1) Add a touch of color to your stairs
Staircase remodeling can cost a lot, and this trick will save you money if you do it yourself. Sarah Logan, editor of The Bunny Hub>>>P, recommends that you paint your staircase so that it looks like it has a carpet runner.“This gives you the cozy look and feel of a carpet, without the maintenance of owning a carpet,” she says.
If you’re going to take on this task, remember that painting can be a bit of a messy job.“Although we cover furniture and wear old clothes, often people forget about their phone,” says Jen Stark, founder of Happy DIY Home>>>P.“Place your phone in a simple plastic Ziplock, bag and it will stay paint-free and you can still use the screen.”
2) Focus on those fixtures
Upgrading a room doesn’t have to break the budget.“Without undergoing a major renovation or gut job, you can give your kitchen and bathroom a facelift by replacing handles and knobs,” says Bonnie Heatzig of The Luxury Real Estate Authority>>>P.“You can find knobs at places like Anthropologie or an antique store to add character and invoke your personality into your home.”
Consider replacing light fixtures to change the vibe of the room. They’re also pretty easy to install.“Think chandeliers in an entry foyer or over the dining table or new lighting over the bathroom vanity,” says Heatzig.