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February 25, 2022

How to Open Up Your Living Space | Jack Elkins

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There is a lot to consider when deciding how your house should be set up. Some people like the old style, and some people prefer the new one. There are many different styles of architecture that you can go for as well! However, one thing is sure: if you want to update your home with a fresh new look, then open it up! The tips in this blog post will show you how to do it.

1.) Open the house with a front door

This is a very simple change that can completely update your home’s exterior. A traditional style of having a side or back entrance is nice, but it gets cold during those winter months, as well as limiting who can enter and exit your home easily! This will bring warmth to both you and your guests as they are welcomed into your newly opened up home.

2.) Add a porch or other room to the front door entrance

This is an excellent way to allow more air and light inside your house as you enter, and it also adds some color and personality! If your yard is large enough, you could even add a small garden right outside the door! If you are hesitant about the idea of opening up the entire front facade, then consider adding a porch to your entryway. This will make all of your guests feel welcome and provide you with that lovable outdoorsy look.

3.) Draw attention to windows

Windows are great because they allow for light to come into your house and also because they make your home look way more open! You can do this by adding a fresh coat of paint to the exterior of your windows. Painting them all to match is not necessary, but it will add a sense of uniformity that will give off the impression that all spaces within are connected.

4.) Rearrange the rooms in the house

This is a significant change, so it may be one you want to consider with caution. However, this can dramatically change the feel of an entire home! If your kitchen is at the back of the house instead of the front, for example, then you will immediately notice how much more open and bright your home feels. Even if you don’t go as far as to move walls or floors, just changing the furniture around will have a powerful impact. Open up your home for an excellent new look!

The tips in this blog post will show you how to update your home with a fresh new look. Open up the house and add some color! An excellent way to do this is by adding some plants or flowers outside, painting interior windows white for more light, and rearranging rooms within the house. The best part about these changes? They’re not expensive at all!

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