Five Simple Enhancements That Boost Your Home’s Appeal

If your home needs some refreshing or modernizing touches, here are a few DIY upgrades that could completely revamp it.

When it comes to renovating your home, small changes can often have the greatest impact. Even small improvements can add great appeal.

These quick and straightforward improvements allow you to see immediate results of your hard work by getting involved.

Here are a few ways you can start.

1. Enhance Your Front Door
Your front door is the face of your home – making a first impression and setting the scene for what lies ahead – so take time and effort in making sure that first impression counts.

An attractive exterior paint job can dramatically increase your home’s curb appeal and provide an inviting entranceway.

According to experts, the key to successful painting lies in properly prepping before you even pick up a brush – and using only high-grade tools and materials available within your budget.

Rushing a job and using inferior materials will only cause more work down the line.

To achieve an extremely high-quality result, using high-grade paint with a 4mm Ultra Microfibre roller will produce a sleek surface finish.

Before painting, take the time and care needed to properly prepare the area by cleaning and filling any holes or spaces with filler materials.

Monarch’s painting expert Mark O’Connor recommends investing in quality tools to achieve clean lines, smooth finishes, and even coverage.

“Whenever I’ve worked with DIY’ers on their paint projects, they’ve been amazed at the difference premium quality brushes and rollers make to the overall paint finish,” according to him.

“They make the job simpler, quicker and more fulfilling.

2. Revamp Your Walls
A fresh coat of paint on the walls can instantly transform a room – but which tools can help ensure the best possible result?

Invest in a paint kit designed specifically for walls to make the job simpler.

Before beginning painting, take care to fill any dents or scratches in the walls and protect your floors with an excellent drop sheet. This will help ensure a professional-quality result.

Choose a hue that complements the furniture and decor already present in your room, or go for something bold to give your space an eye-catching update.

Don’t forget to properly prepare your walls by cleaning, patching any holes or cracks, and priming before painting for an expert finish.

3. Upgrade Your Bathroom Bathrooms can benefit greatly from receiving a makeover with paint; don’t be put off, however; often all that’s necessary are minor touch ups to bring new life to the space.

Consider painting your walls in soothing hues for an atmosphere reminiscent of spa facilities, or make a statement by opting for bolder hues.

Walls Doors and Trim Brushes are great starting tools for smaller touch up projects, as they’re suitable for painting flat or panel doors, walls and trims of various shapes and sizes.

These brushes are made with Monarch filament to achieve the ideal finish and can be used with both water-based and oil-based paints.

4. Add a feature wall
No longer considered outdated, feature walls can add dramatic style with minimal effort and time required to transform a room.

Opt for one wall that serves as the centerpiece, such as that behind your bed or fireplace, and paint it in an eye-catching hue or pattern for maximum impact.

Tools can make all the difference when it comes to making work easier, so consider investing in this low sheen paint roller cover with greater coverage for an efficient painting job.

An accent wall can quickly bring more character and charm into any space, creating an immediate upgrade and inviting environment.

5. Consider an Exterior Update
Wanting to add street appeal and make a lasting impression upon visitors to your home? Don’t neglect its exterior!

Mr O’Connor said one home he recently visited stood out thanks to its captivating fence.

“Replacing an outdated front fence with a brand new timber structure painted in light shades made all the difference in appearance.

These exterior brushes are great for fencing projects and come complete with this fence brush and pack to provide a professional-looking finish.

But if you need assistance choosing the appropriate tools for the job, Monarch’s product finder will assist in selecting appropriate equipment to give your place that extra boost it needs.