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36 Surprisingly Easy And Affordable Ways To Upgrade The Rooms Around Your House

HGTV might as wall make you their next star.

1. Give dull wood surfaces some vibrancy back by going over them with a miracle polish. It'll add a layer of protection while restoring its luster.

2. Swap those boring ol' light switch and outlet plates for new vintage-style covers. This is the kind of minimal effort I am looking for.

Franklin Brass outlet cover in a satin nickel color and detailed edge

3. Replace and dingy and worn out doors with a barn-door sliding option. Doors can get pricey, but this hollow version looks like the real deal and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

barn door installed in a model home

4. Throw some artificial monstera stems in a vase to add an instant fresh and stylish vibe. Bonus: there's zero watering on your part.

5. Apply peel-and-stick tile on your bathroom walls for a small but mighty transformation that won't set you back an entire paycheck.

Reviewer's bathroom with the tile applied above the sink for natural looking backsplash

6. You can even use peel-and-stick tile as a great kitchen backsplash dupe that'll look like you dropped a good chunk of cash and time for the real thing.

Reviewer image of tike backsplash applied above kitchen counters

7. Annnd, there are even peel-and-stick tiles for the floor! Completely elevate your bathroom with a fresh flooring vibe with Floorpops that are water resistant and washable.

tiles installed on the floors in model entry way

8. Hang cage pendant lights above your bathroom sinks, nightstands, or really anywhere in your house that could use a little extra light (and charm!).

9. And! Use a very handy, recessed light conversion kit so you can finally hang those gorgeous pendant lights you've been eyeing.

Reviewer image of a bathroom that used the kit to turn recess lighting into pendant lighting

10. And since you're now in the market for pendant lights, hang these vintage-style glass lights with some Edison bulbs for a sophisticated look that won't require a pricey renovation.

Reviewer image of three pendants above a counter top in a reviewer's kitchen

11. Create a DIY art ledge by hanging narrow shelves on a smaller wall so it draws the eye across the room making it look bigger. Plus, it gives you a place to show off your favorite photos!

12. Switch things up on the exterior by giving your front door a fresh coat of paint. I mean, this rich blue door is 😍.

Reviewer's front door painted in a bold blue

13. And! Hang a set of retro-looking address numbers because the outside of your home deserves some pizzazz, too.

A bright blue door with retro style address numbers attached

14. Add frosted films to windows and other glass surfaces so you can enjoy some dang privacy without having to rely on bulky curtains. It also looks so great on display cabinets!

15. Create a new bed and couch aesthetic by changing the look of your pillows with these pom-pom pillow covers. It's such a simple thing, but it makes all the difference!

Emerald green pillow covers with pom pom accents bordering entire pillow

16. Or if you want to really go all out, get a new bed spread — like say, this very sleek duvet cover with a modern, simple print.

Light gray striped duvet on a bed

17. Hang up a multifunctional shelf that's A) actually stylish, B) versatile enough for the kitchen or bathroom, and C) easy wall decor. It even comes with hooks for utensils!

18. Plop your sweet plant child in a trendy seagrass basket. There's no need to repot and spill soil everywhere to upgrade your plant's home.

19. Or if you want to go a little of the box, use them to make some freakin' cool pendant lights:

A Pair & A Spare's blog photo of two pendant lights made with seagrass baskets

20. Look no further than a custom neon sign to create some on-point trend that'll bring bowling alley, nightclub vibes wherever you hang it. Pick from 36 different fonts and 12 colors, and you'll have an incredibly cool piece that's made just for you.

neon blue sign lit up that reads, "Custom neon"

21. Get a roll of marble contact paper and go to town. Really — you can use this to transform countertops, furniture, picture frames, and the list goes on (and on...).

Reviewer's progress photos of using marble paper to individually cover each brick tile on their fireplace

22. Trade in any heavy-linen curtains for a sheer option because it'll heighten the room while also brightening up the space. Just peep this living room! *Swoons.*

Reviewer's living room with sheer curtains hung on each window that creates a light air vibe

23. Add carriage-style magnets to your garage door to give it some undeniable charm that required veeery little work on your part.

24. Breathe some life back into dated furniture with a couple coats of chalk paint. Chalk paint adheres well to furniture, so it only requires a bit of prep work on your end.

Reviewer's before/after of an old piece of furniture that was painted white and looks more modern and clean

25. Bring in some color and personality with a statement-making decal. It'll happily take the place of the headboard you've had since you were a teenager. Does it get any easier than sticking something to a wall?

large rainbow wall mural

26. Swap your bathroom sink faucet for a modern, waterfall one. It's a small job that'll make a big difference.

27. Show off those family portraits by *easily* creating a gallery wall. This seven-piece frame set includes a template so you'll have some extra help when it comes to the actual hanging part. Phew.

white frame gallery wall hung on pink wall

28. And to make it even easier, use a picture-hanging tool to take all the stress out of hanging a gallery wall (or even just one shelf or frame). It's basically a tape measure with a built-in level, and two slidey points designed for effortlessly marking the precise spots where you need to hammer your nails.

Six photos showing the progression of using the tool to easily hang frames evenly

29. OR! Leave it up to the professionals and have your best photos matted, framed, and sent to you with different templates so you can perfectly hang them.

Gallery wall with different frames and styles

30. Apply copper tape around pictures frames or in an abstract design to give your gallery wall a simple but sweet update.

Two frames with copper art and one with copper taped around the matte

31. Add a hanging macrame chair in an empty corner for some boho glam you'll never get tired of. Just think of all the great books you'll read in this thing.

Reviewer image of the chair hung up in the corner of a room

32. Upgrade all of your cabinet hardware with trendy pulls and knobs. It'll refresh your bathroom, kitchen, or furniture without having to do any major renovations.

Two reviewer images of pulls used to replace old ones on kitchen and bathroom cabinets

33. Swap any bulky furniture legs for something more modern and sleek. Your Ikea furniture is about to like it ~walked~ straight out of a West Elm catalog.

Reviewer image of a gray console with acrylic legs installed

34. Or! Upcycle and add height to old furniture by changing out the legs for hairpin legs. I seriously can't stop staring at this before and after:

Reviewer image using the hairpin legs to turn an old table into a TV stand

35. Add a bold rug to any room for a fun pop of color and print. Rugs tie an entire room together, they just do.

zebra print rug styled in home

36. And don't forget the kitchen and hallway! Popping a textured rug (like this one!) into those narrow areas is a great way to create some glam.

textured runner rug laid out in a kitchen

Now, go make Chip and Joanna proud.