As the long days of winter take their toll on us, a few easy freshening up tips around the house can make your home a joy to come home to and a great place to invite friends over to wait out the spring with you.
Pick a few easy touches from our top 5 list and see your home come to life this winter.
1. New Shower Curtain.
A new shower curtain can bring a delightful freshness to your bathroom in no time, says Bob Vila. Sometimes we neglect the curtain as it gets tattered and worn. Keeping in your colors, you will be surprised the instant pop you'll get as you enter the room.
2. Declutter Your Space.
It's time to declutter and be sensible when you do. Kitchen counters, the tops of your dresser and nightstand and the bathroom counter too. Get rid of the unsightly clutter you are accumulated all last year and vowed to put it all away. Decluttering your space declutters your mind, so expect a big thank you from your brain once the decluttering is done.
3. Lighting.
Lighting is one of those background pieces but if it is old and outdated your lighting can really bring the room a Debbie downer feel. Easy to swap out, or get a friend to do if you aren't comfortable, but replacing an overhead lighting fixture or outdated fan can bring your room up to date in no time.
4. Front Door Appeal.
Front door appeal never got easier and there is plenty to work with here. Change out your door mat, they take a beating with the amount of holiday traffic they have just seen. Something eye catching and fun that complements the home and the family that live inside.
5. Revitalize The Front Door.
While we are on the entry, what about a great color for your front door? A perfect DIY project, changing your front door color into something amazing can revitalize the curb appeal to from bow wow to simply wow in an afternoon, says Frank Fontana with Oprah. Take the time to replace the worn hardware as well and ba-zinga!
Remember the three R's, says HGTV. Refurbish, repaint and recycle where you can. Eco-friendly makes sense and always stretches your dollar. If you like the piece, just repaint or upcycle it to a modern funky fresh piece.
