9 Home Upgrades You Can Do In A Pandemic

Whether we’re introverted homebodies or extroverted party animals, right now, our homes are our world. Plus with nowhere to go but here, there couldn’t be a better time to do all those updates we always said we should do. We don’t need to spend a ton of money overhauling our entire homes to have a home that’s beautiful and enjoyable to spend time in. And since we’re all kind of in a perpetual state of fight or flight at the moment, here are 9 short and easy home upgrades you can do with very few materials and a short attention span…

Freshen up your paintwork. A fresh coat of paint in a room can go a long way to improve the look of your home. Choose the right shade to show off your furniture and work with the light in the room. However if you’re not up for an entire room repaint, just redoing the trim can make the entire room look refreshed.
Clean the windows. Smeared, dirty or dull windows instantly make your home look worse for wear, so keeping them clean can be a game changer. Vinegar and water will do the trick for your interior, and a window cleaning company is a great option for the exterior.
Add fresh flowers. Fresh cut flowers add a true sense of luxury. They look beautiful and smell good, and are a great way to bring a little of the outdoors inside. Get creative with the flowers you have in the yard and fill vases with fresh flowers to be placed on tables, windowsills, and anywhere else that needs a little color. Pro tip: cut the stems shorter than usual to make them appear more robust in the vase.
Re-hang your curtains higher. Unless they’re midcentury, homes often have high ceilings. However, you can easily fake a higher ceiling by simply hanging your curtains and drapes higher up on the wall. This draws the eye upwards and gives the illusion of a higher ceiling than you actually have. Plus, they’r super romantic looking…
Buy cohesive picture frames. Mixing and matching your picture frames is a great way to add texture to your wall - however, if you’ve got an eclectic set of images, keeping within one tone can also help create cohesiveness. Choose silver, chrome, or brass (which is a great alternative to gold), and use them on both tabletops and on the walls for a put-together, cohesive look that looks you’ve spent way more money than you did.
Hang mirrors. Large mirrors help to open a room up both by reflecting light back into the room and giving the illusion of more space. Plus, they’re a great alternative to art when you can’t find the right piece for a space in your home. Pro tip: go for a range of shapes like circles and ovals to add interest to the walls and complement the lines of your home.
Add texture. Texture is such an overlooked detail that can add depth and richness while making your home feel more expensive. Choose luxe fabrics, like velvets or faux fur, and add texture with rugs, blankets, and throw cushions. Deep, rich colors are also a great way to dress up a space to look more expensive.
Choose white. White is one of the simplest ways to make a space feel brighter, chicer, and more expensive. However, we know that white can also be a super daunting hue, especially when it comes to keeping it clean. But that is precisely what makes it so impactful. To get all the impact without any of the cleaning stress, opt for accent pieces in a stark white that won’t get a lot of wear and tear. White walls (with washable paint), a white pendant light, or white vases on a shelf can have major impact without risk of damage.
Keep it minimal. Minimalism has long been our friend over here at Thoughtful Misfit. Keeping your home tidy and free of clutter is a great way to better show off your nice furniture pieces and what great taste you have.