19 Weekend Wins: Home Upgrades So Fast You’ll Still Have Time For Brunch
We all have a Pinterest board overflowing with dream home aesthetics that would probably require a team of professionals, a small lottery win, and approximately six months of chaos to achieve. But what if you could get that satisfying “glow-up” vibe for your space without signing your life away to a complicated DIY project that leaves you covered in paint and questioning all your life choices? Imagine transforming a room, adding a touch of luxury, or just making your home feel a little more you, all before Monday rolls around again. It’s not a home decor fairytale; it’s totally doable.
We’re talking about those high-impact, low-effort upgrades that make you feel like an interior design genius, even if your main skill is just being really good at online shopping and following simple instructions. Forget spending your precious weekend wrestling with power tools you don’t understand or deciphering hieroglyphic assembly manuals. We’ve rounded up 19 brilliant ways to give your home a noticeable boost, and the best part? You can conquer any of these before your Sunday night takeaway even arrives. Get ready to impress yourself (and maybe your nosy neighbours).
Review: “This flooring is so amazing! It is easy to install, easy to cut, just make sure you line it up the way you want it to be. Highly recommend this flooring!!!” – genojackie
Review: “This was a fun project. It was a little daunting with getting the bubbles out even using a tool. It didn’t take long, but I love the overall look and gives my bathroom a more sleek look. It was easy to remove and replace, but you can only do it a few times before it looks crinkly. I left the back on and smoothed it out while applying that seemed to help. I did it in 15 minutes. I made sure I cleaned my mirror first of course before starting. I absolutely live the look. I think it’s well worth the money and it comes with a lot in case you mess up. The silver piece that holds my mirror place didn’t look too bad with the border around it. Overall, I would highly recommend it. Inexpensive, easy and definitely transform the mirror and room.” – Angela T.
Review: “Super cute shelves. Sturdy and able to hold a lot of products. Freed up a lot of counter space and just makes our bathroom look so much more organized.” – Leah
See? Your home is already looking a bit more fabulous, and you haven’t even had to break a serious sweat or sacrifice your entire social life for it. That weekend refresh energy is contagious! Feeling inspired to tackle another corner or add a little more personality? Perfect, because we’ve got more quick-win wonders coming right up.
Review: “I was a little hesitant getting these because they were a little out of my price range. I got some cheaper ones that were just no good. Thin, bad fabric, cheap looking and feeling. So I returned them and finally got these. I am so glad I did. They are heavy, quality, well made/sewn curtains and are honestly a great price for what you are getting. … You will not regret it!” – JinnyBee
Review: “Easy to install and comes with a remote. I’ve been using this brand for years without issues. The lights have multiple brightness settings. They are durable and stay attached as long as the surface they are applied to is cleaned properly.” – Tim Shanahan
Review: “I was happy with how it turned out! I used 3 coats of clear polyurethane over the top to really make it last long and protect it against water and stains. It’s a good thickness and a very cheap option to update your style look.” – Sophia B.
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Review: “This product is great quality! Heavy, and solid material. I did not want to put holes in my walls with the mounting screws bc I live in an apt. However, I did find a flat-ish surface under the cabs on the back splash. I used double sided extra strength, 3MM tape I found at a home repair store. When I leave I soak it with Goo Gone or Rubbing Alcohol and use the saved mounting pieces in my forever home!” – Steener
Review: “… And like damn! Color me impressed! … I mean, you can see the marker if you know where to look and you’re really looking but as far as the average visitor or glance is concerned, it’s perfect. Plus, I only needed one marker to perform that witchcraft – and this set came with 6 markers, 6 crayons, and 1 sharpener! I’d absolutely recommend this to anyone who needs to fix up some furniture!” – MAST
Okay, by now your home is probably looking noticeably spiffier, and your “I totally did that myself” bragging rights are fully charged. Who knew upgrading your space could be this quick and, dare we say, enjoyable? Just a few more clever tricks to go, proving that a little effort over a weekend can make a massive difference to how much you love your home.
Review: “When looking for something to hold towels & washcloths for a small bathroom that would fit over the commode, I found this rack. Decided to try it. Worked perfectly in my space! Holds six towels & could also use for rolled washcloths, however they are a little trickier to get wide enough to stay in. But it is possible. Comes in 2 pieces so could do side by side as well. Was easy to install & sturdy. I love the look as well. Neat & tidy! I would buy again.” – D. Slayden
Review: “Material is soft and nice. The fit is good though my loveseat is a bit small so I’ve got it tucked and pinned in a few places. It didn’t look bad before, just a little baggy. It does the job perfectly and looks good doing it. Washes up with either spot cleaning or in the machine nicely.” – Amazon Customer
Review: “I’m very pleased with this product!! It works exactly how I wanted it to and it was so easy to install. Definitely a staple in my bathroom and I will definitely be purchasing another one for my other bathroom!” – Deirdra Reed
Review: “I bought this primarily as a sun catcher and secondarily for privacy. I must say I am very pleased with the pretty rainbows. The time of day when the sun is at the right angle has become my favorite!!” – andylaure
Review: “This is a very good product I used it all over the house on the walls , we are moving out from the house and I wanted to fix small imperfections on the wall This is a life saver , it works like nail polish, very good.” – Andrii
