Makeovers made easy!

Often the hardest step in any home-improvement or makeover project is the first one. Moving from inspiration to decision making can be hard – especially given all the amazing choices and options out there today! That’s why it’s important to start with the basics: identifying your personal style, and choosing trends best suited to that style.

The Home Depot has many interactive tools that can help you with both those tasks. (And once you’re ready to kick off your next project, you can find additional resources in-store, from The Home Depot’s expert designers and sales associates, to how-to books and magazines, to in-store DIY workshops.)

Read on for tips on how you can use The Home Depot’s online Design Centre to move from design inspiration to project execution.

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LIGHT UP YOUR SPACE

Lighting contributes to room ambience in a major way. Whether you want to channel an open, expansive feeling or a cozy, romantic vibe, the right lights will help you get the look. Read The Home Depot’s Interior Lighting: A Buying Guide for smart ways to brighten your space.

PUT ON A FLOOR SHOW

Flooring literally grounds any décor scheme. So don’t let choosing the right floor be a design afterthought. Get inspired by The Home Depot’s Redefining Floors tool and virtually test-drive hundreds of hardwood, laminate and cork options.

TILE IT!

Thinking of upgrading your kitchen, bath or foyer with luxurious ceramic, porcelain, stone or glass tile? Check out Transition to Tile and learn what you need to know to start your next tile project.

CREATE A NEW VIEW

Frame your windows with room-updating, style-enhancing window coverings. Use The Home Depot’s Treat Your Windows tool to try out various options in blinds, shutters and shades.

THINK IN COLOUR

Whether you’re thinking full makeover or simple update, nothing gets results as easily and inexpensively as a fresh coat of paint. But if choosing from the thousands of hues available is a daunting task, look no further than The Home Depot’s online thinkincolour tool.
Virtually “paint” rooms online choosing from the current seasonal palettes from The Home Depot’s selection of Behr, CIL and Ralph Lauren paints. Palettes are grouped by design trend – to make it easy for you.

TAKE ON A SMALL PROJECT

If you know your space needs a little something extra to go from “house” to “home,” browse the Know-How pages for inspiring ideas for every room.