Small Remodels with a Big Impact

Not every improvement needs a dumpster in the driveway. These targeted projects deliver a lot of change for the money.

Refresh the bathroom

A new vanity, a tiled shower surround, updated fixtures and better lighting can transform a dated bathroom in a few weeks.

Good lighting and a new mirror alone can make a small bathroom feel twice as bright.

Replacing worn carpet and mismatched flooring with continuous luxury vinyl plank or hardwood makes a home feel larger and more connected.

Running the same flooring through connected rooms removes visual breaks and makes the whole floor feel more open.

Built-in cubbies, hooks and a bench by the most-used door solve daily clutter.

Even a few feet of wall by the door can hold hooks, a bench and a shelf for shoes and bags.

Craftsman-style trim, crown moulding and solid core doors add a sense of quality that people notice immediately.

Painting trim and doors a crisp color is one of the quickest ways to make a home feel updated.

Shiplap, board-and-batten or a bold paint color, combined with updated light fixtures, can change the feel of a room in days.

Pick one room to start. Finishing one space well often shows what the next project should be.