Not every home makeover needs to be extreme. Professional designers share some of their favorite tips for saving money and making the most of the space in your home.
1 Tim Pingree of SHAKE architecture : construction: “Working around the chimney, we designed a curved headboard wall with shelves behind it; much less expensive than demolishing it.”
2 Cara Fineman of DAG Design: “A statement light fixture is an opportunity to add sparkle, texture, or color while tying together the room. Go bigger than you think you should for maximum impact.”
3 Sarah Scales of Sarah Scales Design Studio: “For a modern feel, we replaced the traditional cabinet doors and drawer fronts with simple slab ones, then added sleek, metal edge pulls that cost about $10.”
4 Alex Crecelius of Alex Interiors: “If the tile you love is too expensive or dramatic to use as a backsplash, try it as an accent at a bar, around a fireplace, or as an inlay on a mudroom floor.”
5 Camila Obniski and Taryn Bone of Bone Collective Studio: “The custom, seamless design of this linen closet incorporates the radiator with a slatted panel, maximizing storage space.”
6 Lindsey Crowley of Lindsey Crowley Interiors: “Don’t want to swap out the sink? Make it look intentional by choosing related elements, such as a decorative mirror and wallpaper with a similar motif.”
7 Gabrielle Bove of Opaline Interiors Studio: “We tucked a touch latch door into the corner of these built-ins, turning dead space into a compartment perfect for slender, lesser-used items.”
8 Christina Wikman of Christina Wikman Interiors: “Update the front entry stair to create a good first impression by painting the balusters or the newel post and handrail. Alternatively, swap out the whole thing with a clean-lined model.”
Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram @StyleCarrot. Send comments to magazine@globe.com.