Easy home makeover ideas

Easy House Makeover Ideas | Quick Home Makeovers

Just a little paint can transform a $1 light switch plate.

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Caught between your lack of time and the urge to give your home some spit and polish? Never fear.

These easy home makeover ideas will add panache in no time at all.

#1 Upgrade Your Light Switch Plates

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Upgrade your drab, plastic switch plates with snazzy covers that match or accent your décor. Even the most expensive brass switch plates cost less than $20 each.

Or, spend a buck for a plastic plate and decorate it yourself. Use craft paint, or cover the plate with decorative paper. You also can switch outlet covers, but don’t get too fancy. Outlet covers should blend with the wall.

#2 Paint Over Knicks and Scratches

A bit of new paint gives any room a fresh face, which is why you should keep extra color-matched paint after you remodel. Touch up banged-up baseboards, door and window trim, and wall marks that won’t wash away. Even spot painting requires care; use a drop cloth to protect other surfaces.

#3 Change Out Drawer and Door Hardware

Upgrade your kitchen or bathroom by installing new pulls and knobs. Be sure to measure drawer pulls so you won’t have to drill new holes.

Home improvement centers have a large selection of inexpensive pulls and knobs.

#4 Update Your Mailbox

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Bump up curb appeal by spray-painting your old mailbox.

You can freshen the same color, or go wild with bright hues. Don’t forget to scrub off dirt and rust before painting with rust-proof paint ($6 to $12 for a 10-ounce can; lots of decorative textures and colors).

#5 Make New House Numbers

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Decorative house numbers and plates give your home a custom and classy look. Some numbers are quick peel-and-stick affairs; others you’ll have to screw in. They’re made of wood, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and other materials; $6 to $30 each.

#6 Embellish Your Throne

A new toilet seat gives you a regal bearing. Plastic and enameled seats ($12 to $25) in a rainbow of colors add a dash of panache; a solid wood mahogany or walnut seat ($45-$60) makes an executive statement; cushioned seats ($15 to $20) won’t make a lasting impression — and that’s a good thing.

#7 Declutter

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You’ll be amazed how a 15-minute daily declutter can make a room look like new.

First, get rid of stuff from your fridge door: that large, blank canvas will immediately brighten your kitchen. Corral mail and papers in decorative boxes with tops that can close and hide the mess. Organize school supplies in caddies. Every day, tame a new spot.

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Home makeover ideas – simple ideas to transform your home

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If you have spent much more time scrutinizing your home in the past year, this list of home makeover ideas is for you.

Whether it’s a long-postponed decluttering day, a creative project or a decorating revamp, these ideas might have been on your wish list for some time – or maybe you are about to add them.

None of them is too effortful nor costly – and none should take up too much time (especially if you get someone else to do the work). However, these mini home makeover ideas do have the power to transform and brighten your home.

See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world's top experts

Home makeover ideas – to plan or try this weekend

Take your pick of these home makeover ideas – some will take an hour or two; others are more whole-weekend projects.

1. Get creative with craft

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Why not take the time to get your creative hat on and make the most of the supplies you have laying around your house? Whether it’s a DIY spring wreath, like the one above, using old birthday and celebration cards, wall paper samples, cotton, ribbon or leftover fabric – you’ll be amazed at what you can create to help give your home a makeover and have some fun in the process.

Why not create a fun piece of wall art and frame it to display in your home or use spare fabric to create DIY cushion covers? Not only will the items you create look great on display, but they’ll also be completely unique and personal to you.

You can also get the children involved to keep them entertained.

2. Create a gallery wall

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If creating a gallery wall in your home is a job you’ve been putting off for a while, now is your chance to get it done! It will create a fresh space in your home whilst helping to add something unique. Whatever your style, gallery walls can provide an instant home makeover that will totally transform any space in your house – whether it’s on your staircase, in your bedroom or pride of place in your living room. All you need is a selection of prints, some equipment to position them on the wall and a bit of creativity.

