[header] How to do a house makeover without a professional [title] Add a new coat of paint to the walls. [step] No matter the room, changing the color of paint can give a familiar space new life. Use neutral colors like tan, light gray, and off-white if you're planning on putting up art. 
If you favor bare walls, try more sophisticated colors like navy or olive. Kids will love rooms painted in vivid blues or greens.