternatively, you can opt to take everything down and create a new gallery. Perhaps you can move some items to a new location if you want to keep things fresh.

7) Evaluate your lighting

By now, you should know that lighting plays a pivotal role in our home’s overall design. In fact, our homes can go from cold and unwelcoming to warm and comfortable just by swapping out a few bulbs here and there.

You do not need to hire a professional to accomplish this either, as they are easy and straightforward. You can begin by going through the house and replacing the lightbulbs that have gone out.

In a similar manner, check your lightbulbs for any dirt and grime and wipe them off. Sometimes, the culprit is not a dead lightbulb but rather dirt itself. Clean the bulbs with a cloth and dust them off but be sure they are cool to touch before wiping them off.

Another thing you can do to brighten your spaces is to clean your curtains. If you have any draperies that you have not washed in a while, this is the time to swap them out for fresh and clean ones while the old ones get washed. Be sure to read the care instructions to ensure that your curtains get the appropriate care.

Your time indoors does not have to be boring and unproductive. With some mini-renovation and home makeover projects, you can keep yourself occupied with dedicated DIY home projects that would give your interiors a fresh and updated look. That said, you can now look forward to spending even more time at home and enjoying every minute of it.

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