Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
5 Fantastic Ways to Make Your Home Feel Brand New
Article originally published: 10/18/2021
Article updated: 4/2/25
Sometimes we just get so bored of our home. That’s completely okay! If you’ve lived in your home for years with little to no changes to the interior or the exterior, then it can get old and boring really fast. When this happens, it’s time to switch things up a bit. Those new home must haves aren't going to plan themselves, however! Your house deserves to be upgraded and you deserve to indulge in new things just for you. So, that means that you need to figure out ways that your house can feel completely new again.
Throughout our lives living at home, our tastes tend to change. This includes taste in the interior, outside (such as plants), but this of course happens with other aspects such as fashion and interests. Changing up your space is going to be one of the best ways possible to make you feel like you’re in a brand new home.
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So is giving your space a makeover expensive? It doesn’t have to be! Just making some small changes can truly make a massive difference! Read on to learn about our five favorite ways to make your home feel brand new.
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1- Think of the exterior
While the interior of the home is very important, you also need to think of the exterior. Creating a home that looks completely new both inside and out can be simply amazing. This doesn’t have to be expensive either, something such as Shingle Roof Replacement can bring in some new color to the roof of your house. Or, if you know that there’s a bigger issue with the roof anyway, you can kill two birds with one stone here by contacting a roofing contractor to sort your roof out for you.Alternatively, you can either paint the outside of your house, add a new door, or even begin on the landscaping.
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2- Start by tackling the clutter
If your space is cluttered, then chances are your home probably looks very small. One of the best solutions would be to clear the clutter out by removing all the big, bulky, and unnecessary items from your home. This is especially prevalent if you have just far too much stuff going on in one room.
See how I organized my creative crafting space/workout room in my 1-minute video above or via my YouTube channel @carolynjbraden.
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Adding something such as a sunroom to your home can also bring a complete transformation. You’ll just want to make sure it doesn’t get cluttered either. Sometimes doing this one simple trick truly makes a massive difference in your home.
3- Think of the little things
Fixtures and fittings are the small little pieces in the house. This can include light fixtures, a water faucet, a door knob, and handles for drawers and cabinets. These are primarily in the kitchen and bathroom but really could be anywhere.
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These can make a huge impact as they can completely transform a space. These also help the space in looking a bit more modern as well. These can be found at any hardware store, home décor store, and even thrift shop for very affordable prices.
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4- Rearrange the furniture
Rearranging furniture is a great free way to make a home look entirely new. This is also an easy method as well. There are often a variety of ways you can decorate your space. If you’re looking to try something new, then this has the power to give your space a whole new appearance. This can even include what goes on the furniture as well.
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Bookshelves are a fantastic example of this, you don’t only need to place books on the shelf, but instead, think about what else can go on the bookshelf such as decorative accents, or even how the books themselves are placed.
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5-Change the walls
Changing the walls in your home can mean so many things. This can include adding decorative pieces to the wall such as decorative accents, adding floating shelves, a gallery wall, but it can mean so much more. Changing the color that’s on your wall can have a great impact and it doesn’t need to be expensive either. Paint is one of the cheapest ways to bring in some color, but there is even the option to add wallpaper.
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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. 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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