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Sometimes the smallest little details can have the biggest impact, and that is especially true around the house. If you want to freshen things up a bit, but don’t have much time to take on big Houston home decor projects, take a look at some of these easy, one-hour projects that don’t take a lot of time, effort or money to complete but can have a tremendous impact on the overall look – and feel – of your home.
Re-Do Your Bathtub’s Caulking
The caulking around your bathtub or shower may seem very insignificant, but the fact is that it can make or break the look of the whole space. When it’s shiny and new, the whole bathroom looks sharp and somehow even the other fixtures look a little newer.
When it is wearing, however, it yellows, hardens and shrinks away, something that not only makes the room look tired and grungy but is also an open invitation to mold and mildew.
Replacing old, tired caulk is a task that is easier than you think though. By making use of a caulk gun and a putty knife you can usually get the job done in under an hour and the difference doing so will make may seriously surprise you.
You can even choose to make a bigger change by changing the color of the grout. There are a wider variety of options available than you might imagine, and this seemingly very small decor swap can have a big impact!
Create an Accent Wall
Neutral decor, especially neutral paintwork, can be a very easy color scheme to deal with. It often looks crisp and modern, and a neutral color scheme solves a lot of color matching problems with bolder furnishings. But there is such a thing as too neutral. And too neutral is bland, boring, and, to be frank, very forgettable.
An accent wall can be the answer though. Painting just a single wall in a brighter, more dramatic hue can provide a great counterpoint to all the neutrals in the room, and it’s easy to do. You are unlikely to need more than one can of paint, you won’t have to deal with tricky things like trim, and even the mess will be kept to a minimum.
Add Outdoor Evening Ambiance with Solar Lights
You should never underestimate the importance of curb appeal in the evening, both to look of your home and your enjoyment of your outdoor space. Or the impact of outdoor lighting. As the sun goes down, good lighting prevents accidents in the dark but can also be used to highlight the very best features of your landscaping. If you are adding new lighting, solar is now often the best way to go, though.
There’s no need to install costly low-voltage wiring underground to power it and while some solar models can be attached to a wall or post, most can be installed by simply staking them into the ground and letting the sun recharge the batteries for their LED bulbs. And the number of style options available is almost mind-boggling, so you can create almost any look you can dream up.
Bring Some Outdoor Beauty Indoors
Speaking of the great outdoors, nature can be a very simple yet lovely way to change the look of your home. Why not bring a bouquet of flowers or a tiny plant indoors if your garden is starting to bloom in the spring sunshine? They’ll offer instant brightness to your living area and make lovely centerpieces for your dining room table.
If you’re out on a daily walk and come across some wild flowers, collect the petals and set them aside to dry. You can then use them to produce natural homemade potpourri, which would look great in any room. Plants and flowers may not only beautify your area, but they can also improve our health and make us feel happier, making them the ideal complement to any home.
Update a Wooden Staircase with Carpet Treads
Wood staircases offer classic appeal, but the treads can lose their sheen after a few years of foot traffic. Refinishing stair treads is a major undertaking, but you can save the look of the staircase without all that work through the simple addition of carpet stair treads.
Carpet treads, which attach to the stairs with highly adhesive carpet tape, are available in a variety of styles—from intricate baroque designs to plain, low-pile Berber—and are typically sold in sets of 15 treads and some sets also come with an additional landing carpet for the floor at the bottom the stairs.
Need more help with larger Houston home decor projects? Need to organize and declutter your home before you can even think about redecorating it, even a little? Just By Taya can help. Our home organization and home decorating services will allow you to finally get the home you want, rather than the house you’re stuck with that you would improve if only you had the time. Why not book a free 15-minute Zoom consultation here and let’s chat about just how we can help you?
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