What is a home makeover vs. a renovation?

A makeover focuses on cosmetic updates that transform the look and feel of a space without major structural changes — new paint, fixtures, lighting, flooring, hardware, and finishes. A renovation involves structural work, layout changes, and systems upgrades. Makeovers are faster, more affordable, and still dramatically improve how your home looks and functions.

How fast can you complete a home makeover?

Most single-room makeovers take 1–3 weeks. Multi-room projects typically run 3–8 weeks. Speed is one of our strengths — we work with dedicated crews and don't overbook.

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Kitchen Refresh

Silver Lake Kitchen Makeover

New cabinets · Quartz counters · 3 weeks

Bath Update

Encino Bathroom

2-week refresh

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From a single room to your whole home — we handle the design, the materials, the installation, and the cleanup. You just enjoy the reveal.

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Kitchen Refreshes

Cabinet refacing, new hardware, countertop updates, backsplash, lighting, and paint. Kitchen-changing results without the full-renovation budget.

Bathroom Updates

Vanity swaps, tile refreshes, new fixtures, mirrors, lighting, and accessories. Transform how your bath looks and feels in weeks, not months.

Paint & Finishes

Full interior painting, trim work, accent walls, color consultation, and decorative finishes. The highest ROI upgrade in any home.

Fixture & Hardware Updates

Cabinet hardware, door handles, faucets, showerheads, towel bars, and light switches. The details that make the whole home feel cohesive.

Lighting Upgrades

Recessed lighting, pendant fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, dimmer systems, and accent lights. Lighting transforms every room — often more than anything else.

Flooring Refreshes

Hardwood refinishing, LVP installation, tile replacement, and area rug coordination. New floors change everything about how a space reads.

Whole-Home Refresh Packages

Kitchen, bathrooms, paint, flooring, lighting, and hardware — updated together with a single design vision and one crew. Maximum impact, streamlined process.

Makeover Packages

Clear pricing.
Zero surprises.

Three defined packages to match different goals and budgets. Custom scopes always available — ask about anything not on this list.

Refresh

Cosmetic updates · Starting from $15K

Interior paint (up to 3 rooms)
Hardware replacement throughout
Lighting fixture swaps
Faucet & fixture updates
Design consultation included

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Before → After.

Kitchen Refresh

Silver Lake Kitchen

Cabinets, counters, lighting · 3 weeks

Bathroom Update

Studio City Primary Bath

Vanity, tile, fixtures · 2 weeks

Whole-Home Refresh

Echo Park Bungalow

Paint, floors, hardware · 5 weeks

Lighting Upgrade

Los Feliz Dining Room

Full lighting redesign · 4 days

Paint & Finishes

Highland Park Living Room

Color consult, full paint · 1 week

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Reviews

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★★★★★

"I spent two years convincing myself I needed a full renovation. In three weeks, LA Home Makeover gave me a kitchen that looks better than anything I could have imagined — and for a fraction of what I thought I'd need to spend."

Amber L.

Homeowner · Silver Lake

★★★★★

"We bought our house knowing it needed work but didn't have a huge budget. They came in, did a whole-home refresh — paint, hardware, lighting, floors — and it genuinely looks like a different house. My wife cried at the reveal."

James D.

Homeowner · Echo Park

★★★★★

"I manage a rental property and used them for a full refresh between tenants. Done in 10 days — new paint, floors, fixtures, hardware. The unit now rents for $400 more per month. The math is obvious."

Sara K.

Property Owner · Culver City

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A makeover focuses on cosmetic updates — new paint, fixtures, lighting, flooring, hardware, and finishes — without major structural changes. A renovation involves structural work, layout changes, or systems upgrades. Makeovers are faster, more affordable, and still dramatically transform how your home looks and feels.

A kitchen refresh — new paint, cabinet fronts or refacing, hardware, backsplash, lighting, and countertops without structural changes — typically runs $15,000–$50,000 in Los Angeles depending on scope and materials. We'll give you a specific quote after a quick site visit.

Most single-room makeovers take 1–3 weeks once materials are selected and on order. Multi-room whole-home projects typically run 3–6 weeks. Speed is one of our core strengths — we work with dedicated crews and realistic schedules.

Most cosmetic updates — paint, hardware, lighting fixture swaps (same circuit), flooring, and cabinet refacing — don't require permits. Projects involving new electrical circuits, plumbing changes, or any structural work do. We'll tell you exactly what your specific project requires during the consultation.

Yes, for most makeover projects. We keep the work zone clean and isolated each day. For whole-home projects affecting flooring throughout, some clients prefer to stay elsewhere for a few days — we'll discuss what makes sense for your specific scope.

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Your home.
Beautifully
refreshed.

Everything your
home deserves.

Clear pricing.
Zero surprises.

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