The easiest way to make the biggest impact on a room is by painting it. A lot of my friends never get around to painting their homes. They live in an apartment and don't see the point (maybe they'll move in a year anyway). Or they don't know how to - (instructions to come later). Or maybe they don't know what color to choose. Painting is one of the most important, and really first steps you should take in a home, no matter how long you think you might be there. Painting adds warmth, character, and differentiates space. It only takes a weekend to do and it instantly shifts the space from looking like a cold rental to a real home.
