You don't have to spend a fortune to have a freshly decorated home. Some simple cleaning, air fresheners, potpourri, fresh flowers and plants, a new coat of paint, and new slipcovers and curtains could do the trick. Just moving the furniture around could create a new look. Matching accessories in the bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen can give a house an instant makeover.
Start with choosing comfortable furniture that you'll enjoy coming home to. Set the sofa or recliner facing the TV, and make sure the room temperature is right. Use a light dimmer for a more soothing mood. Everything you need from books to snacks should be within easy reach. Open windows to air out the rooms and reduce clutter for a relaxing space. Visual space creates mental space, a spring-cleaning of the mind. If you have a massage chair or footbath, you're halfway to having a soothing environment in which you can think clearly, breathe deeply, and dream soundly.
For springtime, use lighter fabrics, colors, and fragrances to brighten and freshen the atmosphere. You can reuse slipcovers, lanterns, and artificial flowers and plants, as well as holiday decorations, annually. Try citrus and floral cleaning products for bringing the outdoors inside, and place scented sachets in the lingerie drawers so you can carry the freshness with you. Candles and soaps placed strategically throughout the house will also lighten and brighten your interior and make your guests feel like they’ve been specially treated.
You can also treat yourself with revolving accessories, decorations, scents, flowers, and candles. Change can lift a mood and bring people out of the winter doldrums. Put these simple tips to the test and find out how much better you and your house can be.