Simple Home Updates Can Have Big Impact

Spring usually means cleaning and organizing, but it is also a great time for simple updates that refresh your home. With so many options, which ones make the biggest difference? Here are our favorites, inside and out.

Top Interior Updates

Fresh Paint

New paint is one of the best interior updates you can make. If your walls look tired or dated, choose a color that reflects your style rather than a short-lived trend. Whites and grays are not for everyone, and that is okay.

Use a premium grade paint for the best results, and do not forget trim and doors. Chipped, yellowed or dingy trim makes even fresh walls look tired.

New Window and Floor Coverings

Spring is the perfect time to swap heavy curtains for lighter, brighter ones in cotton, linen or silk. Choose blackout panels where you need darkness for sleep.

Wood and wood-look floors remain the most popular choice. Add warmth with a new rug in wool, jute, cotton or polyester. Rugs and accessories are the best places to try trendy colors and patterns since they are easy to change. Mixing textures adds dimension and interest.

Refinish Hardwood Floors

If your solid hardwood floors have not been refinished in years, it may be time. It is also a chance to change the color. Many homes built 20 or more years ago have orange or yellow toned floors, and a warmer, more neutral brown feels fresh and timeless. Refinishing is complex work best left to a professional.

Top Exterior Updates

Exterior Paint

Paint can give your home a facelift outside too. If it has been 10 years or more and you still like the color, a fresh coat may be all you need. Ready for a change? Now is the time, just check with your HOA first. Do not forget the trim. If you have vinyl siding, a good pressure washing will brighten it up.

Boost Curb Appeal

A new front door, or simply painting yours a bold new color, can transform your home's look. New shutters in a fresh color or style are another easy win. See our post on adding a porch for a bigger curb appeal upgrade.

Refresh the Landscaping

Clean up your yard before the summer heat arrives. New plants make a big impact, but weeding, fresh mulch or pine straw and pruning go a long way too. Do not let overgrown shrubs hide your home.

Know When to Call a Pro

Updates can range from new accessories to a completely redesigned interior or exterior. For time-consuming projects or work beyond your skills, a professional will save you time and money in the long run. Call Tracy Tesmer Design and Remodeling at 678-450-1700 or contact us online.

This article originally appeared in Lakeside News.