Spring is the perfect time of year to freshen up your home. The weather and the foliage offer plenty of inspiration, so it’s smart to take advantage of it. There are lots of easy, inexpensive ways to give your home a new lease on life without doing major renovations. The question is, where to start?
I’ve got 10 quick ways you can give your home a spring face lift. They can even apply well to a home that is going on the market. Spring is most competitive time of year for home sellers, so it’s important to do everything you can to make your home stand out and make that valuable first impression.
1. SPRUCE UP YOUR CURB APPEAL. Clear out any dead plants or weeds and replace them with new ones. Touch up the front door with a fresh coat of paint, pressure wash the driveway and path to the door, and add some fresh greenery or flowers in pretty pots to flank the doorway.
2. CHOOSE NEW SCENTS. Smell is one of the most powerful senses, so to give your home a fresh appeal consider introducing a new scent into your home. You can do this through candles, home fragrance sprays, plug-in scents, reed diffusers and even several homemade natural remedies.
3. CLEAN WINDOWSILLS AND BASEBOARDS. These spots are often overlooked but are an important detail that effects the overall cleanliness of the home. Wipe them down and touch up any nicks or scratches.
4. APPLY A FRESH COAT OF PAINT. Nothing freshens up a space like a fresh coat of paint. Whether you want to try a brand new color or just touch up what’s already there, your home will feel newer because of it.
5. SWITCH OUT YOUR AREA RUGS. If a room is starting to feel outdated, try switching out the area rug. It’s a great opportunity to introduce a new color or pattern into the space. If you love your current one but it’s starting to look shabby, give it a good cleaning.
6. GET NEW WALL ART. This simple change can totally transform a space and give it a new dose of character.
7. INCORPORATE SOME FRESH FLOWERS. Nothing says “spring” like fresh flowers. They can bring life to any space in the home and are versatile in the way of color and style of the vase you choose. Not to mention, it’s a very inexpensive addition.
8. SWAP OUT THE PILLOWS. New colors and patterns can brighten up your sofa, arm chairs or bedding and are easy to switch out for each season.
9. FRESHEN UP YOUR BEDDING. Switch out the comforter and/or pillows to make this space feel new. You can even change out the sheets to to really freshen things up.
10. BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR PATIO. Power wash your outdoor space and introduce some new color in the form of cushions, accessories and fresh potted flowers.
These tips should help you achieve that spring makeover your home has been needing without breaking the bank.
Warm regards,
Megan
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