You don’t need to completely change out your home decor to upgrade your space. With a few simple tweaks (and maybe a short trip to your favorite hardware store or home goods shop) you can quickly and easily breathe new life into your existing space. From rearranging what you already have to bringing in new, fresh touches that make all the difference, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite simple ways to upgrade your home decor.
Whether you’re looking for a quick refresh, a major overhaul, or just want a simple weekend project, explore our easy home decor upgrades and make your home feel fresh, new, and totally you.
Change Your Paint Color
Never underestimate the power of a fresh coat of paint! Changing the color of your walls can easily transform a room, and it’s pretty budget-friendly, too. Choose a calming neutral or think outside the box with a daring accent wall that draws the eye to your favorite part of the room. You can also consider painting concrete floors, brick elements, or even your furniture to tie it all together!
Whatever color you choose, try to match it with your existing color scheme for a simple and easy upgrade to your space.
Breathe New Life Into Old Furniture
Skip the expensive trip to your local furniture store and elevate your space with easy DIY furniture that you can do from the comfort of your own home. The antique dresser grandma gave you a few years ago? It’s probably just waiting for a fresh coat of paint or a new lacquer finish. If a piece has good bones, there’s practically endless possibilities for its usage, and the internet is full of great ideas for simple furniture upgrades.
There’s tons of easy furniture DIY projects out there—but some of our favorites include hand-distressing an old cabinet or replacing an aging headboard with modern, fresh elements.
Add More Mirrors
Create the illusion of more space in your home by adding more mirrors to your home. Mirrors are also a great way to add more light to a room, making for a more welcome and inviting space. Explore quirky styles and show off your unique decor style with a statement piece that can easily become a focal point in your room. Have fun and experiment with placement, too—hang your new mirror above your couch, prop it up against a wall, or even display it on a ceiling for a daring, bold placement.
Discover mirror options at your favorite home goods store or browse a local thrift shop or flea market for a unique, vintage piece that will instantly transform your space.
Upgrade Your Lighting
Switch out your basic box store lamps and faded shades with completely new fixtures that will make a statement in your space without too much effort. Take inspiration from your favorite home decor magazines or dive into a new Pinterest board and explore fresh designs options like a modern rustic chandelier. Feel free to go bold, and mix and match decor styles, too—if your new lighting fixture doesn’t match your space, you can always move it around to a different room and see how it looks there.
Don’t be afraid to play around with the color, shape, and size of your bulbs as well. Small tweaks like that make a huge difference when upgrading your home’s decor.
Change Out The Little Things
If you want a simple decor upgrade that doesn’t involve a weekend-long DIY project, consider changing out your home decor accessories. Change out your faded pillow cushions for fresh, luxury designer pillows or switch out the art on your walls to more modern pieces. Take a look at your shelves, too. Switching out your pictures or rearranging your favorite vignettes are another great way to refresh your space in a pinch.
Get a New Rug
Do you already love your current interior styling, but still think it needs a little extra something? Create a sense of continuity in your space with a luxury rug that ties all of your design elements together and provides a solid foundation for any new decor you might introduce later. Keep things neutral with a fuzzy, gray option or embrace the bohemian with a classic Persian piece.
Rugs are also a great way to define areas, especially in homes with open floor plans. Play around with shapes and make sure to get the right size when you’re searching for the perfect piece.
Be Your Own Interior Designer
Whatever upgrades speak most to you, remember that this is your home. There’s no rules here! If a piece really resonates with you, it will likely resonate in your space, too. Make your house a home with our simple home decor upgrades and get inspired with other home staging tips and interior design ideas.
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Thanks for giving me these helpful ideas. I think I would change the paint color of my living room soon and will also add more mirrors. The bigger the mirror, the more light it will reflect, creating the illusion of a much larger room.