Five Home Decor Hacks for an Afternoon

Do you struggle with decorating your home? Do you love HGTV, but think I can’t decorate like a professional? Well, with these hacks you’ll be hitting up Home Goods, At Home, and any other decor store near you.

Professional designers recommend even minor updates to a house, which make a significant impact. What are those updates you can make quickly and not spend the entire weekend working on? Here are all five:

1. Switch Out Linens

Every home benefits from a pop of color or accent color throughout. A quick way to achieve that is updating linens such as throw pillow covers, towels, or throw blankets. At times, this may be costly to the homeowner. Combat this by focusing on a half bath that is smaller but that many people utilize or shop online for textiles that are on sale. Budget-friendly throw pillow covers are available online from $5 to $20.

2. Add A Touch of Curb Appeal

When friends stop by or the Amazon delivery person drops off a package, what is the first thing they see? Is the doorknob old and outdated? Swap it out with a new doorknob that suits the aesthetic of the home better. Is there somewhere for a delivery package to be hidden? No? Place a decor item that is large enough by the front door, which improves the look of the home and provides a functional purpose.  No more porch pirates taking your packages.

3. Upgrade Lighting

Lightbulbs are of critical importance. Are you going after an industrial look where Edison bulbs would be appealing?Are you wanting a room to appear brighter?Consider lightbulbs that are a brighter white than a soft white and vice versa. 

Strategically, you may place lights in corners or under cabinets to give an extra touch of appeal. Also, consider putting lighting within shelves to give decor and pictures a spotlight. 

4. Outlets of the Future

Did you buy the home years ago and the plates reflect that? Is an outlet missing a screw or two? Outlets of the future now include usb ports or smart ports. Now, these outlets are wonderful to have, convenient, and an extra selling point that goes a long way. 

Are you wanting to stick with conventional and aren’t into electronics as much? A quick update to the outlet plates by purchasing updated conventional plates goes a long way from your standard white new build outlet plate install. Grab your screwdriver and put the new outlet covers on in less than two hours. 

5. Use a Faux Book Cover to Hide Internet Equipment

Internet routers, streaming devices, and other electronics can be an unsightly necessity on your shelves and furniture. Hide them by taking the pages out of an old hardback with a classic cover. A book that is slightly bigger will provide a touch of decor and prevent overheating the electronic.

Old hardbacks can be found at garage sales, antique stores, or used book stores. To remove the pages, find a book with a softer spine. Once purchased, open the cover and cut along the seam that connects the cover to the book with a sharp knife or carpet cutter.

Consider stacking other books to give an appealing look or provide a frame or decorative candle on top. 

With these five home decor hacks, you could have a slightly updated house in a Sunday afternoon. Do one or all five and see how far these simple updates go. For more home decor insight, stay tuned.