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Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to get your home to feel like it really is your own. This takes getting used to what you bought and accepting the thing that were built into the home. Lots of time this is difficult because there are things you just don’t like or are simply uncomfortable with.

In that case, the only real option is to call in a professional and do some remodeling. With this strategy you can make your home have the exact look and feel you like and you will truly begin to feel at home.

Here are a few things you can do to make your house feel like home:

New Paint

Picking the color of your home gives you the chance to put your stamp on it. Choose to start with the exterior and pick a color you will be ecstatic to see when you come down the street. Many older homes have bland or dull colors while newer homes have a variety of browns, blues and even pastels. Pick from a palate you love and make a not so obvious choice. You may find something you never thought of and have your spirits lifted. Use a professional painter and call in a contractor to put in outdoor lighting that can enhance the color at night. A few sconces in the right places will work wonders.

In the interior, you can make each room its own special place with paint and wall treatments. See which works best and do not be afraid to be bold. One room might be begging for wall paper while another might need a just off white paint to compliment the art work you have. Or, you might want a similar color scheme throughout the house. Remember here also to put in the right lighting fixtures. So call your contractor and have him place lighting where ti works best in the room.

Replace Windows

Older windows can do so much to darken a room. Older and smaller homes tend to have small windows limiting the amount of natural light and air flow into the room. Having the right windows makes everything better and brightens your mood. So bring in a contractor and go shopping at Community Builders Tulsa to take a look at which windows throughout the house need to be replaced for maximum effect. Also put some focus on upgrading window treatments. You can opt for full-height shutters so you have more control over the light and warmth that enters your home and additional privacy, or just change curtains and drapes. Either way, you will make a big difference. 

Change the kitchen

The kitchen is becoming the hangout place in most home but unfortunately many of them simply are not built for it. These means people are constantly running into each other there. Look at expanding the size and functions of your kitchen to make it the most comfortable. Knock down an unnecessary wall and put in an island to make it gorgeous and change cabinets and appliances to make it more functional. You can make major changes at various price points and it all starts with your desire. 

New Flooring

Dingy carpets can really dull down a living spaces. Today people love wood so put in a hardwood floor for a sleek and contemporary appearance. These days flooring has come way down in price and gone way up in options. Choose a light floor color to brighten a room or a darker color to make it look more elegant.

Finally, place your things around the house. Adding personal items like pictures, pillows and rugs gives you a sense that your house is your home.