Looking to start fresh this spring? April is National Decorating Month and a perfect time to give your space some attention. Set aside some time for a mini-makeover and check out our quick hitting list of 30 simple changes to update your home.
Liven up Those Living Spaces
- Curate your entryway with a new seating area, coat rack and boot storage
- Rearrange the furniture, move chairs, restage end tables and scoot the sofa, get some fresh energy into your favorite lounge space
- Change out tired rugs for something bold – think bright colors, oversized patterns and interesting texture.
- Update the photos in your gallery wall
- Reupholster or redistribute throw pillows, give those guest room decorations a chance to shine in another part of the house
- Deep clean the trim, baseboards and door frames
- Change out the shower curtain, bath rugs and towels
- Improve your air with houseplants – select low or high light options depending on your individual needs
- Upgrade your lighting with LEDs, Bluetooth bulbs or dimmer switches
- Make a statement wall shine – add fresh bright paint, patterns or wallpaper
Curate the Kitchen
- Streamline your dinnerware – stow away extra plates, platters or storage containers that are just taking up space
- Change up your seating – reupholster, rearrange or paint your stools and chairs. Invest in a bench or cozy banquette for your table
- Update your fixtures with modern brass or bronze for statement making metallics
- Clean and dust pendant lights or change out the shades
- Add open shelving to display your favorite pieces
- Go monochromatic with your colors – stick to one tone or shade for all your kitchen accessories
- Create vignettes and set up a coffee bar or snack station
- Cull the pantry – donate or discard canned goods, spices and other surplus goods
- Break out the label maker and get organized!
- Plant a countertop herb garden or splurge on fresh flowers
Overhaul the Outdoors
- Clear out any dead or distressed plants, pick weeds, fertilize and mulch
- Add seating – a garden swing, patio table or cozy loungers
- Fight off the chill with a firepit, either built in or portable fueled with wood or gas
- Bask in soothing serenity by adding a water feature
- Create a pathway out of flagstone, pavers or concrete
- Go green and build a compost station or invest in a compost tumbler
- Upgrade your flowerpots and break away from generic plastic and terra cotta
- Illuminate pathways with solar or LED lights
- Seeking shade? Add a retractable awning or all-weather umbrella
- Replace lawns with artificial turf for a maintenance free summer season