8 Easy 60-Minute DIY Projects to Enhance Your Condo’s Value
If you’re looking to sell your condo, small upgrades can go a long way in boosting the value of your home and ensuring you get the best return on investment. Whether you’re short on time, money, or both, here are eight DIY projects that will enhance your condo’s value in only an hour or less.
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Update Hardware
Swap out dated drawer pulls, door knobs, and cabinet handles in your kitchen or bathroom for modern fixtures that reflect your personal taste and complement your home’s style. This tiny upgrade that requires no more than a screwdriver can go a long way in making your condo look its best.
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Experiment With Paint or Wallpaper
Make your condo stand out by creating an accent wall in a bold paint shade or select a vibrant patterned peel-and-stick wallpaper to add some personality to your space. Choose a wall that serves as a focal point in your home such as in your entryway or living room, or go all-out on all four walls to turn a smaller space like a bathroom or home office into something to be remembered.
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Install New Light Fixtures
Proper lighting has the potential to transform any space. From modern sculptural fixtures to antique finds, the opportunities to showcase your unique style are endless. Swapping to energy-efficient LED bulbs will boost your home’s appeal to energy-conscious buyers.
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Add Floating Shelves
Add extra storage and display space to your condo by installing floating shelves on empty walls. Whether for you’re looking to add additional storage for dishware in your kitchen or a place to display books and decorative items in your bedroom or living room, this easy upgrade will appeal to buyers looking to maximize your condo’s available space.
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Incorporate Mirrors
Interior designers and decorators often rely on mirrors as a tried-and-true way to enhance natural light and create the illusion of space in any room. Hang a large mirror on a wall opposite a living room window to reflect natural light or lean a tall mirror against a wall to create the illusion of height. Consider creating an entire mirrored wall by panelling several identical large mirrors side-by-side.
Install Smart Home Devices
Integrate technology into your condo to boost its appeal to buyers looking for efficiency and convenience. Programmable thermostats, smart lightbulbs that can be controlled through your phone, and voice-activated assistants will modernize your home and enhance your lifestyle.
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Organize Closets
Since one of the downsides of condo-living is the lack of storage space, demonstrating the storage capacity and functionality of your home’s closets will go a long way in appealing to potential buyers. Install shelving units, hooks, hanging organizers, or bins to keep items neatly stored and easily accessible and take advantage of vertical space.
In only an hour or less, these simple DIY projects are sure to maximize your condo’s appeal to potential buyers, contributing to your home’s functionality and aesthetic, and enhancing its overall value. To learn more about what attributes condo buyers are drawn to, connect with one of us and let us help you get the most value for your home.
This article was originally published in Sotheby’s International Realty Extraordinary Living Blog in March 2025
