Makeover Your Home Without The Mess

Your home is outdated, but you don't plan on living in it long enough to invest in a major renovation. Or maybe you're tired of your dull indoor scenery, and your boredom isn't something new pillows can fix.

These are just a couple of scenarios calling for a mild makeover — a home-improvement project that's somewhere in between a full makeover and a "quick fix."

Longtime San Antonio residential designer Michael Hyden of Hyden Design Group says many clients looking for a major overhaul should consider a mild makeover to test the waters before bringing in the construction crews. People often think the only option is to rip everything out and start over, he says, but they may actually be able to go slow and change their space one medium-sized project at a time — like dieting before going under the knife to get a tummy tuck.

From crown moldings to couch cushions to cabinets, mild makeover projects can be the key to any home's dull-to-daring evolution.

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