Simple Upgrades for Small Spaces

Below are 4 easy tips for organizing small spaces and upgrading your home with things that are simple and inexpensive.

Painting

This is probably the most simple, yet incredibly important, upgrade you can make to your home.  It is easy to transform dull and boring kitchen cabinets into something more vibrant and fun. Fresh paint throughout your home always makes it look updated. It is typically best to stay neutral with your wall colors.  However, you want to ensure your home is unique to you; so you might want to re-do a special room in a color that will be perfect for your particular taste.

Organizing

Organization probably makes you feel the best about yourself. Organizing something as simple  as your kitchen can make it more functional for you to use.  Re-doing even a small spice rack can make a huge difference in your kitchen.  It is amazing how organizing your pantry or your closet can really transform your home.  And don’t forget about organizing your garage as well.  Organizing any of these areas will make it easier and more functional for you to use.  A good organization session can make your home feel cleaner and lets you breathe better.

New rugs

Something people often overlook is simply changing out or adding a rug to your home.  It can totally change the look of your room right before your eyes. Whether you want to add a new rug to your living room or swap out your dark and outdated rug for something more calming like a neutral-colored rug, rugs have the ability to transform any room into a reflection of your own personal style. Be sure to get the right size for your room, as that can make a huge difference in bringing your room all together.

Lighting

Lighting is also something that is often overlooked.  The power of new lighting can change the whole ambiance of a room. Adding dimmers to your room can make all the difference in your home.  Lighting truly can turn any space in your home from boring and basic to fabulous. You can cater your lighting to your own needs and wants.  Look at all the lights in your home from hanging chandeliers to small nightstand lamps.  If the lights are too bright and unromantic, that can easily be fixed by swapping them our for dimmable lights that you can change with just the touch of a button.