If you think you need to spend a lot of money to make your lifestyle better at home, you're mistaken. You might also think you have to move houses or do a complete refurb to start feeling like you've moved up the social ladder. That's not the case either. If you want to improve your standard of living and make your life feel just that bit more comfortable at home, one or more of these tips could be for you. So let's take a look at them:

If you can't afford to decorate every room, target the kitchen first. Having a modern, new kitchen is going to make your home feel great as well as wow the most visitors. Not only does a new kitchen impress the most guests, it also adds the most value to your home when compared to other rooms. Yes, it might be a bit more expensive to do, but it's worth it. It could add more value to your home than you think, and it's often the first room on a prospective buyer's list when they look for their dream home. You can target some other rooms later, but if you really want to give your lifestyle a tweak, get a new kitchen.

Not only is under-floor heating a modern way to heat your home, but it's also likely to impress your visitors and make your life feel just that bit more luxurious. Not only that, but under-floor heating could actually save you money. That's right — some under-floor systems are actually more economical and a better way to heat your home effectively when compared to traditional heating. So if you want to bring your home into the 21st century and save money in the process, consider some under-floor heating.

Another way to bring your home into the 21st century is with a new lighting setup. Not only does the right mix of uplights and spotlights make your house seem classier, they also impress your guests and could improve the value of your property. You could also consider external lighting, which makes your home look great at night and is also a security feature.

If you need more living space to entertain guests or simply to have another bedroom, you should consider converting your garage. As you're probably aware, traditional extensions are expensive, but they're not the only way to get more living space. When converting a garage, you might only have to brick up one end and then do a bit of decorating, making it a much cheaper option when looking to add another room — no matter what you want it for.

If you really want to sit back and put your feet up, consider maid services. A good quality maid can help you enjoy more of your life at home so you can prioritize more important tasks, or simply relax and not worry about cleaning all the time.