8 HACKS TO UPDATE A DATED HOME | FIXER UPPER NEW HOUSE | HOME DECORATING TIPS | NEW HOME RENOVATION

Is your home dated, and in desperate need of a complete makeover? Do you daydream about the day when you can afford to remodel the heck out of your house, and finally live in a home you love?
Believe me, I get it! Our first home had floral wallpaper, pink tile, and green shag carpet when we bought it. You want to see dated? Just look at this video of the kitchen from our first house. Ah, it makes me nostalgic to look at it, knowing what it would someday become.
Many of us dream of a beautiful new kitchen, or a living room that looks like it belongs on Instagram…or at least one that looks like it belongs in this century. Some people save up for years to renovate their dated kitchens or way-too-small bathrooms, and patiently live in a home they don’t like for all of that time…waiting to make it pretty.
BUT, what if I told you that you could completely update the look and feel of your home without costly remodeling? Would you spend a little bit of money now to transform your space, and have a house that is more current, looks beautiful, and is one that you enjoy coming home to?
I know it can be done because we did it! We took that dated first house and made all of the improvements I’m about to share with you. And you know what? That house was a complete transformation! People couldn’t believe it when we showed them the before and after videos. So, let’s dive in and talk about ten ways to update your dated home (without remodeling).
#1 - PAINT
Hands down, paint is the very best way to completely change the look of your home, and is your most powerful weapon against a dated house. And, I’m not just talking about walls! Yes, you should paint the walls in your home to suit your style and taste, and give it a fresh, clean look, but there are so many other things that can be transformed with paint:
Built-Ins
I’m a huge fan of built-ins, and they can be a beautiful feature in a room. But, there are plenty of built-ins out there that are contributing to the overall dated look of a home. Your first instinct might be to just rip them out, but before you go down that path, consider painting them!
If you have high-quality, sturdy built-ins, with a nice, clean design, a fresh coat of paint might be all that’s needed to bring those built-ins back to life and update the entire look of the space.
Kitchen cabinets
I’m sure you’ve all seen the amazing makeovers of people who painted their kitchen cabinets, right? No doubt about it…painting wood-tone cabinets a fresh new color is a fantastic way to completely transform your kitchen. Take a look at our recent post about kitchen cabinet colors that aren’t white for even more ideas.
Bath vanities
Just like with kitchen cabinets, paint can bring new life to your outdated bathroom vanity. Take a look at this pretty little bathroom makeover - the vanity looks amazing!
Doors
Changing out your front door can be expensive, so painting your exterior door is a great way to save money and give your exterior a more modern appearance. Painting the inside of your front door is also a great way to add a little drama to your entry. I happen to be a big fan of painting interior doors, as well, to add a bold pop of color and some character into your home. Check out my post on painted doors for some inspiration.
Baseboards and Trim
There has been a long-standing debate about whether or not you should paint stained wood baseboards and trim. Many people adore the classic look of wood trim, and would never consider hiding its natural beauty by painting over it. Others prefer the fresh, clean look of bright white trim throughout their homes.
There is no right answer, because it’s your home, and you should do what you like to create a place that reflects your style. I will say, however, that painting your wood trim white will completely change the look of the space. So, if transformation is what you’re after, painting the trim might be the right thing for you.
Take a look at this next before and after pic to see how dramatic the change can be, and then make the decision that feels right for you.
Tile
Plenty of dated homes come with ugly (and rather colorful) tile. Our first home had pink tile in the kitchen, and aqua tile in the bathroom! Changing out your tile can be a big, messy job, so if the tile is in good condition, think about painting over it.
You can even paint your tile floors and completely change the look of them. Not so sure about this? If there is ever a poster child for the power of paint, it would be this next bathroom makeover by The Painted Hive. They painted the linoleum floor, wall tiles, walls, ceiling, tub paneling, and vanity…hard to believe it’s the same bathroom!

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