Lighten Up: Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home this Spring

Adding a touch of spring and summer to your home décor doesn’t require a complete overhaul. Little changes, such as new throw pillows, accessories, and even paint, not to mention the ever-popular ritual of spring cleaning, can revitalize a room. Here are some tactics to give your space a seasonal feel:

• Spring Cleaning: If you’ve been putting off spring cleaning this year, it’s not too late to get down to business. Removing clutter, opening the windows, and getting rid of the stale winter air and dust, leaves a room light and airy. You might even see your space in a whole new way.

Always begin the process by removing clutter first. Decide what to throw away, donate, store, and keep. Once your home is chaos-free, focus on one room at a time. Clean from top to bottom and back to front for the best results. Having your carpets cleaned, making sure your tiles and floors are sparkling, and removing odors and stains will breathe new life into your décor.

• Textiles: Fresh bedding, towels, and table linens are perfect for a mini-makeover. Capture the season with lighter fabrics and cheerful colors and patterns.

• Accessories: Nothing is easier than swapping accessories by season. Throw pillows make a huge difference. Alter your color scheme by adding pops of unexpected color to neutral furniture or simply lighten up warm, winter patterns with sunnier ones. Vary the size, print, style, and texture of pillows for instant dimension. To make things even lower maintenance, change pillow covers whenever you feel the urge to refresh a room.

Mix up accessories, such as vases, wall décor, and knick-knacks. A coat of spray paint on a frame or table lamp or vases filled with fresh flowers will establish a spring atmosphere.

• Paint: Paint is the most cost-effective way to completely reinvent a room. Paint an accent wall in a bold color or opt for a hue that will make a room appear more spacious. Your wall color sets the tone for your space and color even has the ability to impact our mood. Choose a paint color that brightens your day and plays into the ambiance you’d like to create.

What do you do to infuse your home with a spring and summer vibe?