28 home makeover ideas for 2017 and beyond whether it’s part of your new year’s resolution or just something you’ve been meaning to do, a home makeover can be expensive and can take a ton of work. whatever your goal is, the new year is a perfect time to change things up. here are a few makeover ideas that will leave your home looking new and fresh, but won’t
break the bank. 1. give that dull corner of your house a splash of color. pick a color that evokes a mood. often, a tranquil purple or gray is a good choice for a busy area, or maybe a deep red will liven the coat corner. whatever you choose, do so boldly.
2. paint your own geometric wall art. it doesn’t take much—just find some decent looking wooden boards to use and put strips of painter’s tape down to create your own shapes. this is a great way to dress up a living room without buying an expensive print. 3.
create an island for your kitchen, part 1. in this diy project, you’re going to need a few basic woodworking tools. after sanding down the corners and smoothing out all the wood, you’ll assemble the parts according to the design you want to make. it’s easier to assemble it all in place, so be sure to map out where exactly the island
will go and how large it will be so that everything fits nicely. part 2: in this video, you’ll watch as you learn how to properly mark where you want the island and begin installing the base and the walls of the island. use resources like a t square to make sure that your corners are perfect. this video also teaches you how to ensure
your top will be level before actually installing the top. overall, this isn’t a highly complicated project, but you’ll need to have everything prepared ahead of time. 4. resurface an ugly concrete patio. great news: you don’t have to stare at the crack in the concrete patio anymore!
use interlocking teak flooring tiles to resurface your outdoor patio for a clean new look. plus, they are easily uninstalled in case you’re not sure if you want to keep them, or if you’re renting. 5. use high gloss paint to spruce up your chairs. if you have a nice set of chairs (or just one), a fun way to change it up a bit is by
updating the surface. use some high gloss paint in order to create a shiny new finish that adds a cool touch to your antique piece. be careful, though- high gloss paint will easily show flaws in your paint job! 6. use old wood to make a new coffee table. whether you use the wood from an antique piece
that you inherited, or you just find the wood at a flea market, you can easily turn it into a cool coffee table. the smoother the wood, the nicer the table’s surface will be, so choose wisely! 7. use a crate to make a pet bed. let’s face it—your pet runs the house...and expects a glorious throne to rule from.
this is an easy project that will impress not just your house guests, but your pet too. but reassembling a few basic parts of a crate, you can turn a pile of wood into a luxurious bed your pet will thank you for. 8. awesome chalk and dry-erase memo board. in this easy diy project, you’ll use a simple frame, along with a few special surfaces to
create a chalk-dry-erase combination memo board so you won’t forget about coffee with mother-in-law next time! 9. disguise your ugly tile. faux tin tile is a fun new product that temporarily covers up your ugly and dated pink tiles. whether it’s a fireplace or a backsplash in the kitchen, the tile is “versa-tileâ€
(get it?) and can be placed anywhere. you won’t pay an arm and a leg either, as this can be found for cheap on amazon. 10. resurface your nesting tables with vinyl flooring. if you have a cool set of nesting tables (just a fancy term for small tables that stack into each other), and want to vamp them up a bit, you can use your choice of vinyl flooring
for the table surface. it’s fast, easy, and fun. 11. paint it black. and we mean pretty much anything (preferably just not everything). floor, wall, bathtub, shelf, backsplash, fireplace, brick, or anything else that could use a spicy coat of paint.
choosing which objects to paint can be tricky, but just have fun with it. almost anything can be painted black. just don’t overdo it, or it you’ll start feeling like gollum in his cave just be careful when choosing other colors to use...often it’s easy to go crazy and use too many colors in addition to place and your place ends up looking like a barnum and
bailey nightmare. throughout years of fashion history, black is a classy and decorative color that people often dismiss when redecorating. it’s been used for symbolic things, as well as expression of the human emotion and elements of the spirit.... besides reflecting all the colors at once, black is a neutral and sophisticated color
that never goes out of fashion. from window frames to the back walls of your bookshelf, black can really change up the look of your house. 12. make your doors more interesting using molding and paint. everyone has a few boring doors. that’s not to say they need to grab your
attention—they’re doors—but you can add a sophisticated style to your home by adding some subtle molding to the door. then outline it by painting the molding a different color than the door. 13. make a cool new filing chest for your office. filing important things is a necessary evil in everyone’s life.
here’s a cool diy project that will redefine the way you file things away. you can use it to store anything—from children’s toys to important documents. you make it for what you want it to be. check out this guide for what you’ll need and how to assemble it. 14. diy wooden hose holder with planter.
if you’re tired of coiling up the water hose only to hang it on a hook where it gets all jumbled once again, take on this diy project to hide the hose. with this detailed instruction and tools list, you’ll be on your way to having a cleaner and more beautiful patio area. the planter fits nicely on the top, while the hose gets stored away down in the bottom.
