Tik Tok’s ever-growing popularity has brought us a surplus of great home decorating hacks and ideas, from painting existing tiles, to fixing squeaky staircases. Here, Adam Clark at My Local Toolbox presents Tik Tok’s top ways to add up to £7,500 of value to your home, for under £600.
Paint your tiles – @averagebutinspired
Cost: £100
Value added: £400
Start by cleaning and scrubbing the tiles thoroughly, then sand them to scuff them up a little. It is a good idea to opt for a strong primer first, to ensure your paint job is long-lasting. Apply 2 to 3 coats of your chosen paint. Your bathroom will look brand new, whilst adding up to £400 to your home’s value.
Add office space @funcydecor2021
Cost: £300
Value added: £800
When you are working from home, it might be a struggle to find a peaceful working environment, or you could just need a space to stay focused. If you want a desk at home, but you have limited space, the Cloffice might be just what you need.
Take some time to measure your designated closet, choosing a desk and accessories that fit the space well. This hack could cost up to £300, depending on the furniture you opt for, however the added value to your home for its new office space? £800.
Install DIY wall panelling – g_carr_joinery
Cost: £500
Value added: £1,500
This simple DIY addition to your home can add £1,500 to its value. Despite the simplicity of this hack, adding wall panelling to a basic wall can seriously upscale the look of your desired room. You can create an attractive feature wall in a living room or bedroom, or even a hallway. You will need to spend around £500 for this DIY hack, add a lick of paint, and you can completely change the aesthetic of a room in your house overnight.
Add smart features – Alexa99
Cost: £600
Value added: £1,000
Another great way to upgrade your home is to add some smart features that ask a virtual assistant to carry out everyday tasks. Whether it be turning on the shower after a long day or switching your lights on and off. Just setting up at home smart features is guaranteed to give your home a high-tech and modern feel. This inexpensive hack can add a value of up to £1000 to your home, and you will never have to turn on the microwave by yourself again.
Vinyl your kitchen tops –jesrosevinyl
Cost: £150
Value added: £700
Using vinyl to upgrade your kitchen tops is a low-cost way to add a significant amount of value to your home. Getting your kitchen tops refitted is often expensive, however, with vinyl you can do it yourself at home, for a fraction of the price. This is also a great idea in rental properties, as the vinyl can be removed before your tenancy is up.
Build your own library –librariankristyn
Cost: £300
Value added: £800
If you frequent booktok, you might have a large collection of books, without sufficient storage space. Building aesthetically pleasing bookshelves to display your favourite novels in your home not only looks great in a home office or living space, but for just £300 this convenient feature could add £800 of value to your home.
Depersonalise your living space – Simmoneclock
Cost: £0
Value added: £400
‘Depersonalise’ your living space, to give it a light and bright look. Remove any towels from the kitchen tops or toiletry bottles from the bathroom and find them new homes, in drawers, cupboards or baskets. You could replace the items with accessories, like vases, flowers, and trays to make your space stay stylish without clutter.
If you’re hoping to sell your house, this is also a good hack as it can help potential buyers to envision their own personal items in the house a lot better.
Pressure wash your garden patio – coppergreenhq
Cost: £300
Value added: £1,000
If you choose to power wash your patio, you could be adding a value of £1000 to your home, but only spending £300.
The difference between a patio before and after it has been power washed is significant, and a dirty patio can accentuate any uneven areas or cracks in the surface whilst also looking dirty. A clean patio is a lot more attractive, and your outdoor area will look brand new!
Update your front door – allthingskatiesantana
Cost: £150
Value added: £700
There is no doubt that your front entry is your home’s first impression, so it makes sense to make it as appealing as possible, and you can too for only £150. Choose a doormat that you love and add a stylish collection of plants and baskets.
Fix your squeaky stairs – thehomeimprovementsuk
Cost: £100
Value added: £250
Putting an end to squeaky stairs may seem like an impossible task; however, it is possible with a cheap and simple bargain fix.
Pick up some PVC glue and mix it with water. Then, pour it into the gaps of your squeakiest stairs; simple, and you’ve added £250 of value to your home.