Creating a gallery wall doesn’t need to be complex or take hours on end. It's all about bringing together your favourite pieces that also showcase your personality. Experiment with different styles and types of wall art – whether that’s a mixture of bold block color prints, bright quirky patterns, typography images or your favourite family photos.

See: How to choose art for your home – curate a collection of beautiful artwork

3. Bring the outdoors indoors

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Nature can be a really simplistic but beautiful way to transform your home. If you have a garden that’s starting to bloom in the spring sunshine, why not bring a selection of flowers or a smaller plant indoors? They can make beautiful centrepieces for your dining room table and will add instant brightness in your living room.

If you’re going on a daily walk and pass some wild flowers growing, pick the petals and let them dry out. You can then use them to create natural homemade pot pourri that will make a wonderful addition to any room. Not only do plants and flowers instantly make your space look more beautiful, they can also boost our wellbeing and make us feel uplifted – making them the perfect addition to any home.

4. Reorganize and declutter

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If the rooms in your house have looked the same since you moved in, now might be the time to have a rethink.

Simply changing the position of the furniture in your home can be a really effective but easy way to give it a makeover. You could move items around to give you optimal space or shake up some of your décor by rearranging bookshelves or ornaments.

As well as transforming your home, removing any clutter and unwanted items can also be really beneficial for your mood, providing a positive, uplifting energy into your home.

5. Make the most of your favorite photos

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Many of us will have boxes of photo albums in our homes of all of our favorite memories from the years gone by. Or you might find that you have streams of photos on your phone camera roll. Well, now is the perfect time to utilize those photos to create something beautiful in your home.

Print a selection of your favorite online or choose a selection that have been stored in your attic to create an eye-catching feature wall in your home. Or, if you don’t want to display them on the wall, hang them creatively with bunting or string and some clips.

This can instantly transform any room in your house and make you feel happy each time you catch a glimpse of your favorite memories.

6. Give your headboard a new look

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With a wealth of headboard ideas to choose from, you can create a focal point in your bedroom by re-covering your existing headboard with some fabric. Be it a beautiful plain velvet, abstract print or a blousy floral, it’s a weekend job that will transform your bedroom. Fabric by Rapture & Wright at The Fabric Collective .

7. Go floral in a white kitchen

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White kitchens are essentially a blank canvas and allow you to get creative when you want to add in a decorative aspect – this is where wallpaper comes in. It could be one wall or an alcove yet it could transform the overall feel of your room.

See: Country wallpaper ideas for kitchens – cover your walls with playful prints

8.

Add a trim to a lampshade or two

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Colorful lampshades are big news right now, so why not add a trim to your existing shades like Penny Morrison has here? Choose a contrasting color for impact - there’s plenty of trims to choose from – pom poms, beading or fringing to name but a few.

See: Frills and ruffles are the latest interiors trend – and we're on board

9. Add character to plain walls and furniture

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The beauty of this kind of decoration is that the looser you work, the better it will look. These panels and sideboard were influenced by the Charleston House , home of the Bloomsbury Group in Sussex, England, and painted by the fabulous Annie Sloan . She shares the beauty of this style below;

‘These designs were all painted freehand but I am not averse to using a few household items such as plates, mugs, and bowls to create shapes – the beauty of freehand, of course, is you get these fabulous charming wibbly lines.

'Remember that wobbly lines are a part of the charm of this type of design, and you’ll make life easier for yourself if you’re working on a textured “imperfect” surface rather than a freshly plastered wall.’

10. Turn your shower into a work of art

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Does your bathroom need a revamp? Wall&decò’s waterproof wallpaper can be applied over existing tiles, Kirsten Wain, designer at West One Bathrooms explains:

''Wall&decò's waterproof wallpaper can be installed directly inside the shower providing a seamless surface that's low maintenance, easy to clean and perfect for making a bold statement.'

We think it looks stunning, too.

11. Make a frilly curtain to hide clutter

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Time to dust off the Bernina and source some pretty florals or ginghams to hide all those unsightly pieces under our sinks. It’s a trend from the past that we feel is sneaking back as interior designer, Carlos Garcia explains:

’I love a skirted basin in a bathroom and kitchen.

