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A new year means new goals and for many of us, that means improvements to our homes. As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, homeowners everywhere are looking for cost-effective and easy ways to improve their homes. From panelling to decking, we have come up with the top DIY home improvement ideas and trends that will be big in 2023.

Add Some Wall Panelling

Panelling was one of the biggest home trends in 2022 and it doesn't look to be going away anytime soon. It is easy to see why this home trend is becoming an enduring one. Not only can panelling add interest to a blank space, but it can be used as an architectural tool to help zone spaces, insulate walls and improve acoustics. It is traditional yet modern at the same time and can be an inexpensive and simple DIY home improvement.

There are so many different types of panelling to add to your home and all are easy to DIY. Cut MDF sheets to size to create board and batten panels or shiplap panelling for a more traditional look and make it really pop with a couple of coats of paint. If you want to celebrate the natural beauty of wood in your panelling, then opt for plywood sheets , which can be cut to size. You can add an array of different panelling styles around your home too, from eye-catching geometric pattern panelling to half-wall panelling - the possibilities are endless.

Create Period Features

Bring character and charm to your walls by adding some period features or renovate existing period features to bring them back to life. You can use details such as mouldings, architraves and ceiling roses to create elegant and sophisticated period features. For example, you could use a decorative moulding either halfway up your walls or as a picture rail to break up higher ceilings. Add paint above or below for a statement look. Mouldings can also be used to add shadow box wainscoting to walls for a classic and elegant look.

Freshen up your kitchen

Updating your kitchen can have a huge impact on your home, but we all know a new kitchen can cost tens of thousands of pounds. Give your kitchen a simple and cost-effective upgrade in 2023 with a lick of paint. If you have wooden or shaker-style units, you can completely transform your space by repainting them. Be sure to properly clean and prep doors first, apply a good quality primer and then finish with a suitable cupboard or wood paint. Ronseal One Coat Cupboard and Melamine Paint promises to help transform your interior wood in one quick and easy coat, meaning this is a big home improvement which can be done in just a matter of days. At Mill Timber Direct, we have all the tools and accessories you need to get it done.

Work On Your Kerb Appeal

Don't forget to consider your home's exterior when drawing up your 2023 home improvement ideas. Just a few simple changes can really help to boost your kerb appeal and make your home stand out to passers-by for all the right reasons. Consider smaller details such as your garden and side gates. Do your current gates need a revamp? Would replacing your gates help to improve the look of your home? Are they currently mismatched? Wooden garden gates such as the modern and stylish Curved Caradon Gate can add a natural appearance to your home, blending in easily with the landscape around them. The appearance of wooden gates can also be changed quickly and easily simply by adding a coloured paint or stain.

Create a Dining Deck

Decking remains a popular home improvement and one which looks to be going strong into 2023. Over the past few years, we have really changed the way we view our outdoor space, seeing it as an extension of our homes. You can easily add decking to your back garden to create a stylish outdoor dining space to entertain friends or simply a space to relax. If you want your outdoor space to be lower maintenance, then opt for composite decking. You will need to clean it, but composite decking will not require regular staining or painting and is strong and durable. Use grey composite decking for a thoroughly modern look which will really enhance your garden.  For a traditional, more natural look to your space, go for timber decking which also lends itself to decking panels and elegant spindles to really enhance the look of your decking zone.

 

Find everything you need to complete your 2023 home improvement goals at Mill Timber Direct. If you have any questions or queries then please get in touch with our expert team & we will be happy to help.