Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Revitalize your home and garden

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Are you thinking of revamping your home and garden? Well-maintained indoor and outdoor spaces can greatly enhance your home’s appeal and create a relaxing environmen­t for you and your guests.

You do. not need to break the bank or give your home a total makeover to add charm and a relaxing ambiance to your indoor and outdoor spaces. Check out these three simple ways to breathe new life into your home and garden.

1. Add a splash of color. Vibrant colors are a simple, yet effective, way to spruce up your home and garden. Paint your front door an inviting color, such as yellow. Add some bright-blue throw pillows and blankets to your living room. Trade your old patio-furniture cushions for a vivid orange, or pick a few colorful flowerpots to adorn your patio. You can even plant colorful flowers and plants in different shades to add pops of color to your garden. Whatever you do, adding color can instantly make your spaces attractive and exciting.

2. Create outdoor living areas.

Reimagine your backyard as an extension of your living room. You can create an outdoor living area by adding comfortabl­e outdoor furniture to make the space cozy and functional for relaxing and for entertaini­ng guests. Make sure to install outdoor lighting fixtures so you can use your outdoor living room well into the evening. These dedicated outdoor areas will encourage outdoor activities and make the most of your garden.

3. Bring the outdoors indoors.

Bringing nature into your home can create a soothing and harmonious environmen­t. Introduce house plants to add a touch of green to your living areas. Make sure to choose low-maintenanc­e plants that thrive indoors, such as snake plants and pothos. Best of all, houseplant­s purify the air so you can quite literally breathe easier. Also, consider using bamboo, rattan, reclaimed wood and other natural materials for furniture, flooring and decoration­s to add warmth and organic accents to your home.

The key to revamping indoor and outdoor spaces is to create an ambiance that truly feels like home. Using these three tips, you can easily transform your home and garden into spaces that inspire and delight you and your guests.

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