mdolla: 5 Great Projects to Liven Up a Boring Home in No Time

Homes need constant refreshments and updates, and in many cases making the right decision can be tough. You as a homeowner have probably thought about ways to liven up your home. Making small improvements to your home will make it more enjoyable to live in, give it a fresher look, and also if you at any time decide to sell it, will increase its value.

But, people tend to get scared when it comes to home projects, they are afraid that they do not have enough knowledge and the right skills to do it themselves. There are some projects that require contractors and there are others you can do by yourself with a little bit of elbow grease, basic skills and a tiny budget.

So, instead of engaging in some big renovation projects your home might not even need, you should always opt for small projects that will make a big change. Here are some great projects that will help you achieve a new and better atmosphere and liven up that boring home of yours in no time.

1. Green It Up

The most refreshing things that you can have in your home are plants. Not only do they look amazing and bring the soft natural colors inside, they also filter your air and provide you with fresher and cleaner air every day. You can go big and place potted plants in the corners of your rooms, or go small and create your own indoor garden.

Take several plants, arrange them inside of a terrarium and then decorate with small marbles, rocks and sand to bring some fun into your boring home. Perhaps the best plants for this decoration are air plants, because they are both cute decorations and great air filters. If you are busy, or not really in the mood to grow plants, you can opt for cacti or even faux plants that look beautiful and, the best part, last forever.

2. Refresh the Bathroom

Refreshing the bathroom is always a good idea, because let’s face it, we spend a lot of our time in there. There are many small projects you can begin with, like creating a stackable plate organizer to declutter your bathroom or mount mason jars above the sink for all your little trinkets.

But, if you are a little more skilled, you can update your bath fixtures like changing the faucet, installing a new showerhead or even retile the bathroom with some of the most common types of bathroom flooring options. Installing new, modern tiles can instantly refresh the whole bathroom and give it a brand new look, and not the mention how much the value of your entire home will rise.

3. DIY Racks to Hold Your Precious Possessions

If you are getting tired of misplacing your keys, purses, scarves, jackets and other small items you need on a daily basis, we think that now is the right time to roll up your sleeves and start crafting. Racks are very simple and easy to make, the tools you are going to need are probably lying somewhere around your home, and the rest you can pick up at the nearest hardware store.

You will need a couple of wooden planks, a hammer, nails and decoration of your desire. Go to your hallway, nail a plank into the wall and install some hooks for your jackets. Take some paint to decorate it and you have your own practical jacket rack.

Next to your front door you can hang a small magnetic rack for your keys and a couple wooden ones for your purses and bags. While you are in this crafting mode, you can also build yourself a wine rack. To achieve that minimalistic look, build a simple wooden wine rack to display your best wine and give your kitchen a touch of elegance.

4. A Fresh Coat of Paint

Perhaps the cheapest way to liven up your boring home in no time is to slap a new coat of paint. Scuffs, scratches and dents on the walls not only give an old and worn out look, but they also lower the value of your home.

You can easily fill any dents and holes yourself with spackle and after that use your paint rollers. Not only will a fresh coat of paint give your home a complete facelift, it will also look like it’s brand new.

5. Fill Up a Wall in Your Living Room

Like the name itself suggests, the living room needs to offer comfy living and be lively. But, if your walls are blank and in pure white, there is no way to fully enjoy the comfort of this room. This is the right time to dust off your boxes filled with family photos and frame some of the memories from the past. For instance, you can frame your kid’s art or your own personal achievements you have accomplished as a kid.

You can even gather some posters of your favorite movies and shows to bring your living room to life. Organize these frames above your TV, the couch or even a fireplace to create an entertainment corner. This is where you can think outside the box and show off your creativity in displaying some of your best memories. You can even frame old money, old postcards, inspirational quotes, or whatever else comes to mind.

As you have probably noticed while reading this article, your home can receive a whole new vibe without you having to spend a fortune. We will let you in on a little secret, everything is in the details, and this is why you need to try out some of the projects above to liven up your boring home. You can turn these projects into a fun “family and friends” time, which will result in a much livelier and cozier home.

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