9 Ways To Upgrade Your Space That Don't Require A Ton Of Work

1. Apply some peel-and-stick wallpaper in a fun print to make a statement without being too over the top. If you're a renter, this is a great non-permanent option! Promising review: "Love, love, love this wallpaper!!! It is beautiful and unique, refined and elegant, and heavy-duty quality. I found it super easy to install, though I opted to use it for a room border versus full wall coverage. I also found it very forgiving, allowing me to pull it back off and adjust areas without leaving permanent dents in the design. It gave my son’s bedroom a whole new look and I have gotten lots of compliments on this wallpaper!" —MB Get this Novogratz x Tempaper Constellations Removable Peel and Stick Wallpaper from Amazon for $29.94+ (available in three colors). 2. Keep your closet from becoming a chaotic mess with some shelf dividers, which you can place anywhere that could benefit from some organization. No more ruffling through a pile of towels whenever you look for a pillowcase. Get a set of two from Amazon for $20.40. Promising review: "I was a little doubtful about these being able to stand up straight but was pleasantly surprised. I'm using them in an old antique cabinet/wardrobe to separate stacks of clothes that would otherwise turn into a pile of clothes on a shelf. I would definitely buy again." —the booniepepper 3. If your space gets chilly, use an under-door draft stopper to seal up the space the cold air is coming in from. You can also put it in a window, and if you have noisy neighbors, this will help drown them out! Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors, as well as in packs of two). Promising review: "I wanted something that would keep the noise out, to be honest. I live in a small NYC apartment with roommates, and have French doors. I wanted something to fit underneath that would serve specifically to reduce noise, but also not be a pain when I opened and closed the doors. It works wonderfully! It reduces the noise level from the outside, and vice versa. The talking and TV in the living room are muted, and I have been told my phone conversations are quieter! So perfect for what I needed!" —Meagan 4. Hide those clunky cords with a three-outlet power strip that plugs into your wall outlet so all you see is one sleek, white cable rather than a bunch of thick cords snaking their way everywhere. Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in three sizes and with or without surge). Promising review: "Did y’all know they made these?!? Okay, I was moving some furniture around in the guest room and my beautiful bride just wasn’t happy with how far the dresser stood out from the wall because of the TV plug. She said there has to be some way to fix that in this day and time. Know what? She was right! I did some searching on the old internet and found these. I put it on the outlet behind the dresser and shoved it into place. Just so y’all know, the wall plug is indeed flat and it’s designed to cover the whole plug when you use it. Please don’t ask me how thin or thick it is, cause I already put it behind the dresser and I dang shore ain’t about to pull it out to measure it for someone’s question. Just know that it’s flatter’n a bug in a windscreen and works great!" —James P. 5. Take your garage door from boring to charming via this set of magnetic decorative hinges, which couldn't be easier to apply. You literally just stick 'em on, and voila! Instant carriage house aesthetic. Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $14.51+ (available in two styles). Promising review: "The only thing I don’t like is that kids think they are real and walk up and try to hang on the handles, which obviously just come right off. I have to admit it’s hysterical, it does teach the kids to quit messing around with things they shouldn’t because they think they break them...it’s downright comical. Other than that, you would never know they are magnetic. They stay on, you can pull them off easily to wash the doors and then just put right back on. Heavy rains and they didn’t come off. It’s -20 degrees outside now, and they're still stuck on with no problems. I got three sets — one double door and one single door, looks perfect." —Rummy3 6. Flex your DIY muscles with a peel-and-stick subway tile backsplash that'll instantly lighten up your kitchen or bathroom, no grout maintenance required. Get a 10-pack of 12x12 panels from Amazon for $28.89+ (available in six colors). Promising review: "This peel and stick tile backsplash has completely changed the look of our kitchen. It was relatively easy to install and it was our first time using any peel and stick product. One thing we did learn is once it's on the wall...it's not coming off easily. I would highly recommend using the glass cleaner method — this will allow more time to fix your placement if you don't have it just right. Overall, this product is totally worth the price and little time it takes to apply. P.S. It's a great quarantine project if you're looking for one! :)" —Nikki Moody 7. Or, for more dimension, opt for a multicolored faux-gel tile backsplash made of easy to clean, heat- and moisture-resistant material. Get a 10-pack of 12x12 panels from Amazon for $29.99. Promising review: "We did a kitchen facelift this summer, repainting and making everything look fresh. We were looking at The Home Depot version of these, which are more than double the price. We decided to go for these instead and they are amazing!! I put them up myself in about two hours. I did buy the adhesive spray just in case but it wasn’t needed, even for the few I had to peel off and re-stick to center correctly. These aren’t too difficult to apply but definitely require patience. It is 100% worth the buy for a DIY affordable update!" —Hope Consilvio 8. Give your walls a modern touch by putting up a hexagonal-shaped shelf, which comes with foolproof adhesive bands (no drilling required!). Get it from Giftopia Store on Etsy for $25.10+ (available in six colors, as well as sets of three). Giftopia Store is a small biz specializing in chic and minimalist items that are functional and stylish. 9. Ditch the plastic for some stainless steel and glass soap dispensers to make your shower feel a little more luxe. Get set of two from Amazon for $14.99. Promising review: "I purchased these to use as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers. I wanted our shower to look like a spa! They are great quality and many people I know have copied our idea, so they are a hit! Very high quality, the plunger part is always the most important part. These are metal and not plastic, something which seems to be hard to find when looking for dispensers." —Rebecca Morea 10. Liven up your space with color-coordinated book sets that take all the work out of getting those vibrant shelves you thought only existed in Architectural Digest. Promising review: "If you've been looking for decorative books, then look no more — you've found your shop! Colors are true to photos and I love how they were real books! Not those hallow, fake ones you see. This made decorating very easy, fast shipping, and quality suburb. Will be ordering more from here in the future!" —JH2 Get a set from Covogoods on Amazon for $4+ (packages start with just one book and go up to 25 books; they're also available in 16 colors including custom colors). Covogoods is a Utah-based small biz that curates decorative book collections by color (using real books!).

1. Apply some peel-and-stick wallpaper in a fun print to make a statement without being too over the top. If you're a renter, this is a great non-permanent option!

2. Keep your closet from becoming a chaotic mess with some shelf dividers, which you can place anywhere that could benefit from some organization. No more ruffling through a pile of towels whenever you look for a pillowcase.

3. If your space gets chilly, use an under-door draft stopper to seal up the space the cold air is coming in from. You can also put it in a window, and if you have noisy neighbors, this will help drown them out!

4. Hide those clunky cords with a three-outlet power strip that plugs into your wall outlet so all you see is one sleek, white cable rather than a bunch of thick cords snaking their way everywhere.

5. Take your garage door from boring to charming via this set of magnetic decorative hinges, which couldn't be easier to apply. You literally just stick 'em on, and voila! Instant carriage house aesthetic.

6. Flex your DIY muscles with a peel-and-stick subway tile backsplash that'll instantly lighten up your kitchen or bathroom, no grout maintenance required.

7. Or, for more dimension, opt for a multicolored faux-gel tile backsplash made of easy to clean, heat- and moisture-resistant material.

8. Give your walls a modern touch by putting up a hexagonal-shaped shelf, which comes with foolproof adhesive bands (no drilling required!).

9. Ditch the plastic for some stainless steel and glass soap dispensers to make your shower feel a little more luxe.

10. Liven up your space with color-coordinated book sets that take all the work out of getting those vibrant shelves you thought only existed in Architectural Digest.

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