
The previous time, we discussed in this blog 5 DIY upgrades for your kitchen. Now we will discuss how to improve another part of your home sweet home. Without further ad, we will discuss 5 DIY Upgrades to your Living Room, get ready!
1. Make your own laptop stand.
Due to COVID-19, millions of people have been forced to work remotely from their homes, therefore, the need for a place to place your laptop is crucial. Also, many people do not have space in their living rooms and they live
All of these options have different costs depending on the customization and the raw material, nevertheless, all of them plus adding to the shopping basket some other items such as a saw, glue, tape or joints will not exceed the 10€ for sure. Buying a new one from the store will have an average price of 20€ the majority of the time and for sure, using it will not be so fulfilling and fun as using a DIY one, right?
2. Paint the baseboards.
We assume we don’t need to tell you that if you have been living for a while in your place, the baseboards of your living room will certainly look a little bit worn and torn. Thus, we strongly recommend you to repaint them with the colour of your choice or perhaps paint them for the first time since the baseboard finish lacked a personal touch, which can only be made by yourself. Proceeding in this DIY upgrade will absolutely give your living room a fresh and new look which your guests and yourself will later appreciate and you will forget your house age. Also, this DIY is really cheap, it will cost less than 40€ including all the materials and tools needed, and it will only take you up to one hour. It is worth noting these figures will also depend on the size of your living room, of course, if you live in Buckingham Palace, you will perhaps need a lot of painters tape and time to paint all the baseboards, get your wallet ready if the latest is your case!
3. Place/replace socket covers and light switch plates.
Have you checked your sockets lately? How do they look? Maybe a little bit rusty and after a couple of seconds staring at them start to become unbearable? Do not worry, you can change this using some ceramic brushed
4. Get some crown molding.
Looking at the sky during the night and seeing all the stars is an amazing view but, what do you find when you look up into
5. Create your own photo shelf.
Pictures or photos, those items which can tell so many things of the people portrayed on them and to the people who look at them as mere spectators. Many people have hundreds or thousands of them with their loved ones and being displayed in a relaxing room of your house such as the living room, will need a prominent place to be seen and make you feel joy every time you enter the room and look at them. Therefore, you can create a
In conclusion, we believe the DIY Activities will make you spend your time in an entertaining way and at the same time will make you feel cosier once you get to your home after a long day of work or when you turn off your laptop in case you are working from home and enjoy hanging out in your living room. There are some of these upgrades which will be easier to get done than others, but, think that the price is worth it, which is to be in a living room where you can feel calm and relaxed. Plus, it will transmit an organized vibe which indubitably will create a great impression on your guests, who they’ll know without any doubt they are in your living room and that you worked hard to get it that way.