10 Fall Home Projects Completed Before the Holidays

With the holidays quickly approaching, many homeowners want to refresh their spaces before welcoming family and friends. The good news? There’s still time to complete meaningful home improvement projects that will have your home looking warm, inviting, and ready for entertaining. At Monk’s, we specialize in helping homeowners complete projects of all sizes. Here are ten home project suggestions you can comfortably start today and finish before the holiday season.

1. Refresh Your Entryway

The entryway is the first impression guests have of your home. A freshly painted front door, updated hardware, and seasonal greenery can instantly boost curb appeal. Inside, small changes like a new bench or decorative hooks create a welcoming space. If you’d like a hand with carpentry, painting, or hardware replacement, the Monk’s team can help you transform your entryway quickly.

2. Upgrade Lighting Fixtures

Lighting plays a big role in creating the right atmosphere for gatherings. Swapping out a dated fixture for a modern chandelier or pendant can give your dining room new life, while adding dimmer switches makes it easy to set the mood.

3. Give Your Kitchen a Mini Makeover

The kitchen is often the hub of holiday activity. A full renovation can take months if you are replacing cabinetry and appliances. However, you don’t need a full renovation to make it shine. These projects can be completed relatively quickly and can make a big impact.

• Cabinet painting gives your space a brand-new look.
• Backsplash installation or replacement adds personality and style.
• Countertop swap out provide a fresh, clean surface for entertaining.

A Designer at Monk’s Design Studio can help you select the perfect backsplash tile or countertop material so your kitchen can be both beautiful and functional this season.

4. Improve the Guest Room

If you’ll be hosting overnight visitors, a quick spruce-up of the guest bedroom is always appreciated. Fresh paint and new bed linens can transform the room in just a couple of days.

Sherwin-Williams provides complimentary color consultations if you need help selecting a paint color. Monk’s can set that up for you and then paint your room.

5. Update the stair runner

If you’ve been meaning to change out a worn stair runner, now is a great time. Even custom rugs are typically available in about a month, and installation only takes a day or two. Monk’s can also paint or stain your hand rail, banister and spindles to completely update your stairwell.

6. Organize and Declutter

The holidays bring extra activity, and oftentimes extra clutter. Built-in shelving, mudroom storage, or custom closets help keep everything in its place. Our carpentry team can design and install practical, attractive storage solutions that fit your home and lifestyle.

7. Quick Bathroom Updates

Bathrooms see heavy use during the holidays, so even small updates go a long way. New faucets, an updated shower head, or upgraded lighting can transform the space. Our Design Studios offers a wide range of fixtures and finishes, and Monk’s installers can have them in place well before your first guests arrive.

8. Flooring Fixes

From refinishing hardwoods to installing new carpet or luxury vinyl, updating your floors is a high-impact project that can be completed in weeks rather than months. Monk’s flooring specialists can help you select the right materials and handle the installation so your home feels fresh and polished.

9. Fresh Coat of Paint

Few projects have as much impact in such a short time as painting. Whether it’s the living room, dining room, or hallway, a new coat of paint brightens and modernizes your space. The Monk’s painting crews are known for their attention to detail and quick turnarounds, making this an easy way to prepare your home for guests.

10. Fireplace surround upgrades

Elevate gathering around the fireplace with a new mantel, or renovated hearth and surround. From painting to re-tiling, to installing new stone, Monk’s can help. We can also add built-in shelving around the fireplace. See a few fireplace-related projects below for ideas.

Final Thoughts

While big renovations may take considerable time, there are plenty of projects you can complete before the holidays to make your home look and feel its best. Whether it’s painting, carpentry, bathroom updates, or kitchen improvements, Monk’s has the team, tools, and experience to get it done right and on schedule.

If you’re ready to start, now’s the perfect time to schedule your project. Contact Monk’s today and let us help you welcome the holidays in style.