Feeling like you need to move, but can't afford it? What if you're selling your home? Making it as attractive as possible is extremely important, but there is no need to blow the budget on tons of expensive improvements. There are many ways that you can make quick and easy improvements to your home. These improvements don't need to be expensive or elaborate to make a world of difference to the entire appearance of a room and give your home an updated and classy look. Here are several improvements for under $100 each that will make it look like you spent a fortune, and make your home a far more attractive place to be.

Picture Frames and Mirror Frames - You can change the entire look of old picture or mirror frames by refinishing them with a glossy paint or enamel. This can brighten up a room and bring it all together. Use the same paint on wood fixtures or mantles. The can of paint can cost under $10.00 and can complete the look of a room.

Have A Focal Or Accent Wall - Add texture and color to a room by covering the wall behind the sofa or around the fireplace with material such as oriental grass cloth. This can add character to a room, giving it a classy and professional look without being overwhelmed by bright color on every wall. A double roll of grass cloth is less than $70.00 and can completely change the look and feel of a room.

Change your light switches to dimmer switches- You can improve the look of your walls by adding switch covers that match the decor and paint in the room. When doing so in a bedroom or dining room why not change it to a dimmer switch so that you not only create mood lighting but also conserve energy. A dimmer switch with a tinted covering can be bought for under $30.00 and can save you money in the long run by reducing the amount of electricity you use.

Change your Overhead Light Fixtures - You can make a room look brighter, and add to the character of it by changing the light fixture for the central light in the room. There are thousands of choices available that can add a whimsical or elegant feel to the room depending on which one you choose. There are several different choices for less than $50.00

Ceiling Fans Are Always a Wise Investment - You can install a vintage or modern ceiling fan that will improve the look of the room and help air circulation allowing you to cut down on heating and air conditioning costs. Many ceiling fans are less than $75.00

Transform your kitchen with a pot rack - Everyone needs more space in the kitchen and every cook gets tired of digging through drawers to find something. Install a classic pot rackthat compliments the decor and appliances in the kitchen, and shows off your beautiful set of pots & pans. You can hang pots, measuring cups, dish towels, etc. so they are easy to get to. You can also mount your microwave, radio or clock to the wall or under counters that come from the ceiling. Hooks and mountings are available for a few dollars but can bring together a kitchen and free up some much needed space.

Brighten kitchen cabinets - It only takes a few coats of paint but can change the entire decor of the kitchen. Paint the inside of kitchen cabinets. If you have upper cabinets consider taking the doors off of some of them to make classical shelves where you can add to the decor of the room. A gallon of paint to brighten your cupboards and make shelving look beautiful can cost you less than $50.00 and give you the kitchen makeover you needed.

Paint Your Front Door or Change It - Your front door is the first thing that people will focus on as they wait to have it opened. This door can create a beautiful look to the outside of your home, or take away from it. A fresh coat of paint on the door and painting shutters to match can pull your exterior together and invite guests to your home with a refreshed and vibrant look. You can buy a gallon of outdoor house and trim paint as an extremely economical way to give your home a new face lift for less than $40.00

Create beautiful Door Frames - If your doors in your home lack character, warmth or the ability to welcome guests into a room than consider using some applied moulding to door frames to accentuate them and make your home more inviting. Thick applied moulding that is easy to attach can be bought for less than $100.00 and entirely change the look of your home.

Sometimes, it's the simplest things that can make the biggest difference. In fact, if you're doing these home improvements while considering a move, watch out - the subtle changes you make can make such a big difference, that you won't even want to move by the time you're done!

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