It’s the perfect way to soften edges, adds warmth, allows you to indulge in your favourite fabric and it hides a multitude of sins.’

12. Use the rule of symmetry

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Sometimes a reshuffle can be all that’s needed to give a space a new lease of life and symmetry can be your organizational friend, as New Orleans interior designer, Maureen Stevens explains:

‘Symmetry is what makes a space beautiful – to designers, all we need is balance, things don't have to be matchy-matchy. In this vignette, a bold wallpaper called for the other items to be in perfect symmetry, such as the table lamps and X-benches.’

13. Get creative with china

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It’s time to stop hiding away those favorite plates and hang them on your walls instead, as Ana Moisin, Head Interior Designer at OKA explains.

‘I like to display china in a geometric pattern, and for a more contemporary angle, incorporate plain white pieces alongside intricate patterns in the wall design.

The most important thing is to position them in a place where they can take center stage and you can really appreciate the craftsmanship – above a console, for example.’

See: 5 tips for displaying china you didn't know you didn't know

14. Paint or wallpaper a ceiling in a color

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This trend has been with us for a while, but we predict it’s going to gather pace this year, partly spurred on by this project by Joanna Gaines.

It’s certainly a design feature that takes a certain boldness, but you can use a pale shade for added, but subtle, interest.

Artist, designer and owner of Home Ec , Natalie Papier has embraced colorful ceilings to great effect in her home – it works particularly well in rooms that have high ceilings, so if your space feels a bit cavernous and you desire a more cozy feel, it is worth experimenting with

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Declutter your pantry

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We realise this may not sound like the most exciting activity to do on a weekend, but you will be very pleased with yourself when you can find your favorite spices at the first attempt the next day.

One of our favorite pantry organization ideas comes from interior designer, Katharine Pooley , who says, 'It might sound simple, but make sure the taller items go towards the back; it’s easy to put things at the front when you’ve just used them, but that will lead to smaller items getting forgotten about at the back, plus a general untidy feel.'

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Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

Simple ideas for do-it-yourself apartment design

It just so happens that we are ready to start repairs only when both the furniture and the decoration are already in a deplorable state. And if the house is more or less clean, neat and functioning, but it has long been boring and boring, you won’t wait for repairs from us. We stubbornly do not want to admit to ourselves that we are tired of the once beloved atmosphere and decor. Why change something? After all, repairs are long, dirty and expensive.

We assure you, not always. We have collected for you easy-to-implement ideas for decorating an apartment with your own hands. They are able to cheer up even the most dull room. Act decisively, and a good mood will not keep you waiting!

Rebecca Hayes Interiors

Paste new wallpaper on top of old
No need to peel off the wallpaper or level the wall - paste the new wallpaper on top of the old.

Often it is these preliminary works that discourage any desire to make repairs - while the wallpaper is still holding, we are literally too lazy to touch them.

True, you can stick wallpaper on top of the wallpaper only in the case of a paper cover (nothing will stick on bulky foamed vinyl). Another important point: make sure that old wallpaper will not show through the new wallpaper.

Tip:
You don't have to cover the whole room, just cover one wall. For example, behind the head of the bed in the bedroom, nursery or behind the TV in the living room.

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Louise de Miranda

Make “Patchwork” Walls of the wallpaper
Anti -Crisian decoration - collecting the rest of the Solo Roulon acquaintances (believe me, everyone has one). The result is unpredictable, but so much the better! - you will get a real wall of friendship.

Pick up patches of different colors, patterns and textures, and then stick them on part of the wall. The proportion between the glued and unglued area should be 2:3, never 1:1.

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Add an accent spot
A splash of color made with paint will brighten up any room. It is not necessary to paint the entire wall: it takes a long time, and besides, you risk getting tired of it quickly. Apply the new color only half the height or even a third - exactly as long as the can of paint remaining from the repair lasts.

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Seymour-Smith Architects

If your shelving doesn't have a back wall, repaint the wall behind it with a new contrasting color.

