Simple tips to refresh your home
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Is there any better time than spring to give your home a refresh?
From a simple spring clean-out to bold pops of color, there’s a number of different ways you can give your home a fresh new feel. For a bit of inspiration, we asked our Plant Stylists what they do when they’re in the mood for a refresh— read on and don’t be afraid to try at home!
Restyle Those Surfaces
What’s on your coffee table right now? What about your dining room table or kitchen counter? If it’s been a while since you’ve changed things up, here’s the perfect opportunity to make a small move with a big impact. The coffee table is a great place to start, as beyond it's functional uses, it is a wonderful canvas for your personality and style. At its simplest, a stack of books, a potted plant, or a vase with fresh flowers will instantly make the room feel fresh. Go bolder by adding a structural centerpiece like beautiful candlesticks or a piece of driftwood. Whatever you do, you’ll find that the simple ritual of refreshing the decor on just one surface does wonders for your entire space.
Embrace the outdoors
We’re all about bringing the outdoors in, but remember there’s more than one way to do it! Whether it’s adding a bit of greenery to an empty corner or simply placing a bowl of oranges on your kitchen table, finding ways to integrate nature into your home is a wonderful way to refresh your space for spring.
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Add a pop of color
Be gone winter textiles! It’s time to say goodbye to heavy cushions, plush throws, and maybe even a heavy winter rug. Tuck your cold weather pieces away and replace them with a bold pop of color— a statement piece like a new chair or rug), an accent such as a light throw, a playful lamp, or floral cushion covers, or bright pop of green with plants like a Fiddle Leaf Fig or Bird’s Nest Fern, two plants that have spring written all over them!
Refresh your bathroom
It’s amazing what a new shower curtain can do. While you’re at it, consider adding a bright new bath mat or some moisture-loving plants to the mix, like the tropical-vibes Parlor Palm or the Bird of Paradise. And if you’re feeling truly ambitious, go for a fresh new coat of paint in a unique yet calming color, like sea-foam green or robin egg blue.
Get serious about the clutter
There’s a reason Marie Kondo has been so successful— we humans have a lot of stuff! Get serious about your spring cleaning and let go of things you don’t need or use anymore, even if that just means putting them into storage. And you don’t have to be a minimalist to enjoy the feeling of a decluttered home— just remember that less is more, and you will doubly cherish the things that make the cut.
