Larger Scale Upgrades and Renovations

Now, you may be thinking, “But there’s not enough time for any large-scale improvements!”. But with a little planning and teamwork, a dedicated weekend can become a real game-changer. And remember, what you find at one of the Charlotte Region ReStores is available to take home THAT DAY! No ordering or shipping delays to factor in.

Cabinets

Cabinets are a ReStore staple- at all of our stores. In particular, I see a LOT of them at the Pineville, Wendover, and Wilkinson stores. And a lot of them are very contemporary and on-trend!

But if a full-scale kitchen renovation isn’t an option for you, don’t forget that cabinets can be installed elsewhere. Extra cabinets in the garage or basement (if you have one) are IDEAL for stowing away clutter before guests arrive.

Guest Room Furnishings

If upgrading fixtures and flooring isn’t something you want or need to do, let’s talk about furniture! All of our Charlotte Region ReStores are full of options to help you outfit your guest rooms in a welcoming and multi-functional way.

Small Tables

Small tables- of the bedside, end, and accent varieties- are a common sight at our ReStores, too. Especially if you’re in need of just a single table instead of a matching pair. For your guest space, a small table is ideal for holding a larger suitcase or even just a catch-all space for purses, wallets, keys, and other personal belongings.

If the guest room closet is acting as storage for your own “stuff” and your guests are staying for longer than a weekend, try using an old entertainment center or TV armoire for storage! They are spacious, plentiful around here and often a wallet-friendly alternative to a traditional dresser or highboy.

Personal Touches for Guest-Friendly Style

Now that we’ve tackled room makeovers and furniture upgrades, let’s talk about the easiest and most budget-friendly option: home décor!

Fresh flowers (or even the artificial kind) are a simple way to amp up the brightness and cozy feel in your guest room. And a trip to any of our ReStores will yield all sorts of glass vases that you can use! I especially recommend the Cornelius and Wendover stores for the largest selection of vases that I’ve seen.

Books

A selection of books is another easy and inexpensive way to encourage your guests to unwind and relax while they’re visiting. Habitat Charlotte Region’s own Julia’s Café & Books is my go-to bookstore here in Charlotte- and the perfect spot to find plenty of good reads for your guests.

And if you want to use books as décor, Julia’s selection of vintage and rare books is truly second-to-none. In fact, there’s a good chance that you’ll see me perusing them on any given day!