15. spray paint a colorful filing cabinet. the perfect remedy for a boring office with a plan jane filing cabinet is a great paint job. paint can do so many different things, and in this case it can really spice up your office area. step one is finding a filing cabinet if you
don’t already have one. they can be found in almost any thrift store. then use painter’s tape to block off the areas you want to paint. in this fun example, you can see how stripes make a regular cabinet look fresh and new. 16. shiplap your wall for cheap. everyone has “that†wall in their home...maybe
it’s due for a paint job or you just don’t like the dã©cor on a specific wall. give it a facelift by using cheap shiplap to create a textured modern look. you can choose the color or go with something more natural looking, like a good quality wood. this is a cool way to make that drab wall one of your favorite parts of your home.
17. make pull-out shelves for the pantry. tired of finding outdated food in the back of your pantry? there’s no telling what kind of swamp monster it could turn into in the back of that pantry you can’t see into. fix this issue by following this detailed guide on how to install pull-out drawers for
your pantry. trust us, when you’re mid-recipe looking for that one can of tomato sauce, you’ll thank us. 18. industrial style laundry hamper. hate doing laundry? us too. spice it up with a cool laundry hamper that
you actually like to look at. you’ll use a simple metal trash can which can be found at a local hardware store to make a rolling hamper you’ll love to use. 19. make a chalk board headboard. here’s a cool diy project that is a fun addition to any bedroom, kid or adult (and it’s also a great way to get your kid to
get into the bed at night). just use some general plywood, wood stain, chalk board paint, and a few yardsticks to get started on this project. kids love this and adults do too! 20. craft a vintage headboard. this is a fresh take on another kind of headboard. in this guide, you will find out how to use
form a headboard. the frames have cool-shaped holes so that the background comes through. the great part is that you get to choose the background colors by using a cool sheet or the perfect material. 21. create a book headboard. another headboard idea?
they’re the perfect way to dress up the bedroom, and it sounds harder than it really is. this is an ultra-modern version of a headboard, so put your 2017 hat on and let’s get started! you’re going to use opened books to fasten to a larger headboard, and eventually you’ll end up with a perfectly secured headboard. 22.
design your own light-up headboard. okay, another headboard design. but really—you’re going to love it. this guide shows you how to craft and assemble your own light up headboard. you can choose how the lights are arranged, and in what shape on the headboard. it leaves the perfect glow for late night reading without struggling with a lamp.
and you choose the word or shape you want in the board. 23. assemble a styrofoam headboard. styrofoam anything is cheap and easy to find. but when mounted on a wall as a headboard and painted, it looks expensive. this is a fast and easy way to redecorate your bedroom on a budget.
you can use sticky adhesive squares to fasten them to the wall. for more headboard ideas (16 more, in fact), check out a link under this video: 24. diy board and batton border for a fancy room. there’s no better way to dress up a room such as a dining room or sitting room than to give it borders and textures.
of course, you could hire someone to do this for you, but that could be pricy. plus you’ll value it more if you do it yourself! for a little more challenging project (if you like that sort of thing), follow this guide to give your walls a clean new finish by doing it yourself. 25. how to fix popped drywall screws.
do you have those annoying screws that pop out of the drywall and leave hideous marks in your wall? this video explains how to fix this problem easily. you’ll need to grab some more drywall screws and some lightweight patching compound, as well as some basic tools. when you’re done, you’ll be glad to be
rid of those ugly holes and you’ll be glad you didn’t fork over a ton of cash to do it. 26. make a sofa with storage. if you’d rather add to your living room, rather than redecorate it, this is a cool way to fancify your home while adding some storage solutions as well.
sofas with wrap-around shelves is a recent thing, but one that won’t go out of style. some classy wooden shelves that border your sofa is a great touch to having more storage and a refined look...just make sure you have adequate room to do this project since adding shelves to your sofa can take up space. 27. diy paneled wall.
give your room an update in this simple diy project by making interesting panels for your wall. not only is this a cool and fun project, but it will leave you with a high class look to your room. by using a laser, you can draw on your wall exactly where the panels will go so that everything is level, and so that you can be sure you
like the look. for additional directions, check it out here: 28. give an interesting and natural look to your use plank boards, or thin plywood sheeting to design your own wall with personality. in this guide, they’ve used many different colors and stain combinations in order to give a blast of color and personality.
if you like something more subtle, then you can go with just one or two colors. it is recommended that you buy enough wood one the first time, and measure everything out before you begin. if you liked any of these ideas (or if you were brave enough to try any), let us know by liking this video or commenting below. and, as always, please share this with your
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