
The first step is to review the clutter in your home and see what you can do about it. Therefore a good place to start is to have a general tidy round and try to find permanent places to store items you only need on odd occasions. Any time you need to you will be able to easily purchase some cheap baskets and boxes to help you with storage. You will find that once you remove the clutter, you will want to concentrate on other areas of your home as well.
A quick strategy to get you started is to apply some paint to spaces that are looking particularly worn out such as skirting boards and window frames. You should also conduct a solid cleaning of your home in an effort to prepare for changes you want to make. If you have carpets inside your home you can give these a good clean too. Preferably, you would want a specialized carpet cleaner to do this but you could do it yourself. If you can't afford a professional carpet cleaner, you can do it yourself but it will be a lot of work.
The selling point for many homes is the kitchen or bathroom. While you may dream of having a totally new kitchen or bathroom for your makeover, it is probably not practical. It is possible to really enhance these rooms by simply replacing cabinet doors or drawers. The addition of several new faucets and lighting can start to give you the impression of a new room. It is possible to accomplish the same in your bathroom and you might want to change out old shower curtains and shower heads. The shower heads can be replaced with an item that uses less water, which, in turn, can save you money.
In some rooms merely the addition of a new rug or some cushions can give a room a completely new look. If you ever have a feature fireplace in your sitting room, it could create a more uplifting and homey place. Although it will involve some work and imagination, you can do some marvelous new things to your home without spending a lot of money.