It’s almost time for spring cleaning! Have you considered doing a deeper clean to make space for new home decor?
The more time you spend amongst your clutter, the less you see it. Use spring cleaning as an opportunity to totally enliven your living space.
You don’t have to go full minimalist or Kondo here, but starting with decluttering your home can help make space for some fresh new designs! Check out the latest decorating tips to make your into a home in 2020.
1 Set the tone at the front door
Your entry door is often your home’s first impression to visitors. Is your door a warm and welcoming color? Has it had a fresh coat of paint recently or at least been cleaned? Consider enlivening the front of your home by simply repainting the door a color that represents “welcome”.
2 A blank canvas
Starting with neutral walls can allow you the greatest flexibility in decor. If your walls aren’t at risk of clashing with other objects in your home, you can more easily switch up your accessories or art at a moment’s notice. If you like having colorful walls, consider having more neutral accessories and furniture to prevent visual chaos.
3 Select a new theme
It can be hard to know where to begin when redecorating your home. A colorful new centerpiece can be the color and style inspiration that influences the rest of your decor! Your focal point can be a work of art, tapestry, interesting lamp or rug. Rugs and lamps are a super functional home decor item that add both comfort and aesthetics to any room.
4 Invest in timeless big-ticket items
Unless you’ve got a big budget, if you are investing in new furniture, it’s wise to look for quality furniture that isn’t too trend specific. You want to invest in timeless pieces that can be updated to the latest trends with accessories like pillows and decorative blankets. These can be easily replaced when you get tired of them, unlike a bed or couch.
5 Mix and match patterns
Different patterns and textures can make for a really fun room! The challenge is making sure your prints and patterns don’t clash, but compliment one another. Keeping colors in the same family will help with this. Use at least three different patterns of varying sizes for a more varied look. Keep in mind that too many patterns on top of eachother may feel chaotic, so try to spread them around the room.
6 Bring the outside in!
Bring a touch of nature indoors with a couple of well-placed house plants. A small tree can really enliven your living space with both texture and color. If you maintain a neutral color palette, an interesting vase and lively green shrub will make a big statement!
If you live in a smaller space, using greenery as the centerpiece for a coffee or dining room table can bring in that green serenity without taking up valuable floor space. A collection of small succulents will make for dynamic home decor.
Afraid that you have a black thumb? Rather than buying fake plants made of synthetic materials, consider hanging an herb wreath or garland to bring some green indoors.
7 Create depth in the kitchen
Kitchens are a highly utilitarian space, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice looks! If you feel like your countertops are cluttered, use this hot decorating tip to feature your necessary items. When organizing counter spaces, items arranged in groups of 3 or 5 work best. If your groups of items have different heights, textures and tones, you can create visual interest instead of clutter.
Using interesting, reusable containers to store necessary kitchen countertop items like oil, salt and coffee can feature your everyday objects. A colorful metal tray or classic wooden board can help you organize like items in a tasteful way.
8 Bedroom: Get your lighting right
Lighting is one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to creating an inviting living space. Bedrooms in particular benefit from a diversity of lighting options. Sometimes you need bright light, other times you might want dim, warm lighting. Floor or table lamps are a simple way to provide this diversity, especially if you want both white and yellow toned lights.
If you want to make a more permanent change, you can install a dimmer on your lightswitch so you have just one light to manage.
9 Bedroom as sanctuary
The bed is the most important (and biggest!) feature of the room. Enjoying your bed is certainly important, as most people spend ⅓ of their life asleep! Having a great blanket to snuggle under is one of life’s simple pleasures. The look of your room can be completely transformed with a stylish new duvet cover.
10 Cute and functional child’s room
A beautiful and functional space that your child will love for years to come is a tall order! Just like in your living room, invest in neutral furniture that can be dressed up with fun pillows, blankets and accessories!
Having a ultra-functional storage system in the closet can help make space for an ever-changing seasonal wardrobe, games, books and all of the other things that might otherwise take up valuable playspace.
11 Don’t forget about the bathroom!
Bathrooms are a necessary room that no one really lingers in. It is, however, an important space in your home! You often start and end your day with a visit to the bathroom to get ready for the day, or bed. Do you want to start your day with a calm color palette, or something invigorating and bright?
There’s nothing quite like a luxurious towel. The easiest way to radically change the look of your bathroom is to get a new set of towels! Towels come in many fun prints and textures so you can really make a statement.
A new shower curtain will also change the look of a small bathroom, and doesn’t have to break the bank either!
