Carolyn J. Braden • 2 Minute Read
5 Home Upgrade Projects To Improve Your Life In 2024
Now that we are settled into the new year, it’s the perfect time to start planning your home upgrades for 2024. The best candidates are projects that will add value to the property as well as your home life.
Finding the perfect options may seem like a daunting proposition, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here is a list of five fantastic choices that will deliver stunning results in 2024 and beyond.
Modern patio furniture is a nice upgrade
Patio Upgrades
A winning backyard and patio will bring a whole new dimension to the home. If you’re hoping to spend less time looking at digital screens and more time enjoying the peace of your garden, now is the time to act. This is the perfect place to start. Patio door security screens are the perfect addition. They allow you to enjoy maximum comfort and visibility without compromising security. As well as protecting your home from break-ins, it will add an extra layer of defense against adverse weather.
When supported by lighting and rattan furniture, the patio will be your favorite place.
Upgrade your home office set up
Home Office Additions
Home offices have become something of a necessity in modern life. If you work from home, it is the place that enables you to stay productive. Meanwhile, it’s great for the kids to do their homework or for you to organize home admin. Home office designs will give you plenty of inspiration. Whether you transform the unused guest room, the basement, or a garden building is up to you. Either way, though, you will find that the home office adds a lot of value to your daily life.
Moreover, it is one of the most desirable features for prospective buyers.
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Try adding a dog wash station for a convenient upgrade
Upgrades For Your Convenience
When updating the home, it can be very easy to fall into the trap of following the latest trends. Ultimately, though, the best projects are the ones that will make your life easier. If you have a pet, an elevated DIY dog bath could be ideal. It will save you from mud in the home or the pain of washing your dog in the family tub. Meanwhile, you may find that lowered countertop heights are a useful idea. Or if you hate cleaning the floor, new flooring that works with robotic vacuums is ideal.
If the project makes daily life a little easier, it’ll be a great investment of time and money.
Home Security Features
The security aspects of patio screens have already been discussed. However, a range of additional home security features may be added to the property. This includes surveillance cameras, motion-detecting lights, and stronger locks for doors and windows. Meanwhile, automated gates and robust perimeter fencing with anti-climb paint can work wonders. The simple upgrades will deter burglars and, more importantly, save you from the mental scars that an intrusion can bring.
You should find that it also leaves you feeling a greater sense of peace.
Organized storage helps you find things easier
Added Storage
If there’s one thing that virtually every homeowner will enjoy, it’s increased storage space. The average household now has more possessions than ever before while many live in smaller homes than they’d ideally like. Attic storage solutions, garage racks, and shelving for alcoves can all have a positive impact. While it’s still worth decluttering, more storage space will make your home feel under control.
Alongside the other projects, you will find that your home feels far better.
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Carolyn J. (C.J.) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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