Tips to Change One Room a Day in The Home for Under $500Expert ContributorTuesday, May 8, 2018 - 14:39Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 14:39Sometimes a home renovation doesn't require an entire gut job or hiring contractors. Renovations that focus on simple changes can sometimes make the most dramatic impact in any home. Choosing small projects in each room of the home can make a major transformation in a short period of time. This is a great strategy for those on very tight budgets, in an income property, or even first time home buyers. Turn each room in your home from drab to fab with these simple home updates that are less than $500!55320100_BosseGrey7x20_300px.jpgWood Accent WallsThis project would work great in living rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, and studies. Painted Accent walls have been popular for many years, but do not bring depth to a room. Wood plank walls provide the extra depth and texture to a room to make it sophisticated and the centerpiece of the room. Wood plank wall packs are available, or a couple can tag team this as a project by sanding down 1x4s and staining. Cut to the desired size and attach to the wall using vertical 1x4s as well. Another great, easy-to-install option is ceramic plank flooring with a wood look.Kitchen Windows The kitchen window can be a difficult place to ad a little bit of pop to. The standard curtain go-to does not bring a wow factor to the area by any means. A fun way to bring life to this area is to add a cornice to the kitchen window. This does not have to be your average cornice. Use wide molding details that overlap the window to bring texture into the window view. This quick and simple step, adds sophistication to any room!Medicine CabinetsMany older homes have small medicine cabinets built into the side of the bathroom counter wall to provide additional storage space. These usually have mirrors attached and date the room. An easy DIY fix is to purchase a fun glass cabinet door that matches the size of the existing mirror. Choose a glass pane with a fun design to bring a pop of fashion into the room!BarnDoor.jpgAwkward ArchwaysDoes your bedroom have awkward archways leading to closets, sitting areas or your closet? This can leave visuals to messy areas of the master suite and leave little privacy. Fix this with a sliding barn door. The track system allows you to close off areas that you wish to remain private while bringing sophistication to the room. These doors now come in a variety of design options, including very modern pieces that can be purchased in a variety of colors or they can be painted to match your design aesthetic.Ceiling Fan BulbsAre your existing ceiling fans cringe-worthy? Do they make you think of hair metal bands and 80's television shows? This is likely due to the bulb covers on the ceiling fan and not the ceiling fan itself. Instead of replacing the entire ceiling fan, shop replacement bulbs to bring new life to a perfectly function fan. Choose bulbs with bright coloring or large Edison style bulb covers to bring a fun trend into the home.Surplus Warehouse provides quality building products to improve any DIY project or investment property. Visit your local Surplus Warehouse store to find more products to bring your home from dull to wow!Lynn Black is a graduate of Christopher Newport University with over a decade of experience in marketing strategies and content writing. She is a military spouse to a member of the United States Coast Guard. Lynn has experience completing DIY projects and will be tackling an upcoming home renovation using Bargain Outlet products.
