by Joanna Burns February 12, 2016
All households have these imperfect areas and items which ruin the overall curb appeal of the property. Here are some of the most common ugly features in a home and how to fix them.
- Cluttered entry – The entryway of your house should be cozy and welcoming, and the only way to achieve this ambiance is to maintain it clean, tidy and properly organised. So, place boot tray near your front door and mount several coat hooks. Place a small table and top it with a key basket. Also every now and then clean the area from top to bottom. By doing these simple things you will be able to keep a flawless entry. Once you are done installing the hooks, hire a rubbish removal company to clear the generate garbage.
Bad odors – Bad odors can be a problem even the most cleanest of households and can originate from a variety of places. So, it is of imperial importance to deal with them as soon as you sense them. You can do that by regularly cleaning the drains and toilet, and removing all foods that have rotten or gone beyond their expiration date. You can also use artificial aromatizers to give a pleasant to scent to your home, or use citrus fruit peels if you don’t want to use commercial products.- Tarnished bathroom – A dirty and badly maintained bathroom can be extremely appalling and more importantly can really bring down the value of your property. So, make sure to maintain it in top condition by cleaning it frequently and checking whether all your bathroom features are properly functioning. If some of the appliances are faulty either fix them or replace them with their newer counterparts. Once you have dealt with the issue contact professional rubbish removal contractors to come and clear the accumulated waste.
- Boxy bedroom – Nowadays home builders tend to construct their edifice with boxy bedroom because they are efficient and financially beneficial. The only downside is that they tend to be quite mundane and ugly. However you can easily fix this problem by:
- Choosing a bed with an interesting headboard
- Using patterned bed linens
- Painting the walls in an unorthodox colour
- Arranging playful decorative features throughout the bedroom
- Keeping the additional furnishings to a minimum
- Multipurpose dining room – Small flats and houses don’t have a separate dining room but an area that serves several purposes. The easiest way to deal with this issue is to choose one single purpose and arrange the room in a manner that will suit your preference. If this is not an option for you, you should prioritise. For example if you are using the room as a work area, you can opt to buy a laptop, this way you can easily clear the room and use it as a dining room when you are having guests. You can also opt to place a multipurpose table that can be used as a desk, small dining table and large dining table.