One Trick Anyone Can Use To Upgrade Their Digs

Photo: Courtesy of Homepolish. We've all sat around our digs at some point, staring at the walls and wishing we could magically afford an upgrade. But, sometimes you don’t have the budget for a bunch of new awesome furniture. Sometimes you don’t even have the wiggle room for one sort-of-awesome piece of furniture. But, almost all of the time, a fresh coat of paint can help. Sure, you're probably thinking, "Nope. Too much work, not enough time," but you’re mostly wrong. It’s true that good things come to those that wait (for the paint to dry properly), but it doesn’t have to be a huge hassle. You don’t even have to paint the whole wall! Ahead, we’ve compiled a slideshow of spaces that became awesome after a few coats of paint. You're probably going to want to corral some snacks and invite your friends over for a hand.



Paint It Pastel

Kelly Oxford’s office was pretty blah before our L.A. Creative Director Orlando Soria swooped in and splashed pastel aqua all over her walls. Now, it’s the picture of perfection, and, not to mention, way more inspiring. Pro tip: Make sure your pastel choice is on the pale side so it isn’t overbearing, especially when the light hits it.

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