{"id":19456,"date":"2015-03-27T11:39:47","date_gmt":"2015-03-27T11:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livingino.com\/?p=19456"},"modified":"2020-07-09T12:47:13","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T10:47:13","slug":"32-expensive-looking-cheap-diy-home-upgrades-you-can-do-in-no-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livingino.com\/32-expensive-looking-cheap-diy-home-upgrades-you-can-do-in-no-time\/","title":{"rendered":"32 Expensive-looking Cheap DIY Home Upgrades You Can Do in No Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking at home decoration websites and magazines can be mighty depressing if you don\u2019t have a lot of funds to invest in your home. Many fantastic looking upgrades require a lot of cash either because the project is so big (like replacing the flooring in your kitchen) or because the awesome look is achieved with designer brands.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with a surplus of cash or the DIY skills to pull off complicated from scratch knock offs of expensive brands. However, there are plenty of easy upgrades that we can do to make our homes look a little more classy and updated. Read on for over two dozen great, affordable upgrade ideas!<\/p>\n

1. Rustic Wall<\/h3>\n

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Get a rustic look but adding painted planks to a wall. Check out the how-to<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

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2. Framed Door Mirrors<\/h3>\n

Framed full-length mirrors<\/a> can be inexpensive, but what you attach them to doors they create the appearance of more expensive, inset mirrored doors.<\/p>\n

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3. Garage Curtains<\/h3>\n

Full-length curtains<\/a> can easily dress up a garage and hide your organization attempts.<\/p>\n

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4. Painted Floors<\/h3>\n

Check out this tutorial<\/a> to see how to seriously upgrade your vinyl floors with a coat of paint.<\/p>\n

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5. Hardware Hooks<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Use inexpensive hardware<\/a> accessories to create unique tie-backs.<\/p>\n

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6. Cord Concealer<\/h3>\n

A shower curtain rod is a cheap and effective way to hide your TV’s wires. Instant classy increase!<\/p>\n

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7. Window Brackets<\/h3>\n

Dress up a curtain-less window with fancy brackets!<\/a><\/p>\n

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8. Napkin Ring Shower Curtain Holders<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Napkin rings can be inexpensive alternatives to fancy (and pricey) designer curtain rings.<\/p>\n

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9. Ribbon Shower Curtain Holders<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Alternatively, ribbons work to dress up your shower curtains<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

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10. Multiple Sheer Curtains<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Use multiple colors when you use sheer curtains to add color and class to your window dressing.<\/p>\n

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11. Rug Placement<\/h3>\n

Simply placing your area rug correctly <\/a>can help make your room look more expensively decorated.<\/p>\n

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12. Fridge Decoration<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Washi tape<\/a> isn’t only good for scrapbooking. You can also use it to upgrade your fridge’s look!<\/p>\n

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13. Faux Garage Windows<\/h3>\n

Yes, those windows are actually painted on! Upgrade your garage with real-looking painted windows.<\/p>\n

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14. TV Frame<\/h3>\n

You wouldn’t normally think of framing your flat screen, but it is amazing what an upgrade<\/a> a simple frame can make.<\/p>\n

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15. Tasseled Bedskirt<\/h3>\n

Mimic an Anthropologie look by attaching homemade tassels to your bedding. Find out how with this tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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16. Cake Stand Storage<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Store kitchen essentials the classy way: On a cake stand<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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17. Doormat Wall Art<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Turn those ugly air vents into classy works of art by using a simple rubber mat. Find out how here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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18. Painted Vents<\/h3>\n

For floor vents, metallic paint<\/a> can dress up those ugly vents.<\/p>\n

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19. Curtain Rod Canopy<\/h3>\n

For a canopy bed<\/a> for a fraction of the price, use shower curtain rods attached to the ceiling.<\/p>\n

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20. Accent Ceiling<\/h3>\n

Accent walls were huge for awhile, but if you want a more subtle look, trying adding color to your ceiling <\/a>instead.<\/p>\n

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21. Switch Frames<\/h3>\n

Making your light switches look more expensive is easy. Add painted frames to them! Check out the DIY here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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22. Enlarged Windows<\/h3>\n

Balloon drapery<\/a> is a great way to make your windows look bigger, but if you can’t afford the expensive window treatments, try a curved shower rod instead.<\/p>\n

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23. Painted Fridge<\/h3>\n

Liquid stainless steel can turn an inexpensive fridge into one that appears to be a much nicer steel <\/a>version.<\/p>\n

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24. Half Paint Walls<\/h3>\n

If you want to make your ceiling<\/a> seem higher, try half-painting your walls.<\/p>\n

25. Drape Weaving<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Weave your curtains<\/a> for a classy, designer look without the crazy price.<\/p>\n

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26. Homemade Shades<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Make your own no-sew window shade with this tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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27. Re-stain Furniture<\/h3>\n

Have wood furniture that doesn’t match? Strip the old stains and restain the furniture yourself! Here’s<\/a> how.<\/p>\n

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28. Bathroom Mirror Upgrade<\/h3>\n

For an easy and inexpensive bathroom upgrade, just frame<\/a> your mirror!<\/p>\n

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29. Kitchen Backsplash<\/h3>\n

Gel-based stick-in tiles <\/a>can create classy faux-brick backsplashes without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

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30. Cord Covering<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Keep those cords classy with a DIY<\/a> cord cover.<\/p>\n

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31. Faux Extra-Thick Baseboards<\/h3>\n

Make those baseboards stand out<\/a> with a little paint and some extra molding.<\/p>\n

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32. Crown Molding Cabinet Top Shelves<\/h3>\n

Crowning molding combined with shelves can not only add class to your cabinets but also extra space! Check out this tutorial <\/a>to find out how to do it yourself.<\/p>\n

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