Home improvement doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, there are many projects that you can do to give your home a fresh and updated look. Not all home renovation projects mean tearing down walls and replacing countertops. Instead, there are simple and easy projects that you can incorporate into your life.
If you are interested in selling your home, these minor DIY home improvements won’t increase the value of your home. Still, they will give your house an updated, fresh appearance that can increase the number of offers you receive or the speed at which your realtor can complete a sale. If you are interested in more home tips, check out the AHR Team blog!
Swap Out Dated Light Fixtures
A light fixture can completely change the look of a space. You can shift the entire room design by changing out a light fixture. Is that old chandelier above your dining room table making the room look more dated than it is? Change it out with something more modern or reuse the old chandelier by changing the color. If the old chandelier is an outdated brass color, spray paint the brass with an updated black or brown color. Not sure how to spray paint a chandelier? Check out this easy tutorial!
Add Some Floating Shelves
Do you have some unused space in your house or a mismatched bookshelf that doesn’t match the other décor? Try adding some floating shelves. Floating shelves are an easy way to update a space. Not only are floating selves an easy way to update a room, but they are usually easy to install. Almost all large retailers have some kind of floating shelves available. If you are an ambitious DIYer, check out 3 Ways to Build Floating Shelves.
Change Out The Hardware
Did you know that the hardware throughout your home can make it appear much more updated! This is an easy DIY home improvement. Changing the hardware on your kitchen and bathroom cabinets, even on older cabinets, gives them the appearance of being newer than they are. Changing doorknobs and hinges is another way to update the hardware throughout your home. While you may think this is a minor detail, it makes a big difference! Instead of an outdated brass, try black instead.
Bring the Outside Indoors
This might be surprising, but fake and real plants are very trendy. So, when you are making a list of DIY projects, don’t forget to bring a little bit of the outdoors inside. Repurpose old glass and clay containers by adding real or fake plants. Place them with intention throughout your home to give it a fresh appearance. Need some tips on the kind of things you can repurpose into potters? Check out this article!
Grab Some Paint
If you want to refresh your space without making significant changes, our first suggestion is always some paint. You can paint walls, cabinets, and furniture to give your home an updated appearance. Check out the top paint colors of 2022 from Benjamin Moore. Paint is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to change a space without intense renovation and making significant changes. If you are planning on selling your home, choose some of the year’s most popular colors to attract more buyers.
Refinish Your Tile
Do you have tile in your home that doesn’t need to be redone, but it could use an update? Use a tile and tub finishing kit to make your bathroom or kitchen sparkle! Many of these kits will have grout and tile looking almost brand new. The best part? Tile refreshing kits are way cheaper than replacing any tiles throughout your home.
Redo an Old Mirror
Do you have an old mirror that doesn’t match your décor, but you just can’t bring yourself to get rid of it? Make it a DIY home improvement project. Instead of selling on Facebook Marketplace, refurbish your old mirror. Mirrors are a great way to make your home feel bigger and can give the appearance of an updated look. Refurbish that old mirror by replacing or painting the frame and give it a new home somewhere around your house.
Freshen Up the Crown Moulding and Baseboards
If you want to give your home that cared-for appearance, an easy way to achieve this is by updating any crown molding and baseboards. Updating the baseboard could look like a deep clean, and updated paint job. Or, if the baseboards are beyond repair, grab some new baseboards at your local lumber yard.
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We hope you found your next DIY home improvement project. There is so much to consider when you are looking to sell your home, but that is why you need an agent you can trust! Our expert realtors will lead you through the process. If you are interested in purchasing a home or selling a home in East Central Indiana, learn more about American Heritage Realty. We have been in operation since 1977, and we have the expertise and technology to help you buy a home or sell a home. Get to know us!