Don’t have the cash saved for a full-scale remodel?

Pick one of these small, budget-smart home makeover projects for a mini-but-mighty remodel.

A sliding barn doorused here to disguise adjacent dining and kitchen storageoffers a pretty solution.

white dining room with striped rug and green chair pillows

Credit: Beth Singer

Upgrade a Standard Ceiling

People don’t bother looking upright?

That’s probably the case, unless your ceiling stands out with distinctive details.

In fact, a little TLC for astatement ceilingcan yield a huge upgrade for a room.

Cottage family room with red and blue accents and off white walls

Or, in a traditional or contemporary space, try geometric patterns such as regularly spaced and sized boxes.

Learninghow to install wainscoting, is simple, too!

DIY Picture Rail

Take any bedroom from basic to beautiful with a simple DIY picture rail.

bedroom with blue walls and yellow accents

Here’s how to install one over wainscoting.

It’s the most simple way to display art on your walls without leaving any holes.

But a simple DIYcloset makeovercan add both beauty and function to this daily-use space.

white porch with red accents and black rolling chair

To save space, think about eliminating doors for soft repurposed window treatments.

One easy way to give your kitchen a kitchen cabinet makeover?

Remove upper cabinet doors for airy, open shelving that pops.

closet with blue chair and yellow walls

(Bonus: The project will also force you to streamline the stuff you have inside those cabinets.)

Fill and sand hinge holes and paint a bright white to open up the space even more.

Learnhow to convert kitchen cabinets to open shelving.

white kitchen with orange cabinets

Think about connecting countertops on either side for convenience and flexibility, too.

This pop in of home makeover project will take some time, but it is so worth it.

Walkout basements are other great opportunities to install a sliding patio door.

white kitchen with wood floor and table

Look into thedifferent garage door stylesbefore deciding on your final garage remodel plans.

But a new fireplace front isn’t terribly difficult or expensive.

It won’t be long until youhave your dream fireplace.

kitchen with hanging lights high chairs and french doors

Whichbacksplash ideayou choose for your mini kitchen makeover depends on your decor and your aesthetics.

If you’re keeping the faucet, you could probably complete the project yourself with some solid tile-and-grouting skills.

Use tile to build a shower bench, too, which ensures it’s waterproof.

brown shed door with shrubbery and cobbled courtyard

Abuilt-in recessed wall shelfcan hold all your bottles, soaps, and loofas.

Change Out Stair Treads

Don’t be afraid to tackle the staircase in your next home remodel.

This countertop nook has been turned into a useful breakfast bar and baking station.

modern living room with decorated fireplace and pink orchids

Off-the-shelf counter-height tables offer helpful work surface area for prep and, in a pinch, serving, too.

Bonus: A pre-made unit such as these involves zero sweat equity.

They are, after all, simply work spacesused a lot but without any glory.

black and white kitchen with backsplash and green cooking pot

Home office furniture should be hard-working, too.

These essential room elements get far too little attention.

Upgrade accessories, too, if possible, including mirrors, light switches, and light fixtures.

gray shower with bench and niche

Credit: Beth Singer

wooden stairway with colorful old posters

neutral tones kitchen with large window and wood floors

Credit: Michael Partenio

white kitchen cabinets and kitchenaid mixer

white cabinets and dark wood floor kitchen

Credit: Brie Williams

dark wooden pantry with yellow accents and gray patterned rug

washer and dryer in laundry room with colorful patterned rug

colorful family work zone home office with sheep painting

neutral tones family room with warm lights

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overhead view of garden with exterior pathway and deck

neutral colors bathroom with dark wood sink cabinet