You don’t need to knock down walls or gut your kitchen to make your home feel new again. As a designer with 15+ years of experience — and a former general contractor — I help clients achieve stunning, high-impact transformations with simple cosmetic updates.

These designer-approved upgrades work for any home, any style, and any budget.

1. Refresh Your Paint Colors

A new paint color is the fastest, most affordable way to change the entire mood of a room.
Neutral tones like warm whites, soft beiges, and light taupes instantly modernize a space and make it feel more cohesive.

Designer tip: Sample at least a 2x2 ft square on all four walls. Lighting changes everything.

2. Upgrade Your Light Fixtures

Builder-grade lights can make even a beautiful home feel dated. Swapping them for modern pendants, chandeliers, or sconces dramatically elevates the room.

Think: statement island pendants, gold or black vanity sconces, or a beautiful entryway fixture.

3. Switch Out Cabinet Hardware

New knobs and pulls completely transform kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
Gold, matte black, brushed nickel, and polished chrome all work beautifully depending on your finish palette.

4. Replace Faucets & Shower Fixtures

Upgrading plumbing fixtures creates instant luxury — without replacing the entire vanity or shower.

Trending finishes:

• Polished chrome

• Champagne bronze

• Matte black

• Brushed nickel

5. Add Window Treatments

Drapery panels and roman shades add softness, height, and a custom feel to any room.
Hang your curtain rods high to elongate the room and make windows look larger.

6. Update Your Décor & Styling

New pillows, throws, vases, baskets, books, or greenery can refresh your entire space for under $300.

Stick with a consistent color palette and mix textures for a curated, designer look.

7. Swap Out Your Mirrors

Modern framed mirrors upgrade bathrooms and entryways instantly.
Choose shapes like arches, ovals, or rounded rectangles to soften the space.

8. Add an Accent Wall

A feature wall adds personality without major work.
Options include:

• Board and batten

• Vertical slat walls

• Limewash paint

• Wallpaper

• Wood trim details

9. Replace Old Rugs

A rug grounds the entire room — but only if it’s sized correctly.
Too-small rugs shrink a space visually. You generally want the front legs of all furniture on the rug.

10. Upgrade Bedding & Towels

High-quality textiles transform bedrooms and bathrooms from “basic” to boutique.

Think hotel-quality sheets, linen duvets, oversized throw pillows, and plush towels.

Ready to Refresh Your Home? Let’s Design It Together.

Whether you're doing a simple cosmetic update or a full remodel, I can help you create a cohesive, elevated look that fits your style and budget.

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