The first day of spring is nearly upon us, which means budding flowers, warmer weather and spring cleaning! The beginning of springtime is all about shedding off the heavy and dark colors and fabrics of winter and trading them in for airy, bright tones and textures of spring. As many parts of the country were hit hard by winter weather in the past few months, the thought of throwing open tightly shut windows to let in the spring air may sound positively invigorating.
To take advantage of the warmer weather heading your way, here are a few helpful pieces of advice for freshening up your home and decor in time for spring:
Organize and clean before you do anything else
If you truly want to make your house feel light and welcoming for springtime, you may need to do some spring cleaning or organizing first. Throughout the winter, you may have accumulated various winter gear in your entryway for going out or piled blankets on your sofa and chairs to stay warm. You may have also let your bookshelves, desks or tables become cluttered with your various indoor projects or activities.
No matter what is the reason, turning your house upside down for a thorough cleaning and organizing may be not only good for your decor, but also for your wellbeing. Throw off the winter blues with a freshly scrubbed home. To make your home smell as clean as it looks, boil orange peels or herbs like rosemary in water in your kitchen and fill your vases with fresh flowers in the rest of your home.
Lighten up our accessories and accent pieces
Did you hang up heavier curtains during the winter to keep in the warm air? Maybe you also bought dark-toned pillows to match the wintry decor throughout your home? Store these items away until the cold weather returns! Instead, invest in sheer curtains that will let the springtime sun shine through and accent pillows that boast lighter, pastel colors that more readily complement the outside. Don't be afraid to be bold with your colors or patterns! Continue with this redecorating scheme into your bedroom, where you can replace your heavy comforter and sheets with lighter quilts or duvets with high thread count sheets. Nothing sounds better than slipping under extremely soft sheets after a long, warm day outdoors.
Updating outdated furniture
Are you tired of your lumpy armchair that no one wants to sit in anymore, or your rickety work desk in your study? Springtime means that it is time for a change! Get rid of the furniture pieces that no longer suit your home's needs or your design's theme and invest in high-quality furniture that will last you for years to come. Maybe you have had your eye on new dining room chairs or entertainment center and now is your chance!
If you have old furniture that simply needs a new coat of paint, be bold with your color choice! Make your room pop through painting your cabinet a pale mint green or brilliant white. Not only will all your guests remark on how eye-catching the piece is, but you will feel the satisfaction of a job well done.
To buy the best affordable living room furniture or modern home furnishings for your springtime decorating, come to Arwood's Furniture & Mattress, Missouri's LARGEST Furniture Store, today! We are a proud, family-owned business whose helpful staff will tirelessly work with you to find the exact sofa, armchair, table, bedroom set or more you need to complete your seasonal redesign. Contact us to learn more!
