With the colder months approaching and more time spent indoors, now is the perfect opportunity to refresh and refine your living spaces.

From painting cabinets to window frames, simple updates can create a warmer, more inviting atmosphere for the season and help protect and preserve the beauty of your home's interior for years to come. If you're considering selling your home, refreshing your living areas is also a great way to boost its value before putting the house on the market next spring.

Five Star Painting knows the power of an interior refresh. Consider its top eight interior enhancement projects, which can elevate your space and extend your home's longevity while adding value this winter season.

Cabinet refacing: A smarter makeover

Ever looked around your kitchen and thought, "I wish it felt brand new, but I don't want the hassle or expense of a full remodel"? That's where cabinet refacing comes in.

Through its partnership with nuDoors, Five Star Painting offers homeowners a modern, efficient solution. Instead of tearing everything out, they replace just the visible parts — your cabinet doors, drawer fronts and any exposed side panels — with fresh, custom-made styles and finishes.

The existing cabinet boxes remain in place and are refinished to match, so everything blends seamlessly. The end result? A kitchen that looks brand new — without the mess, cost or downtime of a traditional remodel.

Cabinet painting and refinishing

Painting or refinishing your cabinets breathes new life into your kitchen. Cabinets take up the most kitchen space, so choosing a paint or stain color that works best for your space is critical. For example, if you have a small kitchen, avoid cool whites, which can make a small space look dingy, and opt for a warm white or ivory instead.

After the paint has dried, it's essential to keep your cabinets clean. Avoid harsh chemicals. More often than not, your cabinets will need a gentle wipe-down with a damp microfiber cloth to remove light splatters and dust. For grease and grime, dish soap and warm water can keep your cabinets clean and the kitchen cozy.

Crown molding and trim painting

Add character and define your space by giving crown molding and trim a fresh coat of paint. This is a significant upgrade for winter because even a slight touch-up on your trim sharpens the look and helps seal edges against winter drafts. Plus, this simple painting project holds up beautifully during the chilly months.

Before painting, remember to prepare the surface by scraping or peeling paint with a putty knife, removing hardened caulk, filling in holes or gaps and sanding the surface smooth. Taking the time to do it right can help you avoid having to repaint to cover up mistakes.

Room painting

Painting one or multiple rooms can completely transform a space, whether repainting the same color or changing the shade entirely.

Focusing on one room — or even just one wall — can make the space more inviting and keep daily wear at bay longer. If you're considering painting multiple rooms, it's better to do so in one go so your home has a consistent glow. This can also be done as winter approaches.

Window painting

A crisp new coat around your window frames the view and helps block the chill when the temperature drops. When painting a window sash that opens and closes vertically, keep the window open until the paint is fully dry. For painting narrow pieces of trim that run perpendicular to the glass, use a 1-inch trim for a neat job.

Professional painting services

You can do any of the projects on your own, but a professional interior painting service is the easiest way to enliven your home's mood. By hiring painting professionals like those at Five Star Painting, you can rest easy knowing that they use only high-quality paints from top-rated brands to guarantee a stunning finish that stands the test of time. Plus, the company's two-year warranty ensures that the job isn't done until it's done right.

Weather this winter with confidence

Whether you're staying for years to come or selling soon, these eight interior refresh projects can easily upgrade your home's aesthetic, promote longevity and increase its value. To learn more, visit FiveStarPainting.com/interior-enhancements.