Just as our outdoor scenery has shifted dramatically in the past month, it’s fun to shift our inside scenery a bit too. Adding special touches to your home isn’t only for staging and getting ready to sell! It’s a good habit to give your home as you slowly clean out the cobwebs of winter.
Here’s what I like to do (no paint brushes or tools required) when winter fades away and the warmer weather begins to descend:
Living/Family room:
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take all wool/heavy/dark throws or blankets that sit on the couch and chairs, and exchange them for one or two lighter ones (lighter in both in colour and weight!).
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Remove some items from shelves and side tables to bring a more open look/feel. Add small pots of indoor flowering plants and vases of fresh cut flowers to some of the empty spaces!
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Give your area rug a good cleaning. Maybe you want to leave it out of the room, showing your hardwood floor, and bring it back when cooler weather returns.
Kitchen:
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pick up a few new brighter-colour kitchen towels.… If you’re anything like me, I use my towels so frequently, I need new ones regularly!
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be sure the blinds/curtains are pulled away and windows get opened frequently for a fresh outdoor scent.
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if you like to display some of your pretty bowls or dishes, bring out the more colourful ones
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add fresh flowers or a few small pots of herbs to the counter
Bedrooms:
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remove heavy duvets and have them cleaned. Bring lighter blankets and covers to the beds.
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be sure to dust the ceiling fans before you turn them on again!
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use a light floral candle to add a fresh spring scent.
Baths:
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if you haven’t in a while, give the shower curtain a good scrub, rinsing it lemon-scented water.
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add a new candle - fresh citrus or lovely floral.
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treat yourself to a new hand towel.
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try that premium soap pump you’ve always wanted!
Whatever you decide to do, remember: there are no rules!
Have fun and make your place a reflection of you - and of this beautiful time of year!
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