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Outline
Paint can be used to trace a kitchen niche, window frame, headboard and more.

To draw the strip neatly, be sure to use a level (for a straight line) and stock up on masking tape.

Tip:
An alternative design option is to stick a strip of colored paper tape over the wall with wallpaper. Ask for washi-tape, or Japanese scotch tape, at hobby and art stores.

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Order vinyl decals to your liking
In fact, this is a "first aid kit" for changing the mood in the room. Stickers are a very effective solution. But they will suit you only if nothing else “happens” on the wall. It is better if the walls are plain. But stickers are definitely contraindicated for a large pattern on the wallpaper.

Irina Tatarnikova Decor

Organize a permanent exhibition
Another way to decorate an empty wall is to hang photo frames. A seemingly chaotic, careless gallery will make the interior more personal. The exposure can be changed at least every month: thanks to Instagram, everyone has plenty of funny pictures.

Laura Kirar Design

Put the scenery on the shelf
If you have plenty of photos and paintings, but you are not at all sure that you can effectively group the exhibits, hang the shelves in several lines. They will create a platform for all the things and accessories that inspire you at the moment. And every time you want something new, just rearrange or completely change the composition. In addition, you do not have to once again make holes in the walls.

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Adding "art"
It is not necessary to spend money on paintings in baguettes - a poster with an unusual quote or even just a piece of bright textile on a stretcher will successfully fulfill the role of a work of art in a modern interior. By the way, it can also be a colorful rug - only if it does not resemble grandmother's tapestries with deer.

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Throw the pattern on the ceiling
Raise your head - there is so much room for your imagination on the ceiling.

The ceiling can be pasted over with wallpaper with a pattern, painted in one or more colors, and also applied with acrylic paint patterns on a stencil.

Adeeni Design Group

Ceiling Appliqué
If you love crafts, think of ceiling appliqués. For their manufacture, you can use paper, cardboard, fabric, and also foam. The easiest way to fix applications to the ceiling is with double-sided tape.

Dembowski & Tikhonova Architects

Glue decorative molding
If you've always liked ceiling moulding, feel free to install thin molding on the ceiling. The fragments are quite light and durable, in addition, they can be glued to the ceiling using "liquid nails".
This solution is suitable for painted (whitewashed) or suspended plasterboard ceilings: after installing the stucco, we recommend repainting the ceiling.

Ingrained Wood Studios

Ceiling stencil or sticker
If your plan is not to use the entire ceiling area, you can decorate only the area around the chandelier.

Use a stencil - it's very easy. Attach it to the ceiling with tape and paint over with paint (including acrylic or spray paint). An even more “lazy” option is the same vinyl stickers.

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22 DIY Creative Ideas to Transform Your Home That Will Help You Change Your Home in 1 Day + Photos & Video

Who has ideas for transforming your home? Probably, every person wants his apartment to be a stylish and cozy place, so that all friends, relatives and acquaintances who come to the house do not consider inexpensive furniture that catches the eye, in general, so that the interior of the house is visually more expensive than it actually is. deed.

With the help of creative ideas for the home, this is quite possible.

Contents:

1 #1 Linoleum painting
2 #2 Textile
3 #3 Wires
4 #4 Second wind for old items
5 #5 Ceiling
6 #6 Window cornice
7 #7 Wall
8 #8 High skirting boards
10 No.
10 VAZ VAZA
11 No. 11 Graphic pattern
12 No. 12 curtains
No.3 SPRIGE
14 No. 14 RADs
No. 16 No. 16 No. 16 No. 16 17 №17 Cases (knitted)
18 No. 18 butterflies
19 No. 19 Gallery for family
20 No. 20 flowers
21 No. 21 chestnut and decor
222 Herbarium

No. . Simple squares or Christmas trees (type of linoleum) can also be changed. First, rinse the linoleum with water and soda, and after it dries, cover with a primer, at the final stage with paint (we recommend using oil). Also use stencils for special and neat ornaments.

