Valentine’s Day is the perfect reminder to show your home a little love! Winter is an ideal time to focus on cosmetic home improvements that make your space feel more special, especially when you’re still spending more time indoors. With fewer outdoor distractions and more time at home, February offers homeowners the perfect opportunity to refresh their living spaces without taking on major renovations.
In this guide, we’re sharing simple, cosmetic home updates that can make a big impact on how your home looks and feels. These improvements are budget-friendly, low-stress, and perfect for the winter season.
As a trusted handyman and home repair company serving Saint Peters, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, and surrounding Missouri communities, Mister Fix-It helps homeowners bring these ideas to life with professional installation and expert care. You should enjoy a home you truly love, all year long.
- Freshen up your walls. Touch up scuffed walls and baseboards, repaint rooms with something fresh and modern, and repaint trim or doors for a clean look. Pinterest is a great tool to see what sort of paint colors you like. A lot of folks are DIY-ing wall paneling and molding with really impactful results. (But we’re here if you need some help!)
- Upgrade lighting and fixtures. A switch as simple as this can completely change the feel of a room. Add a standing light to awkward, empty corners. Swap outdated light fixtures for modern ones. Replace harsh bulbs with warm, soft lighting. Have Mister Fix-It install dimmer switches for better ambiance, or install a new ceiling fan for you! Or install some wall sconces to empty spaces in your home. (There are plenty of options that require zero wiring.)
- Refresh hardware and small details. Replace cabinet knobs and drawer pulls with ones you really love. Update door handles and hinges, and swap out old switch plates and outlet covers! We recommend installing matching hardware throughout the home for a cohesive feel.
- Focus on floors. Deep clean carpets and repair loose or squeaky floorboards. Adding area rugs and runners can really tie a space together, as well. Don’t forget, you can also refresh grout lines for a much cleaner appearance.
- Give your kitchen a mini glow-up. Install a beautiful backsplash, add some under-cabinet lighting, and replace dated kitchen sink faucets. Repaint cabinets for a major change-up!
- Boost your bathroom. Replace mirrors with something more modern (again, Pinterest can be a great resource). Upgrade towel bars, toilet paper holders, hooks, and showerheads. You can also re-caulk tubs, showers, and sinks for a fresh and clean look.
- Don’t forget windows, doors, and trim. Give your window treatments a makeover (rods, curtains, and blinds). We recommend hanging your curtain rod as high as possible. Replace any worn weatherstripping and touch up trim. For a really high-impact update, paint your interior doors. Pick a new color for the front door of your home, while you’re at it!
- Turn up the cozy. Add floating shelves or wall decor, invest in some closet organizers, hide electrical cords for a seamless, uncluttered look, and hang up some new artwork, mirrors, or photographs.
- Make some small exterior updates. Replace porch lights and house numbers, touch up any chipped paint, and add a new welcome mat. You could also update your mailbox or mail slot!
Falling in love with your home doesn’t always require a major renovation. Small, cosmetic updates can make a huge difference. By tackling these simple improvements this month, you can create a space that really feels like yours and reflects your style.
And when you’d rather skip the hassle, or want a professional touch, Mister Fix-It is here to help. Proudly serving Saint Charles, Saint Louis, and surrounding Missouri communities, our experienced team can handle the cosmetic upgrades that help homeowners truly love where they live. Let’s get you to fall in love with your home all over again.
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