Before You Decorate: Home Improvements That Make Holiday Décor Look Even Better

The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re anything like us, you’re already imagining where the tree will go, how the mantel will look, and what festive touches will make your home feel warm and inviting. But here’s a secret most homeowners overlook: your holiday décor looks its best when the home itself has been refreshed first.

Before you pull out the lights, ornaments, and garlands, consider a few strategic home improvements that instantly elevate your holiday aesthetic—and help your space shine all year long. At Virginia Renovations, we help homeowners create the perfect backdrop for the season’s most magical moments.

1. Fresh Paint: The Ultimate Holiday Glow-Up

Nothing transforms a room faster than a fresh coat of paint. Whether you want a modern neutral, a warm winter tone, or a bold accent wall, new paint makes holiday décor stand out beautifully.

How Virginia Renovations helps: Our painting specialists deliver flawless, high-quality finishes with zero stress. We’ll help you choose colors that make your holiday décor pop—and still look great when the decorations come down.

2. Accent Walls That Steal the Spotlight

Shiplap, board and batten, wood slats, wallpaper, or even a simple color-block wall can turn an ordinary room into a holiday showstopper.

Why it matters: Accent walls add character and visual depth, giving your décor a natural focal point.

How we help: We create custom accent walls that fit your style, your space, and your holiday vision. Quick turnaround, beautiful results.

3. Updated Lighting to Set the Mood

Holiday décor is all about atmosphere. Soft, warm lighting makes everything feel cozier—especially during winter.

Simple upgrades include:

• Modern light fixtures

• Under-cabinet kitchen lighting

• Recessed lighting installations

• Dimmer switches for adjustable ambiance

  
  

How Virginia Renovations helps: Our team handles electrical updates safely and efficiently, ensuring your home looks and feels stunning when guests arrive.

4. Trim, Molding & Built-Ins for a Polished Look

Crisp trim, new crown molding, or beautifully crafted built-ins elevate an entire room—no matter your décor style.

Perfect for:

• Holiday mantels

• Displaying ornaments, garlands, and decorative pieces

• Framing your Christmas tree or focal décor spot

  
  

How we help: We design and install custom carpentry that adds sophistication and functionality to your home before the holiday rush.

Plan Your Holiday-Ready Transformation

If you’re preparing your home for the season, these upgrades make a huge impact—not only for the holidays, but for years to come.

🎁 Ready to elevate your holiday décor? Contact Virginia Renovations today to schedule a consultation. We’ll help you choose the perfect pre-holiday upgrades that make your home shine. You can send us an email to info@varenovations.com or 757-974-9228.