Life gets busy, whether you are raising kids or focusing on your career. There are a multitude of reasons that we tend to be short on time when it comes to projects around the house. A good solution to this is focusing on small paint DIY project, which helps not only upkeep your home, but to refresh spaces as well. A short project can be a success because you can see it from start to end and check it off your list without being overwhelmed! For larger paint jobs, reach out to a professional such as Paintman NYC.

Here are some ideas for updating your spaces when you are short on time!

Woman painting a baseboard along the floor with a ladder next to her.

Touch Up Trim and Doors

A fresh coat of paint on worn, dull, yellowed, or chipped trim instantly makes a space feel updated. New paint will make the trim look brighter and clean. You can work on this in piecemeal, whether you do it room by room or door by door.

Revamp Picture or Mirror Frames

A few coats of paint can completely transform frames. Choose a bold color to make them pop, or a muted tone for a more classic look. This quick project can be done in under an hour and instantly refresh your gallery wall.

Front Door

Your front door has major curb appeal, so a fresh paint of coat can make a big difference. This can be anything from a refresh to painting your door a bright shade that brings a pop of color to your home.

Make an Accent Wall

Instead of redoing a whole room in a new color, experiment with an accent wall. Painting one wall is often a quick project, but also adds something unique to a space. Even if you want to add a fun element to a laundry room or your kids room, this is fun and easy.

Add Color to Shelf Edges

Painting just the front edges or undersides of shelves can create a subtle yet stylish detail. Or paint the front of some dresser drawers. Or change up the color of the legs of a coffee table.