a simple refresh you can do in a day
A simple refresh you can do in a day? Sounds impossible but it’s true. There are many things you can do quickly and easily in one day to make your home feel more springy. Spring is a great time to do chores that otherwise get forgotten. Pay some love to your upholstered pieces by giving them a vacuum, brush off any pet hair, air them out on your deck, rotate the cushions and treat any stains. If your cushions are starting to
sag but the fabric and sofa are still in great shape consider refilling the cushions with new foam easily purchased from an upholstery shop. And don’t forget to get your carpets cleaned. Everybody knows that painting is the quickest and least expensive way you can change a room quickly, but there are many other things you can do with paint if your walls are where you want them to be. Retouch any surfaces like corners that are prone to chipping from
day to day activities. Reinvent a piece of furniture by giving it a fresh new life with paint. Using latex paint you can apply one coat of paint in the morning, and another in the afternoon for a project that is completely new and fresh in time for dinner. Every decorator knows that flowers are a secret weapon for setting the mood and brightening up any space. Bring the outdoors in and gather flowers or leaves to display in pretty vases on tables, countertops or night stands.
a simple refresh
Rearrange
Shake things up and move your furniture around for a new look. Edit your display accessories and only keep out those pieces that hold the most meaning for you. Group them in displays or elevate them on hardcover books.
Toss it up
Go Green
Invite some permanent life into your house with plants. Look for low maintenance varieties to make life easier. Already have plants? Do a spring replant and place them into new pots or textural wicker baskets.
Change up your pillows for an instant new look. If you can sew, this is a simple DIY project that takes very little time or effort. Or check out local shops for the latest colours and styles.
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