Seasonal
Do these first
Deep spring cleaning. Baseboards, cabinets, the dreaded dusting, organizing.
Declutter. If you don’t need it in your home, donate it. Sometimes it’s painful to say goodbye to something that meant a lot to someone else. Remember: your home is not a storage garage for other’s memories. If you find decluttering to be overwhelming, start with a junk drawer (we all have at least one) or a section of your closet (shoes).
Pick a few of these
New artwork.
Pop color into a room with a collection of painted shutters on a wall.
Plants in colorful pots or grape leaves baskets.
Flowers in a pretty vase. Spring doormat.
Colorful garden stool.
New color for front door (try a pretty blue or green).
Style your spring.
Style coffee table with new accessories (a book or two, vase with flowers, bowl of shells or colorful glass balls) on a pretty tray.
Set a pretty spring table: dishes, napkins, accessories. This does not have to be a huge expense. Try a flea market or big box store to pick up trendy colors and a fun, new look.
Fill a bowl with one of these: shells, sea glass, lemons, green apples.
Try a new scented candle or diffuser. New sheets and pillow cases in a pretty color or spring pattern.
Create a bar cart. It can be a traditional cart or on a table top. Ice bucket, colorful glasses, pretty napkins, umbrellas for drinks, flowers.
Add a vintage piece to a room. Put a colorful runner in the kitchen. Replace lampshades with a color or crisp white.
Change a few accessories for something bright and cheerful: pillows, pretty books, lanterns, candles, baskets.
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Make a list of projects
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Change outdated hardware in kitchen or bathroom.
Add a new light fixture over dining or over your eat-in table.
Refresh baseboards with a fresh coat of paint.
Want to try a new color but not sure if you are ready to make a commitment? Paint the ceiling or trim to see how you like it. Or call a decorator. We are really good at color!
Tired of an old coffee table? Replace it with a colorful ottoman and use a tray for accessories.
Happy spring! Happy summer! Only 236 days until Christmas!
Wrenda Goodwyn is a Southwest Florida interior decorator, A.S.I.D. associate and gold member of the Interior Redecorators Network based in Bonita Springs, Florida. For more information, visit her website at spectacularspaces.com. Call her at 239-850-5800 or email wrenda@spectacularspaces.com. For more decorating tips, articles and photos, visit spectacularspaces.com/ blog