Transform Your Home With These Easy Updates

Transform Your Home With These Easy Updates

WHETHER YOU’RE PREPARING TO SELL OR SIMPLY WANT TO UPGRADE YOUR HOME TO INCREASE THE FUNCTIONALITY AND AESTHETIC, NEWPORT INTERIOR DESIGNER ALLY MALONEY HAS YOU COVERED.

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1. CREATE AN ACCENT WALL

Does the idea of bright color or bold prints overwhelm you? If you tend to play it safe, adding an accent wall to your home is a great way to instantly update the overall vibe and aesthetic. Make a statement in any space with paint or wallpaper- our favorite spots to try this trend are the wall behind a bed, a powder room, or behind a fireplace.

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2. SWAP OUT YOUR AREA RUG

A new area rug is typically a low cost and low commitment way to update your decor. The options are endless, from patterns to neutrals, and everything in between. Just make sure to pick the right size for your space!

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3. GIVE TIRED FURNITURE OR CABINETRY A NEW LIFE

For a dramatic change to your space, consider painting older furniture or cabinets in a fresh hue. Even wood-stained cabinetry can be painted when properly prepped.

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4. UPDATE WINDOW TREATMENTS

For a quick transformation, consider updating or adding window treatments throughout your home. Window treatments elevate your home’s decor, while also adding privacy and saving you money by conserving energy costs.

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5. ADD A BACKSPLASH

An eye-catching tile backsplash adds a huge upgrade to your kitchen and is a great way to update your home without major renovations.

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6. UPDATE YOUR FIREPLACE

Refacing your fireplace surround is a fairly small project that can make a big difference in the overall aesthetic of your space. Pick a fun patterned tile to create a focal point, or stick to the classics with a neutral marble slab that will go with any decor. For an even bigger impact, consider painting or replacing the mantle.

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7. SWITCH OUT KITCHEN AND BATHROOM FAUCETS

While this update option may require hiring an expert depending on your skillset, replacing outdated plumbing fixtures can instantly modernize your kitchen and bathrooms. Consider switching out cabinetry hardware as well for a drastic transformation.

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FEELING INSPIRED BUT JUST NOT IN LOVE WITH YOUR SPACE? THE EXPERIENCED TEAMS AT MALONEY INTERIORS AND MOTT & CHACE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY  WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU FIND + FURNISH YOUR DREAM HOME.