10 Easy Home Improvement Projects and Upgrades

Are you looking for some home improvement projects to complete this year? If you’re staying home for the holidays or you’re working from home, there are plenty of options for you. To help you find the best quick and easy house upgrades, we’ve put together some easy home project ideas to help you get started on creating your dream space. Whether you want to change the style of your home completely or you want to do a few things to spruce up the place, these house upgrades will inspire you to get started right away. 

Take a look at some of our home improvement projects below to get started on your next home upgrade. 

#1 Renew Your Lighting  

Design by HIBOU DESIGN & CO.  Photography by GUILLERMO CASTRO

One of our favorite home improvement projects is renewing the light fixtures in your home. This easy upgrade may seem too simple to really make a difference in your space, but it can truly revitalize your home design. Whether your fixtures are outdated or they’re lacking in the amount of light they give off, new light fixtures will surely increase your design style and make your space look trendy and clean. 

#2 Refresh Your Artwork 

Design by HIBOU DESIGN & CO  Photography by DREW HADLEY

Do you have artwork or décor hanging in your home? If you don’t, consider adding a few pieces that complement your space created by your favorite artist. If you do have artwork and décor, take a look at it. Is it out-of-style or dull? Does it make you feel something? If not, go shopping for some new pieces that evoke feelings of happiness and joy. If you’re still in love with your art, try moving it to a different spot in your home. You can easily swap paintings and portraits to upgrade your home’s appearance. 

#3 Invest in Indoor House Plants

Indoor house plants are the perfect home improvement idea because they are inexpensive, they can be temporary, and they can also be purchased nearly anywhere! Whether you’re an avid plant-lover or you’ve never owned one, it’s easy to improve your home design by choosing from one of these five luxe indoor house plants. A quick tip – house plants do require maintenance, so be sure you’re paying close attention to the type of plant you buy so that you can monitor light and watering conditions. 

#4 Paint a Fresh Color

A popular but often overlooked home improvement project – painting! As times change, so do popular paint colors and trends. One way you can bring your home up to speed is to paint some of the rooms that you haven’t in a while or freshen them up by choosing a brand-new paint color. We recommend getting inspired by looking through our blog for the most up-to-date home design trends before you get started! 

#5 Consider New Flooring

One home improvement project that will last for years to come is having new flooring installed. While at first installing new flooring doesn’t seem like the easiest project on this list, we’re proud to say that when you choose the experts at Carpet One Floor & Home, you won’t have to worry about all the difficult decisions. Instead, you’ll get to focus more on what design you’ll choose! Whether you’re interested in luxury vinyl, hardwood, carpet, or tile, we carry a wide selection of flooring to choose from in a variety of styles and trendy designs. 

#6 Invest in a Tile Backsplash 

Design by KATE DAVIDSON  Photography by HUNTINGWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

Whether it’s your bathroom or your kitchen, a new tile backsplash could be just the project you’re looking for to revamp your home design. New tile styles and designs are coming out every day, so why not consider replacing an old backsplash, or, if you don’t currently have a backsplash, adding something new? Geometric styles, bright, bold accents, and glass tiles are just a few of the many designs available today. Check out a Carpet One Floor & Home store near you to get started on this renovation project in your home. 

#7 Upgrade Décor, Furniture, or Curtains

Design by REBECCA HAY  Photography by STEPHANI BUCHMAN

One easy way to upgrade your home is to change out old décor, furniture, or curtains. In this home improvement project, you can simply say, “out with the old, in with the new!” Try a new accent chair in your living room, a bright, patterned curtain, or a new coffee table. No matter what you decide, the best part about this easy home improvement project is that it’s not permanent! 

#8 Add Window Treatments

Hunter Douglas window treatments are one simple home upgrade that shouldn’t be forgotten, thanks to their ability to add light and privacy control. From blinds to shutters and shades, you can choose from a wide range of products that fit your lifestyle. Plus, with so many styles and types of window treatments to choose from, there is a design out there that will fit your home flawlessly. 

#9 Install New Bathroom Fixtures 

Design by REBECCA HAY  Photography by MIKE CHAJECKI

Bathroom faucets and shower fixtures are two spaces in your home that are often forgotten when it comes to home improvement projects. However, they are both relatively quick and easy to upgrades that will change your space’s overall look and feel. You can choose trendy chrome or brass finishes, brushed nickel, or even bronze, to name a few, and you’ll be on your way to a bathroom design that is sleek and refined in no time. 

#10 Spruce Up Your Landscaping with Flowers

Do you have some empty space outside that could use some help? Adding a flower bed or a few shrubs near your entryway or in your backyard is a quick and easy home project that will take your home from drab to fab. We recommend choosing various plants like flowers, shrubs, and bushes in different sizes to upgrade the exterior of your home and provide superior curb appeal. 

If you’re thinking about upgrading your flooring or are looking for more home improvement ideas, visit a Carpet One Floor & Home store near you, or get a flooring estimate today!