If you’re still looking for a quick way to up your look for the year, see what a little rust, shine, type and lighting can do for a room! Check out these 5 ways to update your home right now:

1. The new color. Pair rust, the latest color from the Paris runway, with the ever-popular gray for a chic kitchen or living area. Or go bold with a rust front door in a high-gloss finish.
2. A little sparkle. Add shine and sophistication with an antique mirror in your dining room or a mirrored vase on your bookcase.
3. A touch of type. Typography and modern art can easily bring a space up to date.
4. Artful storage. Organize everyday items and found treasures in clear containers for a display that also declutters.
5. Modern light. A great mid-century lamp always spruces up a room. If you haven’t acquired one yet, let this be the year.

{To see more on this week’s Houzz ideabook, Design 2011: 5 Easy Updates, click here.}