The saying goes New Year, New You and, as January rolls around, many individuals will be making the resolutions. It is why, at this time of year, home renovations become more popular, with residents seeking not only to refresh themselves but their home’s design too. Following the festive season’s spending, however, many individuals place themselves on a budget, leading to many ideas becoming nothing more than a pipedream.

This doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, there are a number of fantastic home renovation ideas that are both affordable and offer a great return on investment, making them perfect for those looking to remain in their forever home or those looking to potentially sell their property. For new year inspiration, we’ve collected some of the most popular trends in budget-friendly home renovation.

New Floors

Replacing one floor might be time-consuming but it doesn’t have to be as financially costly as you think. In fact, there are a number of affordable options that are also eco-friendly and can bring a potentially dramatic improvement to your home’s appearance.

Bamboo floorboards, for example, are becoming popular for their low price and great aesthetic appeal. They are lighter than other wooden alternatives, giving a room a greater sense of space and, when installed in the right direction, running away from your window, they will bring new life to an old space.

Shed Swapping

Sheds have fallen under the microscope of many homeowners, being renovated or replaced with the intention of making them more useful than simply storage. This is in part due to the attention gardens have received during various lockdown phases, but can also be attributed to the need for extra space within a home, especially for remote working.

Now sheds are being replaced, with a greater preference for the practicality of an annexe or the luxury of a log cabin. Such shed swaps are more affordable than you might first think and can bring amazing value to your home.

Modular Furniture

Concealing clutter frees up space within a home and, while many residents seek to make tidying a habit, they are often limited by space. Modular furniture can solve this issue. Being able to store boxes within or under a sofa or have extra compartments built into a boiler room are ways of integrating storage into a living space naturally.

Storage and modular furniture have both become more advanced and affordable, meaning that homes are now able to make better use of their space than ever before.

Colour Change

A home’s vitality comes in the form of paint. Not only do the colours we choose emanate and potentially complement our personalities but their quality too. As time passes, paints become tired and worn, which doesn’t bode well for our own sense of wellness. This is why painting your home more often is a great idea.

When deciding to give your home, or a specific room, a new coat of paint, consider new colours too. You might find the change helping to promote a new perspective on how the room is used and how it makes you feel.