Spring is a great time to spruce up the house, and with many of us spending a lot more time at home these days, there’s never been a better time to get to those “someday” house projects. Try out a few of these easy updates and you might just find yourself choosing to stay home when all this is over!
Swap out your hardware
We’re a little biased, but this is truly one of the easiest ways to refresh a space. If you already have hardware installed, all you need to swap it out is the new knobs or pulls and a screwdriver! Swap out something sleek and simple for something with some more visual interest or try out a fun new finish. If you have cabinets or drawers in the house that don’t have hardware already, you’ll be shocked at how much of a difference adding hardware can make! Need some inspiration? Check out these ideas for hardware upgrades.
Change out your throw pillows
One of the lowest commitment ways to liven up your space: new throw pillows! Add a pop of color to a liven up a space or choose something with interesting texture or patterns if you’re sticking to neutrals. You can even order pillow cases to cover solid colored pillows for a refresh with even less commitment.
Shop your home to create new spaces
If your spaces are feeling dull or there’s a space you find is underutilized because you just don’t like how it’s decorated or arranged, try shopping your home. You can actually look around your own home to shop for decor to use in a fresh new way! Love to read with your coffee in the morning? Pull a side table up to a chair with a lamp for a reading nook. You can create all kinds of spaces - a workspace, a yoga corner, a craft station - using this method. Move potted plants, wall or shelf decor, pillows, candles, or even furniture to a new room. That basket you stashed in the basement could find new life as wall decor and a vase or bowl from inside a kitchen cabinet could become a centerpiece.
Open the windows
There’s nothing better than opening the windows for the first time in spring and letting in some fresh air. Spring is a great time to get the windows washed and take a look at your window treatments. Do the drapes feel dark and heavy? Try swapping them out for sheers to let in more light or a lighter shade of their current color. For a smaller space like a powder room or home office, consider trying a brighter hue or floral to bring a little springtime indoors.
Try some paint
If you have a bit more time on your hands, a fresh coat of paint can make a major difference in the feel of a space. For a smaller project, try painting a piece of furniture or the front door. If you’re willing to put in a weekend of work, painting your kitchen or bathroom cabinets can make a major difference. And if you’re ready for a major project, go big and paint the walls or add an accent wall for some visual interest.
Photo: @thefrontdoorproject