Properly transforming your home doesn’t always need a big overhaul, loads of work, and a massive budget – it can, but it doesn’t have to. Sometimes, the smallest changes are the ones that bring in the best improvements, and with that in mind, keep reading to discover the small home upgrades that deliver big impact.

Repaint Your Walls

One of the simplest but effective ways to make your home look better is to give it a fresh coat of paint – few changes are as effective as this one. You might want to cover up scuffs and scratches, or you might want a completely new look, but whatever the reason behind it, a change of colour can completely change the mood of a room, for the better. For example, a deep navy or emerald green can make a room feel really dramatic, but softer tones like cream and beige can make it feel calming. 

If DIY isn’t for you, it’s worth bringing in residential painters and decorators to ensure the job is done perfectly. They’ll handle everything from prep to cleanup, and you’ll be left with a gorgeous new home that will last for years because it’s been done right. 

Refresh Your Staircase

Your staircase can be a big focal point, so why not turn it into a standout feature? It’s not as hard as it sounds, and you can start quite simply by painting or varnishing the banister – that might be enough to make it really stand out. On top of that, you could add a stylish runner, or even upgrade the spindles to make it more modern, more minimalistic, more elegant, or whatever other style you want to achieve. 

These are subtle changes, but they’ll definitely be noticed and make a difference. For something bigger if you prefer, you can take the staircase out and put in a brand new one – perhaps a spiral staircase to free up some room, or maybe floating stairs to bring a modern touch to your space. 

Upgrade The Kitchen Splashback

Your kitchen is the heart of the home, or it would be if it looked and felt a bit more comfortable! You can make a good start with the splashback because just upgrading this one single element of the kitchen can basically give the room a whole new look. 

You can remove the old one and put a new one in its place, and there are so many styles to choose from that you’re sure to find the best one for you. But if you’d rather not do that, don’t worry; you can get peel-and-stick tiles to put on the splashback you’ve already got. As long as you scrub the splashback first, these stickers should stand the test of time and stay where you put them, and again, there are tons of options to choose from, but they’re cheaper and easier to install than a new splashback. It’s a small and simple change that should draw the eye and make everything around it seem fresh and new as well.