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Spring is a season of renewal, a season of rebirth. It’s a time when all of nature seems to reemerge from its long sleep with new color and life. If your home’s style has been hibernating all winter along with the bears, reinvigorate your space with a few of these cost-effective tips.
1. Paint is an easy and economical way to give any room an overhaul. Adding a colorful accent wall or border will instantly infuse your space with new flavor. Try a springtime color such as green or yellow to give the room a bright, warm feel.
2. Reupholstering is an inexpensive alternative to buying new furniture. It’s a great way to improve the quality of your home furnishings, and update the look of a room at the same time. This method is great for sofas in the living room, or chairs in the dining room.
3. Updating linens is an inexpensive way to rejuvenate your home decor. Choose springtime-colored towels to change up the look of your bathroom. Or try a new tablecloth to instantly add zing to your dining room. In the bedroom, a duvet cover in a cool green or blue is a great way to update your space for spring.
4. Rearranging the furniture in your home can create a new look using pieces you already have. Moving chairs, sofas, or coffee tables to a new location, even switching them between rooms, can revitalize the feeling of a space, and all it requires is a little elbow grease.
5. Altering window treatments is another inexpensive way to brighten up a room. Adorn your windows with flowing fabrics in light, airy colors to create a relaxed feel, or brighten up your space with cheery yellows and greens.
6. To truly capture the feeling of spring, try adding plants and flowers to your home. Colorful vases for tabletops are also a great way to inexpensively update a room.
7. Wall-hangings can give character to any room, and are easy to work into a budget. Try adorning walls with a new mirror or painting, or place a family photo inside an old frame for a more personal touch.
8. An area rug can freshen the look of your home by adding shape and color. Rotating or rearranging rugs that you already have is also a cost-effective way to transform a room.
9. Lighting is a simple way to recharge any home. Moving a lamp to a new table, corner, or room can significantly change the way a space appears. Decorative lamps can also add an element of style and creativity.
10. Get organized. Clear away the clutter in the true spirit of spring, and try incorporating some space-saving techniques to draw focus away from the clutter and onto your decorative style.