{"id":5228,"date":"2017-09-30T10:48:22","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T00:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designbx.com\/blog\/?p=4346"},"modified":"2021-08-29T01:16:07","modified_gmt":"2021-08-28T15:16:07","slug":"affordable-home-renovation-ideas-getting-ready-xmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbx.com\/blog\/affordable-home-renovation-ideas-getting-ready-xmas\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Affordable home renovation ideas: Getting ready for Xmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you believe we are just 6 weeks out from the festive season? It seems like only yesterday we were packing down the Christmas tree and cleaning up from celebrations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas can bring financial stress, with all the presents, food and home renovations you need to get done before your relatives take over your home. Perhaps your home only needs a few tweaks or maybe you need a completely new interior and exterior design, if Christmas is held at your place this year. The good news is, you can get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/designbx\/15min\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free interior design consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Designbx and also chose packages that don\u2019t cost you the earth (leaving room for you to splurge on that Christmas ham). <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bessie Hassan is a money expert at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finder.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and is here to help keep your budget in good shape, over this chaotic time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhether it\u2019s setting yourself a project timeline and budget, researching costs of materials and labor, or exploring your finance options, there are many ways you can ensure you&#8217;re financially prepared for your next renovation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d Bessie Hassan. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf you&#8217;re looking for cost-effective jobs that will add value to your home, consider jobs that will improve your kerb appeal. This could mean installing a new fence, sprucing up your outdoor landscaping, or installing new lighting\u201d says Bessie. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1.Ring fencing your kerb appeal <br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheap fences can be easily obtained from your local Bunnings and can be painted to match your exterior design. When choosing a fence, consider the look you want and the lifetime of the material. Timber fences create a great natural look but may root if not treated properly, whereas Vinyl fences last 10+ years without fading, but comes in limited colours. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4347 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/home-reno-black-fence.jpg\" alt=\"home renovation ideas black fence\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/pictures\/9-garden-design-ideas-to-try-in-2013_27\/#8083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Reference <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. Build square garden beds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscaping may seem like it will cost an arm and leg, but there are affordable ways to achieve great results. Instead of filling large garden beds with soil and a variety of plants, limit the size of your gardens by building square garden beds. Again, Bunnings is your best friend, as you can get cheap timber to make a garden box or buy an already assembled garden bed. This way you don\u2019t have to spend as much on plants and your outdoor area remains tidy. You can even make one into a vegetable or herb garden so you&#8217;re saving money on plants and food over the Christmas break.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4348 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/square-garden-bed.jpg\" alt=\"home renovation ideas square garden bed\" width=\"300\" height=\"448\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegardenglove.com\/easy-steps-to-square-foot-garden-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Reference<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3. Add some garden twinkle<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring a mystical feel to your outdoor area by adding fairy lights. These are cheap alternatives to those large outdoor lights that chew up electricity like it\u2019s going out of style. Drape a string of fairy lights over the fences or pin them up on the roof and fence so they dangle above you in the air. For an even cheaper alternative, you can place tealight candle in glass jars and hang them from the fence, pergola or off the walls of the house. Another option is to place led strip lights along seat edges, fences, around door ways and along patio floors to give an illuminating look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4349 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/backyard-fairy-lights.jpg\" alt=\"home renovation ideas backyard fairy lights\" width=\"300\" height=\"451\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homebnc.com\/best-backyard-lighting-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Reference <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">4. Get your flooring up to scratch<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there is going to be a stampede of relatives arriving for Christmas, you will want to make sure your flooring can withstand the wear and tear. Squeaky floorboards and torn carpet, may not pass the relative test, and chances are you will get an earful of how to fix up your home! Carpet is not the best option as high traffic can cause flattening in some areas. If you want to stick to carpet, try modular carpet which comes in tile pieces, which makes replacing sections easy. Timber flooring is by far the most popular option at the moment and is super easy to clean. If you don\u2019t have the money to spend on real timber floorboards, try vinyl flooring or floating timber floors, which give the illusion of a real wood floor but are half the price. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A helpful tip from Bessie, \u201cAlthough you can be meticulous with your budgeting, it\u2019s likely that there will be delays or issues outside your control. To mitigate this, have a contingency buffer of funds in place to cope with any unforeseen costs. Generally, you should set aside 5-10% of your renovation budget to allow for a contingency.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4350 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/lounge-with-rug-and-wooden-flooring.jpg\" alt=\"home renovation ideas lounge with rug and wooden flooring\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">5. Prepare your bathrooms for the stampede<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have 20 or 30 people at your house, your bathroom is going to get a workout. If it\u2019s not in top shape, then prepare yourself for a whole lot of mess. The first thing to ask yourself is, do you have enough toilet paper? And the next question is, where to put it all? If you don\u2019t have enough cupboard space then buy a cheap laundry basket and place it in the corner of the bathroom. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next thing to consider is where are all the bath towels going to hang? It\u2019s easy to put together a few timber shelves in the bathroom to keep clean towels on, or drill in some hooks either behind the door in the bathroom or spare bedroom. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing is where are they going to put their soap and toothbrush? If you don\u2019t want your relatives using all your stuff, then get them their own rack for in the shower. Get shelves that can be simply hooked over the shower door.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4351 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/home-reno-bathroom-shelves.jpg\" alt=\"home renovation ideas bathroom shelves\" width=\"300\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pistolsrepublic.wordpress.com\/2014\/08\/28\/inspiring-concepts-ikeacatalogus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Reference<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">6. Make the small things count<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to renovate your whole home to give it that WOW look. Small things like giving rooms a fresh coat of paint, a new Manchester, hanging up some family photos, and placing some nice smelling candles around the place, will delight your guests. <br \/>\nBessie says, \u201cReplacing cupboard handles is another smart (and easy) way to create a modern look in your kitchen or bathroom for minimal cost.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4352 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/grey-bathroom-cupboards.jpg\" alt=\"home renovation ideas grey bathroom cupboards\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jacquelynclark.com\/2014\/10\/18\/michael-c-halls-la-home\/#comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Reference <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4353 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/candle-with-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"getting ready for xmas candle with flowers\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">7. Bessie\u2019s other helpful tips for budgeting this Christmas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be savvy with your finances: <\/span><b>\u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ways to budget for Christmas festivities include consolidating personal debt to save on interest costs and considering alternate payment methods like Zip Money, Afterpay or in-store finance when shopping.\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be creative with your family activities: \u201cFinding ways to entertain the kids for free is another good way to cut back on costs. From going on a bike ride to visiting the pool to checking out a local museum or art gallery, there are many activities that will entertain the kids without breaking the bank.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an affordable way to design or style your home for Xmas, look no further! Chat to our professional <a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/commercial-interior-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial interior design<\/a> team at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/\">Designbx<\/a> with our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/designbx\/15min\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free styling consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/style-quiz\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2850 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/resize-footer-1.jpg\" alt=\"Home interior styles - style quiz\" width=\"600\" height=\"161\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/resize-footer-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/resize-footer-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/resize-footer-1-450x121.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/resize-footer-1-225x60.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/resize-footer-1-20x5.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/resize-footer-1-570x153.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you believe we are just 6 weeks out from the festive season? 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