A new year often sparks the urge to refresh your surroundings and rethink how your home supports your lifestyle. While some people consider moving to find their dream space, meaningful upgrades can sometimes make all the difference right where you are. From comfort to accessibility and convenience, these lesser-known home upgrades can help transform your space in practical and unexpected ways.
Put in some hanging chairs. This is one quick upgrade for your living area that takes hanging out to a whole new level. The trick with these chairs is to pick the right spot and leave enough space between them so that if a few folks are using them, nobody feels crowded. They can really transform your space and give any room a stylish, eye-catching look.
Switch to a zero-threshold shower. Also called a curbless shower, this design can transform your bathroom. It uses a trench drain and a slight slope to contain water in the shower area without the need for a curtain, shower door or lip to enter it. It has the advantage of being more accessible than other types of showers, while also giving your bathroom a clean, minimalist look.
Convert to a heated driveway. Never want to shovel snow again? The next time you have your driveway resurfaced, consider having a heating element added below it. As an extra upside, it also means cutting down on pouring road salt all over your driveway and avoiding all that salty runoff into the grass or sewer.
Make the leap to smart home appliances. Smart appliances have been growing in popularity thanks to their ability to work effectively with less input. The technology is getting even better — think laundry machines that can tell what type of load you’ve put in and set themselves automatically. Or other appliances, like Samsung’s Bespoke AI line, that can connect the smart devices in your home together to create a home environment that intuitively responds to you. They adapt to your routines and habits, anticipating what you need and can even alert you when they notice something unusual.
When you’re upgrading your home, remember it’s not just about the look. Go with the updates that make your home feel modern, make life easier and truly make the space your own.
Find out more at samsung.com/bespoke-home.
— News Canada
