Dec 23, 2024 - Business

Home improvement projects that boost ROI and mood

Brianna Crane

Rich jewel tones are back, according to interior designer Zoë Feldman. Photos: Stacy Zarin Goldberg (left) and Max Burkhalter — Rich jewel tones are back, according to interior designer Zoë Feldman. Photos: Courtesy of Stacy Zarin Goldberg (left) and Max Burkhalter

If home improvement projects are on your 2025 to-do list, here are some expert tips to help make achieving your goals a little easier.

💸 Goal: Improve home value

Pro tip: Spring for a kitchen remodel, which can help sell your home down the line.

A good rule of thumb is to budget 15% of your home's value for the renovation.

🎨 Goal: Low-lift, high-impact change

Pro tip: Paint your walls with saturated jewel tones or soothing nature-inspired hues, if that's your vibe.

If you're up for pattern play, try a wallpaper border or cover your bookshelves in personality-packed peel-and-stick.

🪴 Goal: Grow your own food

Pro tip: Start with a small herb garden before diving into homesteading.

Herbs grow well in most climates and can even grow in a pot indoors.

🧹 Goal: Clear clutter

Pro tip: Put the credit card down (no fancy containers needed) and block out time to make cleaning a priority. Happiness researcher Gretchen Rubin calls it a "loose ends day."

You'll feel much better after you purge your closet or recycle those empty Amazon boxes.

☕️ Goal: Add daily luxury

Pro tip: Upgrade your coffee routine. Custom beverage stations are a coveted home feature, according to design pros.

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Home improvement projects that boost ROI and mood

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