As we continue to stay home and stay safe, many of you have probably considered taking on a few home projects. Now is the perfect time to focus on making improvements to make your home more functional and enjoyable. I always find that diving into a project helps to pass the time and keep yourself occupied.

One of the easiest and most effective ways to completely transform a room is with paint. I like to use lighter colors to keep the room feeling bright and open. I try to stick with 3 to 5 colors to encourage flow and to keep the home feeling cohesive. One of my favorite paint colors is Classic Grey by Benjamin Moore. It is the perfect off-white in my opinion because it has a little grey, a little cream, and reflects the colors around it (shown in the picture above).

Our closets tend to be one of the most neglected spaces in our home. I try to organize and declutter my closet at least twice a year. One tip that has always stuck with me is to turn all of your hangers around at the beginning of the year. Once you wear the garment, return the hanger to its original position. If you haven’t worn something in a year and the hanger is still turned the opposite way, it may be time to donate!

We all have family photos or pieces of art lying around that we aren’t sure what to do with. I love hanging a gallery wall with personal photos or creating an art wall with coordinating pieces. I recommend laying the pieces out on the floor or even a large piece of butcher paper so you can play with the design until it’s perfect. To make it easier, outline the art on the butcher paper, mark the hanging spot, and tack the paper to the wall so you can make all of your holes at once.

If you are tired of the same look in your bedroom, try updating your bedding. I like to use a neutral base and then I can add on pillows and blankets with different colors and patterns on top to create a new look. This makes it easy to swap out pieces as you grow tired of them or change the look for each season.

Pantries are a simple space to tackle and can easily be organized with storage containers, baskets, and labels. If you are someone who likes to change up what’s stocked in your pantry, try using chalkboard labels. This organizational system is a great tool for keeping track of food that has gone bad and keeps items all in view so nothing gets hidden in the back.

Do you have several accessories and decor pieces floating around that you haven’t used in a while? Try rearranging your bookshelves to bring new life to your home and change up the look of your space. It is amazing what a few little changes can do to revive a room.

If your home came with some lighting fixtures that you don’t care for, it is time for an upgrade! There are so many shapes, finishes, and sizes of light fixtures that you can incorporate into your design. I love large pendants because they can be hung in pairs over a kitchen island or a dining room table to add visual interest.

Finally, I am sure most of you are working from home for the first time and many of you have probably set up shop on your dining room table. In my opinion, this can be uncomfortable and can be a distraction. This is the perfect time to find a dedicated home office space with a desk and an appropriate office chair. This will boost productivity and can be a great place to work at in the future.