Tips for a low maintenance interior design

Frankly, there is nothing like a no-maintenance home but you can really achieve a low-maintenance home. A few tips to be taken and you won’t need to spend the entire weekend cleaning the house. These tips and tricks will help you spend more time off the feet.

 

·        High quality low maintenance materials - The first and foremost tip for a low maintenance home is not to compromise on quality of materials. If you want a low maintenance home, opt for high quality materials including the flooring, all kinds of fixtures and even appliances. The better the quality, the lesser is the need of repairs and replacements. Durable materials offer longevity and lesser upkeep compared to less sturdy items.

 

·        Declutter for minimalism – Minimalism not only creates a modern and peaceful environment, it also requires lesser cleaning and organizing. If you are clear about what items belong to your space, you do not need regular decluttering. A natural color palette also hides dust and require lesser cleaning than bolder shades.

 

 

·        Hard flooring – Durable flooring like porcelain tiles, vinyl flooring etc. offer longevity as compared to marble and hardwood which require regular polishing to maintain the shine. Also, carpets need regular vacuuming. So, choose everything depending on how much time you can invest in maintaining your abode. 

 

·        Artificial lawn – If you want a low or no maintenance lawn, artificial grass comes to the rescue. Lay it and your vibrant lawn is ready. It is durable and perfect for all seasons. You can just add a few small planters to filter the air around you. Maintain them easily with just a water hose.

 

  

·        Furniture with clean lines – Clean lines keep everything uncluttered. Simple furniture designs, easy to wipe materials will help you invest less time maintaining the house and more time in yourself.

 

·        Avoid matt finishes – Glossy finishes are easy to clean by simply wiping away the dirt whereas matt finishes require more time to clean and maintain. So, choose quartz over marble, tiles over wooden floor.

 

 

·        Maximum natural light – Natural light not only helps our body get vitamin D, improves sleep and makes us happy but it helps us save our finances. It can eliminate the requirement of artificial lights saving the monthly electricity bills and maintenance.

 

·        Storage – You must use every nook and corner of your house. You can have storage space for items that you are not going to use for some time and you also must have storage space for the things that you use all the time. So, you must plan your storage so that it can help you clean up quickly.