Dear Jon

Dear Jon,
I'm ready for a spring housecleaning now that the weather is getting warmer. What can I do to freshen up the look of my house?

Fresh and Fab


Dear Fresh and Fab,

Thanks for your timely question. Spring is an ideal time to refresh your interior and after getting everything sparkling clean there are several easy and inexpensive ways to get started.
No cost decorating includes rearranging your furniture to a new orientation. Not sure how to start? Empty the room of all but the biggest pieces then place those first, adding smaller pieces and accessories as you go. Also if your room has heavy drapes, send them out to be cleaned (and have the cleaner store them for the season) and replace them with inexpensive blinds or shades. Now you are really ready to get started.
Declutter: Eliminate excess on table surfaces. A few well chosen accessories will have a greater impact and a cleaner and airier look than a bunch of small knick knacks.
Change Out Your Wall Art: Look for new art in a cleaner and brighter palette. Go bigger and bolder to really make a statement.
Swap out your accent pillows. Keeping them fresh and bright can really change the look of your upholstery without spending a lot money.
Roll Up Your Area Rugs. Let your bare floors shine or replace your heavier rugs with sea grass, sisal, or other natural materials. A pastel colored Dhurri is also a great choice.
Update your lighting: You would be surprised how big a change switching out your lamps can have on the overall look and feel of your room.
Bring the Outdoors In: Add greenery and floral arrangements to every room in your house. They really breathe life into your space. If you don't have a green thumb (like me) today's silks are hard to tell from the real thing.
Remember any of our talented Interior Advisors are available to assist you and with our huge selection of art and accessories a new look for Spring is just a shopping trip away.
Good luck and happy cleaning.
Jon