6 ways to turn your house into your dream home

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We all long for a dream home, but unless you are lucky enough to have moved into a property whose spec completely matches up to your notion of the perfect home, then for most of us the ability to turn your house into a dream home is somewhat of a work in progress!

We’ve been in our own house for around seven years now, and there have been lots of things we have done along the way to change the look and feel of our house and our dream home is very much a work a little and often kind of journey.

A dream home will look different to everyone, and often it means constantly looking around thinking about what else can be improved and of course, Spring is the perfect time to make any changes to your home. From conversions and remodels, to creating the right aesthetic and everything in between, here we share six ways to turn your house into your dream home.

Add space and light

We all want to add more space and light to our homes. A loft conversion is an obvious choice for many, however seeing as were lucky enough to move into a property that already had one, we choose to put on a conservatory roof on the end of our kitchen. The result was incredible! So much more light and an expansive sense of space. You could even go the whole hog and append a bespoke conservatory which is a great way of adding a new room to your home which could be used as a dining room, hosting area, or just somewhere to relax.

Fineline’s conservatories are just the ticket here and provide extra space and light all year round staying warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Currently on seasonal sale with 40% off why not take a look at Fineline’s incredible range of conservatories and offers to get be inspired?

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Go open plan

Another way of adding space is to think about making your home open plan. Whether this means simply taking the door off between two rooms (we did this between our kitchen and living room – second best thing we ever did!), or actually knocking a wall through (our plan for one day!).

If you do want to make the shift to an open plan configuration, the key here is to think about your view. What do you want to see when you come in the door, or from the sofa? Remember, not all homes will suit an open plan – it’s important to consider the character of the building and also any structural implications if you are planning on knocking down any walls.

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Update update update!

You don’t need to do a whole remodel of an area to turn your house into a dream home. Sometimes just updating one aspect of a room can be enough to totally lift the lid on it and give it a completely new lease of life. For example, in our kitchen we simply tiled over all our old grubby tiles with lovely clean white metro tiles, and then put a mini quartz overlay on top. It looked like a new kitchen in a dream home!

Think about temporary and more permanent refreshes you can execute to get ever closer to your dream home. Could you use some temporary wallpaper as a feature wall (very on-trend right now)? Or switch up your curtains and cushion coverings? Or paint the hallway door? Maybe you could invest a little in a gorgeous new sofa (next on our wish list!) or order some new art for your walls? Updating doesn’t always have to mean something new. For example, you could go with a vintage rug for the living room to give your space a new look too. There is no right or wrong way so get creative!

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Fill it with your favourite colours, shapes and textures

Do you love a sunny yellow? A bright skies blue? A jungle green? Or a peaceful pink? Colours are a great way of injecting personality and optimism into a home and no dream home should be without some positive colours that spark some joy. If this idea freaks you out, go for accent walls, colour blocking or just accessorising. The key here is to have fun!

Now for textures. Using new textures and materials is a savvy way to create your dream home. Think comfortable furnishings, textured walls, and contemporary-shaped soft furnishings. Again, think of your dream home as your playground.

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Choose your interior design style

To really create your dream home, you need to choose your interior design style to create that around. If you have no idea where to start, get onto Pinterest and create a virtual mood board. You will soon start seeing a theme of interiors and aesthetics you like and can create a look to emulate once that has been established. Some good looks to start with are mid-century, Scandinavian, contemporary, bohemian, vintage, rustic, art deco, industrial and shabby chic depending on what speaks to you.

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Refresh the garden

Your dream home can also become your dream garden with a little thought and effort. One of the best things we did for our garden was completely overhauling the soft and hard landscaping. We did this incrementally starting with a new patio and lawn border, then laying down artificial grass on our previous mad bath and Cotswold stone chippings around that, then finally having a pagoda built with an awning which was the piece de resistance. It took a few years to get there but eventually, we did!

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If you are looking to create your dream home – which quite frankly who isn’t – the key thing to remember here is that doing so is a marathon, not a sprint (unless you happen to have bucket loads of cash!).

We hope the above provides you with some inspiration for creating your dream home. Which of the above have you executed in your home, and what other tips do you have? Let us know in a comment below!

Luxury room photo created by vanitjan, Pergola photo created by topntp26, Wall gallery psd created by freepik, Minimalist room photo created by vanitjan

10 comments

  1. The first important step is to increase the natural light, if possible. I think it’s also a good idea to find someone who is an interior designer, or go online and look for tips. They can lead you in the right direction.

  2. Our home is the most comfortable place we can be and I love to fill it with things I love. The colors, designs and just everything I put in the house.

  3. Refreshing the garden is a good idea. We need to take care of the house to make conformable and cozy. I’m looking to have my dream house or maybe apartment for now.

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