7 Best Ways to Personalize Your Space (And Turn Your House Into A Home)

Painting rooms with a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest DIY projects around, especially when you use a no-priming-required option like this Paint & Primer formula, which offers long-lasting coverage with just one coat.

For color selection, check out The Home Depot’s easy-to-use ProjectColor™paint app available at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Snap a picture of your room to virtually test out different shades, match colors to your furniture (or anything!) then order paint samples.

Peel-and-stick wallpaper is easy to install and one of the quickest ways to jazz up a room. You’ll find a wide range of designs at The Home Depot, including natural motifs, traditional quatrefoil and faux wood or brick looks.

There’s nothing quite like new flooring to give rooms a luxe look. And installation is a lot easier than you think, thanks to today’s floating floor systems and peel-and-stick planks.

For the high-end appeal of natural wood coupled with durable, waterproof performance, consider luxury vinyl planks. With click-and-lock installation, the planks float over your existing floor, saving you time and money on installation. Peel-and-stick vinyl tiles are also simple to install. Consider adhesive planks with the look of real wood, which is a smart choice for upgrading rental flooring. If you love the look of natural stone but don’t want to splurge on the real thing, porcelain floor tile is a good alternative. A variety of patterns mimic the look of stones and other natural materials including wood but with the durability and water resistance of porcelain tile.

To transform your home into a retreat, splurge on a few little luxuries for your bedroom such as a mattress that supports your sleep style. A memory-foam version adjusts to your body and keeps you cool. Invest in a king size bed if you want plenty of room to stretch out. Top it with crisp new sheets and a comforter set in a soothing pattern.

A well-placed houseplant or two is needed for balance in your design. If you don’t have a green thumb, choose a realistic-looking artificial option for evergreen appeal.

A patio or deck set up for entertaining expands your living space year-round. For privacy from neighbors, add artificial greenery panels. String lights and a wood-burning fire pit table add ambiance and a cozy feel.

The kitchen and bath are the hardest-working rooms in the house, so any improvements are almost always worth it. Update your countertops with higher-end natural quartz, a durable material that comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. New ceramic tile is a classic way to refresh your kitchen backsplash, bathroom walls and floors. You can do this yourself by renting a tile cutter at The Home Depot.

If you don’t have a lot of time or money, treat guests, and yourself, to a set of matching towels in absorbent 100-percent cotton. Trade out old pots and pans for a new cookware set made of hard-wearing, even-heating stainless steel.