Decorating
How to Spring-Clean Your Decor
With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to take stock of what you like and usher out what you don't like
If you have stepped outside lately you know that spring is here, which means it is time to step up your spring-cleaning game. Luckily, spring-cleaning isn’t just about dusting off the cobwebs, shaking down the sheets and sweeping the garden. On the contrary, spring is a season synonymous with new beginnings, so it is a perfect time to take stock of your decor and figure out if it’s time to usher in a “brand new you”.
So, take a moment to look around and figure out if your decor is letting your personality shine through. And spend a second figuring out if your space feels stale or out-of-date.
With this in mind, reflect on what you want to change – whether it’s something as simple as your wall art or as broad as your colour scheme. To help you, check out the following ideas…
So, take a moment to look around and figure out if your decor is letting your personality shine through. And spend a second figuring out if your space feels stale or out-of-date.
With this in mind, reflect on what you want to change – whether it’s something as simple as your wall art or as broad as your colour scheme. To help you, check out the following ideas…
If you think your bedroom lacks in this department, one of the first things to do is to invest in some brand new bedding. A set of crisp white sheets, a cosy and comfortable quilt and some fluffy new cushions will all do the trick.
Once you have made your bed (literally) it is time to refresh the rest of your bedroom. To start, clear the clutter. That means putting away your clothes and removing that stack of books from your bedside table. Once the surfaces are clear, add just a few elements that stay true to the calm vibe you are going for. A pretty white candle, a soft throw and a statement chair will work well.
In the kitchen
Although our bedrooms might be our sanctuary, we spend plenty of time in our kitchens, so they need to feel fresh and inviting at all times.
Although our bedrooms might be our sanctuary, we spend plenty of time in our kitchens, so they need to feel fresh and inviting at all times.
One of the easiest ways to give your kitchen a reboot is to remove everything from the kitchen bench and start over. Not only will a clean surface give your kitchen a laidback and minimalist look, which is very popular right now, but it will also give you a blank canvas to work with. When it is time to add some personality to your kitchen, you can pick one standout piece for your bench and use it as a focus point.
Some more recommendations for benchtop items include a fancy fruit bowl, a pretty vase with fresh flowers, or even a pot plant.
More: Our 10 Hottest Indoor Plants
More: Our 10 Hottest Indoor Plants
In the living room
The living room is where you can really go to town with your spring-cleaning. There are so many options here, whether you change your colour scheme or just make a few decor tweaks.
For example, you may find that your living room feels a little stale. What would it take to give it a fresh new look? It might be something as simple as adding a bright floor rug, or a statement vase to your coffee table, or tossing a colourful throw over the back of the sofa.
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The living room is where you can really go to town with your spring-cleaning. There are so many options here, whether you change your colour scheme or just make a few decor tweaks.
For example, you may find that your living room feels a little stale. What would it take to give it a fresh new look? It might be something as simple as adding a bright floor rug, or a statement vase to your coffee table, or tossing a colourful throw over the back of the sofa.
Find out how to decorate with rugs
Bigger changes could include replacing your curtains, adding a piece of wall art that really makes a statement, or painting the walls a fun new colour.
Whichever direction you go, the key is to let your personality shine through and to make your living room a fun and welcoming room. After all, if you have friends or guests over to your house, this is likely the room they’ll spend the most time in – and that means it needs to represent who you are. Even just the smallest spring-cleaning tweak – such as new cushions for the couch – can bring your living room to life again.
Check out our guide for picking the right cushions
Check out our guide for picking the right cushions
In the bathroom
No room should go untouched on your spring-cleaning mission, which means even the bathroom needs a once-over.
Now, given that most bathrooms are filled with fixtures and fittings that are hard or expensive (or both) to replace, you should try to focus on the small things here. A great place to start is with your bath linens. Most of us have built up quite the mismatched collection over time, but making sure your bath towels, handtowels, face washers and bathmats match in colour and texture will instantly give your bathroom a smart touch.
No room should go untouched on your spring-cleaning mission, which means even the bathroom needs a once-over.
Now, given that most bathrooms are filled with fixtures and fittings that are hard or expensive (or both) to replace, you should try to focus on the small things here. A great place to start is with your bath linens. Most of us have built up quite the mismatched collection over time, but making sure your bath towels, handtowels, face washers and bathmats match in colour and texture will instantly give your bathroom a smart touch.
Additionally, your bathroom should not be exempt from your personality – and that means decorating. A piece of statement wall art would give your bathroom a fun and surprising twist, as would an oversized flower arrangement or plant, or even a small statue.
TELL US
How do you plan to spring-clean your decor this season and give your space a fresh new look? Share your ideas in the comments section below.
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TELL US
How do you plan to spring-clean your decor this season and give your space a fresh new look? Share your ideas in the comments section below.
MORE
15 Easy Ways to Cheer Up Your Kitchen This Spring
Spring Into Actions and Give Your Home Some Love This Season
Get Your Outdoor Eating Area Ready for Spring
Second-Hand Steals: How to Redecorate on a Shoestring
For most of us, our bedroom is like a sanctuary. It is a place where we can retreat when we need a little down time, some privacy or even just a quick catnap. Accordingly, your bedroom should always make you feel safe, cosy and calm.