5 ways to refresh your home
Prudence Bailey thrives on the joy her clients feel after revealing an exquisitely transformed room much more expressive of their lifestyle and taste than before. In 2015, the Fairfield County-based interior designer decided to turn her great passion for decorating into a profession launching Prudence Home + Design (PHD) as a full-service interior design firm.
Bailey—a winner of the Serendipity 2020 Home Design Awards and whose projects have been featured nationally (on the cover of HGTV Magazine) as well as regionally—strives to provide clean, fresh interiors that blend modern and traditional styles, which has become her signature look, and enjoys working in any style, depending on the client’s tastes and needs.
“Springtime is a great opportunity to be able to make small changes within your home that will last more than just the season,” Bailey says.
Here, she provides photos of her work and five tips for refreshing a room or space:
1. Switch out your wooden coffee table for an ottoman
Sometimes in a family room you want to have a more relaxed attitude. By switching out the wooden or metal coffee table for an ottoman you can utilize the room, kick back, put your feet up and not worry. Adding a patterned ottoman allows you to have a little more fun in the room.
2. Wallpaper or paint your ceiling
The ceiling is the most forgotten wall in the room, yet it can provide the most drama. For a low ceiling, paint it a dark color to help the room recede. Try a high gloss finish to create a mirror effect for lighting and fabrics to bounce off and give even more drama. A patterned wallpaper can bring an entire room together and add an element of surprise.
3. Set up a family game area
Being at home these days has families spending more time together. Rethink how you use your space. Adding a card type table to a living or family room allows for other activities ,such as games, puzzles, homework or even light meals. This enables couples and families to have different types of together time.
4. Brighten up your kitchen area by adding a valance
Window treatments help finish a space, particularly an all-white kitchen. Add a pop of color above the sink with a brightly patterned valance. If there are other windows in the kitchen, try adding a touch of fabric to those to warm up the space. It will make the room feel cheerier and more pulled together.
5. Dress up your entry foyer
If you have art in your entry above the foyer table, consider switching it out for a mirror. The mirror often reflects other areas within the home and creates a warm welcome. It is also quite functional so you and your guests can check yourself on the way in or out.
“I seek to truly understand my clients’ style,” Bailey explains. “I work hard to use interior design as a means to bring to life their vision and personality. I also want to make the process enjoyable the whole way through for my clients by being financially transparent, positive, easy to work with and results oriented.” For more info, visit prudencehomes.com.