Remodeling on a Budget? Redo Your Molding or Trim

What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report, released in June. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the end goals.

While many home renovations can be a costly undertaking, there are still several ways you can remodel the look and feel of yours when on a budget.  Here’s one to consider: Redo Your Molding or Trim.

Interior design styles have gotten simpler over recent years, requiring fewer fancy details, but crown molding and trim can still be an eye-catching element that makes a room look fresh.

Installing molding along your living room ceiling may sound relatively simple, but it’s not an easy DIY project, and any flaws will be really easy to spot.  Many designers recommend hiring a professional who has experience with such a project. If you’re renovating your living room, you can offset the cost by doing the demolition work on a wall or pulling up carpeting.

How much will it cost?  Fixr reports the average cost to have crown molding professionally installed in a 16-by-20-foot living room is $900.

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