“here comes the sun…doo doo doo doooo, here comes the sun….”
I said goodbye to my heavy coats and dark boots about two weeks ago, and I refuse to put them back on - even though was a bit nippy and windy yesterday! The change in season from winter to spring brings upon a natural feeling of wanting to lighten things up, clear things out, and brighten up the atmosphere. Since our spaces are a reflection of ourselves, our personalities, and our mood, our home is the first place we welcome a change. Here are 5 Tips for a Simple Spring Refresh that can inspire you to make easy changes to uplift any space in your home.
CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER
Thank you to the “Get Organized with The Home Edit” on Netflix for making my neat freak (aka) OCD tendencies look and sound “normal”! There is nothing better than an organized closet or pantry. “Outer Order = Inner Calm” is real! Our physical environment is a reflection of who we are and how we feel. Creating space will have a major impact in your home. Use this season to get rid of old, unused, and/or unwanted items, and make room for the things that truly matter.
RESTYLE YOUR SURFACES
Take all décor and accessories off your shelves, tables, and case goods, out of your bookcases and cabinets, and place them in one staging area. If you’re like me, bring out the bins of your additional home decorative accessories. Then turn on the music, bring out the swifter wand, and have some fun. Maybe that vase now lives in the living room instead of the dining room. A stack of books in livelier hues from your home office can sit on your coffee table instead. Reimagining ways to style your surfaces using the old and new accessories will breathe new life into your space.
BRING IN THE COLOR
We have a Spanish saying: “Para el gusto se hicieron los colores”, which means “Colors were made for taste”- our taste that is! Springtime is the perfect season to introduce vibrant hues and an easy way to do so is with our soft goods and/or décor. Swap out the blankets, pillows, and drapes with those in brighter colors and interesting patterns. Current color trends are inspired by nature with the use of blues and greens. If you’re really bold mix in oranges or yellow for an extra dose of color that will have you smiling your way well into spring and throughout the summer.
PAINT, PAINT, PAINT
Much like duct tape, there is nothing a can of paint cannot fix. Does your home need a new paint job? Is it time to turn that not so baby room into a big kid space? Is a space feeling old and drabby? Spring is the perfect time for painting homes. While you’re clearing and cleaning things out, take this opportunity to apply a new coat of paint onto the walls also. And if you’d like to knock out 3 of the tips in one sweep, introduce that color with the paint as well!
BECOME A PLANT LADY/GENTLEMAN
Welcome the outdoors in – literally! Plants and flowers not only help to liven up your spaces, but they are also natural purification systems, and provide better indoor air quality. They help to introduce color and texture into your space and are visually interesting. If you can’t commit to real plant babies, there are some faux alternatives that will give you the same effect and most people won’t even notice the difference at first glance.
