Spring is the perfect time to give your home a fresh new look and make improvements. Here are some tips for refreshing your home top to bottom this spring:
Clean and Organize
A thorough cleaning and decluttering is the first step to refreshing your space. Go through each room and get rid of items you no longer need or use. Donate or sell items that are still usable. Throwing away clutter clears the way for your spring decor.
Deep clean with special attention to:
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Carpets and rugs – Shampoo or steam clean to remove stains and brighten.
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Windows – Wash inside and out. Clean window screens too.
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Walls and ceilings – Spot clean any dirt or cobwebs.
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Kitchen and bathroom – Scrub countertops, cabinet fronts, and tile.
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Furniture – Dust, vacuum, and spot treat stains.
Get organized by decluttering cabinets, closets, pantries, and other storage areas. Buy organizing tools like bins, shelves, or racks. Group like items together and label containers.
Update Decor
Freshen up your home’s style with some new decor items and accents:
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Artwork – Hang new pictures or create an artistic gallery wall display.
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Pillows and throws – Toss or wash old ones and bring in fresh spring colors and patterns.
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Plants and flowers – Add leafy greens, flowering plants, and fresh cut flowers.
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Area rugs – Roll out a new rug to define a space with color and texture.
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Curtains – Hang lightweight curtains or swap out heavy ones.
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Candles and décor objects – Display new seasonal decor pieces.
Make Minor Improvements
Use spring as motivation to tackle a few home improvement projects:
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Paint – Refresh walls with new coats of paint in lighter hues.
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Hardware – Update dated metal hardware like cabinet knobs and pulls, light fixtures, and faucets.
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Furniture – Sand and repaint wood pieces. Reupholster old fabric chairs and sofas.
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Electronics – Upgrade TVs and kitchen appliances to more energy efficient models.
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Outdoors – Plant flowers, repair walks and steps, and freshen up patios.
Maintain as a Routine
Develop regular home maintenance habits so your home stays fresh all year long:
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Weekly – Vacuum, mop, change linens, scrub bathrooms.
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Monthly – Dust, clean windows and mirrors, disinfect surfaces.
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Seasonally – Clean gutters and air ducts, flip mattresses, shampoo carpets.
Staying on top of chores prevents deep cleaning sessions down the road. A little attention each week keeps your home looking its best.
Conclusion
This spring, give every room in your house attention – from top to bottom. A thorough cleaning, decluttering, and reorganization lays the groundwork. Then, have fun styling with new decorative accents, artwork, textiles, and flowers. Complete a couple DIY improvements for updated style and function. Establish weekly and monthly home maintenance routines to preserve your springtime refresh all year long. With some elbow grease and TLC, you can enjoy a completely renewed home this season.
