The terms "home improvement" and "DIY" can sound intimidating to the non-Martha Stewarts out there, but they don't have to be. Improving your home can be as simple as reorganizing a small area or corner. You can transform commonly overlooked spaces with simple and budget-friendly updates. These changes can have a big impact on the style and function of a room in your home. Try one, or all, of these affordable mini home improvement projects to help your home look better and work more efficiently.
Organize Your Kitchen to Maximize Storage Space
Large or small, your kitchen is a huge selling point. It's all about how it is presented. Utilize an unclaimed wall or corner space with shelving to keep dishes, spices, and frequently used cookware within easy reach. Consider mounting a wine rack next to or under upper cabinets for both wine glasses and bottles.
Beautify the Entrance of Your Home
You can use small decorating items to enhance the beauty of your home's entrance. Pulling elements of indoor style outdoors can help to give your exterior a beautiful look. Consider framing your front door with millwork and paint it to coordinate with your home exterior.
Try a New Paint Color
With a few coats of paint, you can give your bathroom or kitchen cabinets a brand new look. All you need is a paint color that inspires you and the proper method for painting them.
Stop Clutter at the Door
Your home's entryway or foyer has a big job as one of the first rooms guests see. Make a good first impression and keep random items that are dropped there organized with a system. Create a do-it-all storage system for your entryway. Benches, coat or umbrella hangers, key and purse hooks, etc. will get the job done. The right organization method will help to keep your entryway organized and inviting.
Get Rid of Closet Clutter
First, get rid of everything you don't need/want. Anything you haven't worn (or hate the idea of wearing) should go. Assess what needs to stay and the best way to organize it so that your items are easily found and accessed. And, before you head to the store to buy closet organizers, make sure you measure you space after you have decluttered it. Having an organized closet will not only look more aesthetically pleasing, but it will help with your daily routine too.
Create an Entertainment Area
Quickly transform unused furniture or space into an entertainment center or beverage station. Store board games, music, and books in an organized way. Place bottles and beverage glasses on open shelves for easy access, or free up space by creating racks on the underside of a shelf with hanging storage for wine glasses. Use drawers or cabinets for serving trays, utensils, and linens.