№2 Textiles

Simple things and books can be functional, but they don't look very nice in general. The best way to dilute this would be to install a curtain rod with curtains.

No. 3 Wires

All the wires that stick out of your wall are very ugly, so we advise you to use one of the following options for getting rid of them:

- Use a special box;
- Arrange from the side of the artistic image, using the room itself as a decor;
- Move the wires into the wall.

№4 A second wind to old objects

This creative idea for the home can be realized with a simple colored tape or spray, for example, to change the look of a refrigerator. By painting it in one color, it will become brighter, if the shade is very bright, we advise you to diversify the colors. For example, repaint with polka dots, make it striped, cover with a layer of paint with a slate effect. Turn your refrigerator into a real art object.

#5 Ceiling

Choose the color you want your ceiling to be. The fact that dark shades look gloomy, and bright ones look too strong, is all a lie. Quite the contrary, experiment and choose your ideal option.

№6 Window cornice

If your apartment has a small window, then with the help of a curved cornice it can appear visually larger. This option can also be transformed = an internal balcony using simple blackout curtains, behind which there will be an ottoman or an armchair.

#7 Wall

Walls that have been repainted halfway can make your ceiling look taller.
Everything must be perfect, that is, white top black bottom. Remember!

№8 High skirting boards

The idea for the house is decoration with a skirting board. With it, you can transform the interior of not only the room, but the entire apartment. The high plinth is very massive and spectacular, however, the price for it will be much higher. We advise you to use molding, its cost is much lower, and you can install it by fastening it over the original plinth. We also recommend repainting it, and the decor element will look great throughout the apartment.

No. 9 Armchair in a bright shade

If you have old armchairs in your house, textile paint will help bring them back to life. We advise you to repaint the fabric upholstery in a very bright color, for example, yellow, coral or blue. After the paint has dried, we advise you to repaint the legs of the chair, for example, in a white shade, only here be sure to use a simple paint.

№10 Glass vase

Plain vases made of plastic or glass are a very popular piece of furniture.

Pick up a golden spray can and scotch tape, and start pumping your simple vase, a couple of straight or curved golden lines on a simple vase can transform it and set the style.

№11 Graphic pattern

A graphic pattern on the wall can be designed and made using colored adhesive tape or electrical tape. For example, you can use all the colors of the rainbow.

#12 Curtains

Have you heard of designer curtains? For example, you can recolor your curtains in a gradient, or just a shade of burgundy - this way you will make them stylish and modern. Use a simple bucket and special paint for this. To adjust the shade, dip the fabric gradually.

№13 Candlestick

Almost every container can be transformed, the main thing is to stock up on a good creative idea for the home.
For example, take plastic spoons and repaint them in a shade that is pleasant for you, then glue them to the walls of the container with glue - this way you will have a beautiful candlestick.

No. 14 Rugs

With the help of cans of paint and the so-called kraft paper, you can turn a simple carpet into very bright fruit slices.

№15 Floor lamp

With the help of a mustache and gradient painting, you can transform a simple floor lamp into a trendy piece of furniture in the room. If you have a modern interior, then such a move can change your room and apartment as a whole.

No. 16 Headboard by the bed

If your wall is made in a light color and the headboard by the bed is very small, then make it visually larger by gluing thick paper with drawings and photographs to the wall. If you don't have artistic skill, use stencils.

№17 Covers (knitted)

A great idea for the home is to transform flower pots - you can decorate them with knitted covers.

№18 Butterflies

The so-called glass cloche on a stand can seriously transform the room of a creative person. Inside such an object, you can come up with a large number of different compositions. For example, you can hang paper butterflies on thin wires.

№19 Family gallery

Use family photos to decorate an entire wall in your parents' bedroom or in the hallway. We advise you not to use simple frames, but to order an original collage.

No. 20 Flowers

You can decorate the walls with or real flowers. For example, collect a lot of feathers of different colors of flowers, and make a composition out of them to your taste.

No. 21 Chest of drawers and decor

A simple chest of drawers can also be changed by carefully painting it in your favorite colors.