Still have the winter blahs?That teaser of springlike weather a short while ago has some people looking for quick ideas to spruce up their interiors.Redecorating, or changing things up a bit, is a great way to chase away the winter blues.Here are some quick changes that can make a big difference.? First, take an inventory of what you already have.
Assess where to spend your time, energy and -- most importantly -- your money.Decide what are keepers and what needs to go.If you decide to buy some items, start shopping now.It's a good idea to bring measurements and pictures of the room in question when you shop.? If your sofa is in good shape, you can change the look without reupholstering or adding a new slipcover.
Simply replace the back cushions with oversized 26-inch square pillows. Stuffed with down, they can soften the boxy shape and add pattern, color and texture to your room.A new throw pillow or two also can complete the look of the room.? Speaking of furniture, switch furniture from other rooms for a different mix.Bring your favorite piece of outdoor furniture indoors. Replace your coffee table with two ceramic Chinese garden seats or a big ottoman, with room for everything -- and your feet, too.
Add sitting areas with a loveseat and ottoman in the bedroom. A long bench-type stool at the end of the bed adds a polished look.Replace an existing night stand with an affordable round table with a to-the-floor tablecloth, and you gain additional storage space underneath.? Soften your bath's utilitarian feel by adding a comfortable stool, small slipper chair or metal garden chair for seating. Or any of those pieces could double as a table.
Get rid of the boring bath mat and replace it with an area rug for more color and pattern. There are many indoor-outdoor rugs in interesting patterns and colors that can be used. In fact, a rug will hold up just fine.New mirrors can make the biggest change in the look of a bathroom by changing the reflection and maximizing the light.
Or how about changing the light fixture to something more dramatic, perhaps a chandelier? Updating lighting is a great way to breathe new life into a room.Now, get cracking on those changes before the weather becomes so nice it draws you outdoors.
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