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Selling a home is all about first impressions, but why wait until you're ready to sell to spruce up your home? You deserve to enjoy the home upgrades too! From fresh paint to better lighting, these simple yet high-impact tweaks instantly elevate your space — no full reno required. Got a free weekend? Knock out a few of these easy upgrades and give your home a little TLC.
Scroll for 10 easy home upgrades to boost your home's value!
1. Declutter & Stage Like a Pro
Maximize space by decluttering and staging your furniture to make your home feel bigger and more inviting. When Santa Barbara-based interior designer Jessica Risko Smith, founder of JRS Interior Design, was tasked with completely gutting a 1950s home in her area she paid close attention to the home’s architecture, which leaned traditional. She upgraded the home with cozy, natural materials true to her California-inspired aesthetic. Her approach to shelving alone offers major clutter-free inspiration, proving that a well-edited space can make all the difference.
2. Upgrade Your Curb Appeal
Swap out old house numbers, update outdoor lighting, and power wash everything to make your first impression impressive.
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3. Add Fresh Paint, Inside & Out
Did you kiddo go through a purple phase? A fresh coat of paint in modern, neutral tones instantly makes your home look newer and well-maintained. If you don't have the time or budget to do the whole house, exterior or interior, update the front door with new paint or the entryway to make your home feel like new.
4. Give Bathrooms The Spa Treatment
Make your bathroom feel inviting by swapping outdated fixtures, re-caulking the tub, installing a modern vanity, or adding new mirrors for an instant lift. Add fresh towels and soaps to give it that spa aesthetic.
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5. Invest In A Kitchen Mini Makeover
No need to do a full renovation in your kitchen if everything is solid. Simply replace cabinet hardware, upgrade the faucet if needed, and add under-cabinet lighting to make a big impact.
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6. Brighten Rooms With Lighting Upgrades
Still hanging on to old light fixtures? Replace outdated ones with stylish, energy-efficient options to brighten up your space.
7. Freshen Up Floors
The biggest impact I made in my home was refinishing the oak hardwood floors, which hadn't been upgraded in decades. It instantly brightened the space and made a dingy (cigarette-scented) space feel like new. Refinish hardwood floors, replace worn-out carpets, or add engineered wood planks for a cost-effective update.
8. Refresh The Great Outdoors
A simple patio refresh with new seating, string lights, and potted plants can extend your living space and increase your home's resale value. This is a space you can enjoy too just in time for spring.
9. Install Energy-Efficient Appliances
Adding insulation, upgrading windows, or installing energy-efficient appliances can attract buyers looking for savings. Even decluttering, painting, and tiling a small space like a laundry room can make a big impact.
10. Upgrade To A Smart Home
A smart thermostat, keyless entry, or security cameras increase convenience and appeal to modern buyers. They also make your life just a little easier.
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