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Spring is around the corner and, with it, the unmissable opportunity to refresh your home and get it ready for the warmer season to come. Fortunately, with just a few, simple upgrades, you can give your living spaces an airier, fresher feel, making your home feel more livable throughout the season. In this quick-start guide, we’ll look at a few home projects that will make a positive impact this spring, no matter your budget, time availability, or DIY skills!
Invest In New Curtains
One of the best upgrades for your home is a fresh set of curtains for each room. Start by removing the heavy drapes that you may have chosen for your winter decor, wash and store them away carefully. Then, take time to clean your windows properly, allowing more sunlight to flood the room. Once your windows are clean and dry, install lighter curtains, ideally in soft colors or made of natural fibers. You may also consider adding in black-out shutters or layers that allow you to better manage the heat and strong sunshine during the peak of summer.
Be sure to partner with an expert to choose the best materials, styles, and fits for your home!
Add Fresh Indoor Plants And Local Flowers
Did you know that simply looking at fresh flowers has a positive impact on our mental health? Research has found that fresh flowers in the home can offer many advantages, including:
- May support improved sleep when placed in bedrooms
- Encourage positive social interactions and sharing
- Can lead to positive long-term improvements in mood
- Add color and visual appeal to any room
- Create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere for family members and guests alike
- Bring a sense of nature indoors, connecting your space with the outdoors
- Some species can even increase humidity or improve air quality!
Contact a local supplier to choose local, sustainable blooms that will bring a touch of spring inside your home!
Swap Out Throw Pillows And Blankets
Pillows and blankets have probably been your best friends during the winter months. However, as the warmer season approaches, there is no better time to swap them out for lighter materials and natural fibers. To decorate your home in a way that is more aligned to the energy of spring, consider choosing pastel or floral pillow covers, airy linen throw blankets, or even adding light accessories like table runners, centerpieces with fresh flowers, or soft cotton slipcovers.
Deep Clean And Declutter Key Spaces
Spring cleaning your home can have a greater impact than you may realize! Studies have found that clutter can increase stress levels, adds to daytime fatigue, and may also lead to an increased risk of respiratory and skin issues because it facilitates the build up of debris. Decluttering can offer important benefits. It makes your home easier to clean, creates more usable space, and can improve your ability to focus and relax, giving your home a lighter, more open feel.
Refresh Your Front Yard
Last but not least, bring back your gardening tools and refresh your front yard. This is a simple project that can help you boost your home’s atmosphere and even increase its market value! Get started with planting fresh blooms and cleaning up debris. You’ll notice a great difference from the start!
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