For many people, the past several months have been spent mostly at home as the pandemic shuttered businesses and created remote work opportunities. While spending so much time at home has its advantages, it can also leave you feeling like things need to be changed up a little. Whether you’re bored with the overall design or are ready to change up details like upholstery, there are several ways you can refresh your home and make it feel new again, even if you have a small area to work with.
If you’re looking to start a building project or want to replace windows or doors, Goodwyn Lumber has you covered. Read on for more ideas on how to spruce up your living space.
Your furniture takes a lot of wear over the course of a year, so an easy way to refresh your home is to revitalize those pieces. Whether it’s a sturdy couch that has some damage or a set of kitchen chairs that no longer match your color scheme, you can repair the covering or prolong the life of those pieces by reupholstering them. Different companies specialize in different areas, and pricing will be different according to the type of fabric you want, the size of the piece, and whether you want a custom design. Individual dining chairs typically cost between $40 and $60, for instance, while a couch might be anywhere between $1,200 and $3,500.
Before meeting with a particular company to get a quote, search online using the keywords “upholstery near me” and check out reviews to get an idea of the best fit for your needs.
If you keep your furniture’s upholstery on the neutral side, you can add pops of color with pillows or a throw blanket with an interesting pattern and change the look of an entire room. If you want to have options for different seasons, use pillow covers that can be easily changed out. Another easy way to add color is to refresh your artwork. Look for prints online or at your favorite arts and crafts store and frame them yourself so you can swap them out down the road when you’re ready for something new.
If you’re in the mood to go bigger, try painting an accent wall. This is a simple, effective way to make a big change in the look of a room without spending much money.
Color is important to the feeling of a room, but so is lighting. Dark rooms look smaller, so placing lamps in corners or opening up windows that used to have heavy curtains can change the space dramatically and make it seem larger. Try changing out window treatments for each season, sticking with heavier fabrics in winter to keep drafts out, and going lighter in spring and summer to let the sunshine in.
No matter what type of window treatment you choose, make sure it’s easy to clean. Curtains, carpets, and furniture all collect dust and other allergens that affect the air quality of our homes, so doing a deep clean will help to refresh the space and get rid of pet hair and dander at the same time. You can also declutter each room, as collections of items can be detrimental to both your physical and mental health. Add a few plants to your space to bring in some oxygen and color, which will revive any area and can even help you feel more calm and relaxed.
Changing up your home doesn’t have to be a major undertaking. Take a look at the areas which need the most help and start small by moving furniture around. Often, this is an easy way to get started because it allows you to truly see the items you live with every day.
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