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    38 Ways To Upgrade Your Space That Don't Require A Ton Of Work

    Little effort, big payoff.

    1. Apply some peel-and-stick wallpaper in a fun print to make a statement without being too over the top. If you're a renter, this is a great non-permanent option!

    A living room with one wall covered in the wallpaper in Frost

    2. Keep your closet from becoming a chaotic mess with some shelf dividers, which you can place anywhere that could benefit from some organization. No more ruffling through a pile of towels whenever you look for a pillowcase.

    3. If your space gets chilly, use an under-door draft stopper to seal up the space the cold air is coming in from. You can also put it in a window, and if you have noisy neighbors, this will help drown them out!

    A customer review photo of the draft stopper on their door

    4. Hide those clunky cords with a three-outlet power strip that plugs into your wall outlet so all you see is one sleek, white cable rather than a bunch of thick cords snaking their way everywhere.

    5. Take your garage door from boring to charming via this set of magnetic decorative hinges, which couldn't be easier to apply. You literally just stick 'em on, and voila! Instant carriage house aesthetic.

    A customer review before and after photo showing garage door with and without the hinges

    6. Flex your DIY muscles with a peel-and-stick subway tile backsplash that'll instantly lighten up your kitchen or bathroom, no grout maintenance required.

    7. Or, for more dimension, opt for a multicolored faux-gel tile backsplash made of easy to clean, heat- and moisture-resistant material.

    8. Give your walls a modern touch by putting up a hexagonal-shaped shelf, which comes with foolproof adhesive bands (no drilling required!).

    Three of the shelves puzzled together on a shower wall

    9. Ditch the plastic for some stainless steel and glass soap dispensers to make your shower feel a little more luxe.

    A customer review photo of four soap dispensers in their shower

    10. Liven up your space with color-coordinated book sets that take all the work out of getting those vibrant shelves you thought only existed in Architectural Digest.

    A bookshelf filled with color-coordinated books

    11. Give your windows the glam treatment by putting up some velvet curtains, which not only add style, but they'll also block out unwanted light when you're trying to get some shut-eye.

    12. Create the photo wall of your dreams with a guided gallery wall kit that comes with everything you need for stress-free installation.

    13. Zhuzh up your favorite pillows with some velvet pillow covers and take your plain old couch from drab to fab.

    A variety of the velvet pillow covers on a sofa

    14. Swap your harsh overhead lighting for something a bit more cozy and ambient, like this leather table lamp, which will fill any room with a warm, inviting glow.

    15. Add some boho flair to your space by hanging a macrame wall mirror, because we love a piece that's decorative *and* functional.

    The macrame wall mirror hanging on a wall.

    16. Install some pleated paper shades if you'd like a little privacy without turning your home into one big dark room. These are juuust transparent enough, so light can still seep in.

    Multiple kitchen windows with the pleated shades

    17. Bring some lush greenery into your home via a stunning houseplant, which you'll actually want to care for once you see the difference it makes.

    18. Save precious floor real estate with a floating nightstand so you'll have a spot for books, an alarm clock, and any other bedside necessities, even if your room's the size of Delaware.

    The floating nightstand mounted on a wall next to a bed

    19. Instead of draping your scarves, throw blankets, and who knows what else over a chair, try a decorative ladder that'll keep them neatly organized and easily accessible.

    The decorative ladder leaned against a wall holding blankets

    20. Have fun with your serving ware, i.e. this stackable set of geometrically shaped storage trays, which can be used for everything from snacks to breakfast in bed.

    The storage trays laid out on a table

    21. Brighten up dark floors with a lovely area rug that'll keep your feet happy and doesn't cost a fortune — like this one!

    The medallion rug laid across the floor

    22. Honor your bookworm ways by using a set of cactus bookends to display your favorite novels. A little quirky decor never hurt anyone!

    The cactus bookends in gold

    23. Make your houseguests jealous when you offer them a seat and it's a gorgeous velvet accent chair that gives off "I'm fancy" vibes.

    reviewer photo of the blue and gold velvet chair in front of a wall with a matching color scheme

    24. Rather than letting your knickknacks consume every inch of coffee table space, store them in a sleek decorative tray to keep everything nice and contained.

    25. Swap your plastic tub liner for a gorgeous fabric shower curtain complete with tassels, aka something that says, "A stylish adult lives here."

    The fabric shower curtain hanging around a bathtub

    26. Update your trapped-in-the-'80s countertops by covering them in some no-fuss marble-print contact paper, which is way less expensive than replacing them altogether.

    27. Stop wasting money on bouquets that last three days and get a bundle of faux jasmine flowers that'll give your space the same liveliness, but without needing to be replaced all the time.

    A bundle of the faux Jasmine flowers in white

    28. Turn sad, bare walls into lovely, chic walls with an intricate macrame tapestry you'll admire every time you enter the room.

    The tapestry hanging above a sofa

    29. Keep your kids from drawing all over the living room walls by sticking some chalkboard contact paper onto their walls. They'll have a blast creating fun designs, and who knows, you might even wanna join 'em!

    30. Restore your old, scratched-up furniture with a coat of chalked paint for an eco-friendly and low-cost way of achieving the perfect cottage core aesthetic.

    31. Say bye to your old bedding and hello to a sleek 1,500-thread-count duvet cover set that'll make you feel like royalty every time you snooze.

    bed with the off white bedding on it

    32. Turn your patio into a little oasis with an outdoor area rug, which will instantly make it feel like a welcoming extension of your living room.

    the green and white outdoor rug on a patio

    33. Let your fun personality shine through by hanging up some colorful art, because life's too short for blank, white walls!

    the colorful canvas print hanging above a side table

    34. Illuminate your kitchen cabinets with a set of Alexa and Google Home voice-controlled LED Lights you don't have to be a master carpenter to install (they're adhesive!). Oh, and there's a casual 16 MILLION color options to choose from.

    reviewer photo of the lights placed above and below their kitchen cabinets, illuminating them in light blue

    35. Increase your counter space by placing a bamboo burner cover over your stovetop so you'll have more room for dicing and slicing. Tiny apartment dwellers, this one's for you!

    36. Embrace double duty storage furniture, which will trick people into thinking your house has no clutter (lol) while also acting like a cute piece of decor in its own right.

    The storage ottoman in gray

    37. Wake up your senses by placing peony reed diffusers in any room you want to smell good (aka all of them). Fill a vase with your favorite fragrance oils, add the diffusers, and the porous sola material absorbs and diffuses the scent into your home.

    The set of pink peony 1.5" sola flower reed diffusers

    38. And finally, invest in a gorgeous full-length mirror that'll create the illusion that your space is much larger and brighter than it actually is. Plus, now you can give yourself a once-over before heading out the door.

    The full-length floor mirror leaning against a wall

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