Everyone goes through periods of finding their home and needs a makeover from the old and tired layout that has occupied it for years, but the thought of money puts many people off from doing anything about it. A drastic change isn’t needed to spice up your home, though, with small electrical changes that can have a big impact available.
Electrical upgrades to spice up your home
Cove Lights
Part of the architecture lighting family, the installation of these small lights can add an elegance to any room. Cove lights take advantage of the nicely painted walls and bounce the colours across the room to create a warm, homely feeling everyone wants to come home to during winter. Available from a range of shops and in various sizes, this will cost from £10-£30.
Dimmer Switches
It may sound rather basic, but dimmer switches can add an extra touch to the mood of any room. Coming in the format of either a slide lever or rotary knob, they are both easy to use. Available for under £10 if you look in the right places, these are a great way to set the mood for any situation.
Energy Efficient light Bulbs
If you haven’t got any energy-efficient light bulbs in your home already, then it is a must-buy the next time you’re making home improvements. Not essentially a major improvement to the set up of the room you’re redecorating, but the longevity of the bulb’s lifespan and the money saved from the bulb using a lower wattage makes them a great addition.
Free Standing Lamps
As noted previously with cove lights, adding different lighting can transform a room. The constraints of where to place fixed lights can be an issue and disrupt the current layout of the room; however, the use of free-standing lamps allows you to light up different areas of the room of your personal choice. With the vast range of lamps available from any given shop, the addition of a free-standing lamp is a cheap option that can add a new design to your living room and vibrant lighting to dark areas.
