When I first met V&P, a lovely young couple, it was clear how much they genuinely adore and enjoy each other and their sweet little toddler. While their home was certainly cozy, they had never really decorated their home before. They did however, have an […]
Check out this stunning before and after! My client had a large, empty wall in her dining room that was driving her crazy. She was keen on the idea of a gallery wall to give her space some personality and cool factor. Mixing family photos, […]
At this time of year, I often find myself fussing with my living room. After a long winter and the blur that is Spring, my kids are off school, the sun is shining and all the “not quite right” things seem to be sticking out like a sore thumb! Here are 5 easy things you can do to freshen up your space!
1) Wash/dry-clean curtains and dust your blinds. Everything seems SO much brighter in a room with clean window coverings!
2) Touch up damage to walls. Patching and painting any scrapes, holes or dings in your wall only takes a few minutes and instantly improves the feel of the room. This is something we all put off. Truth is, I finally got around to it and it took a $4 tube of drywall spackle + 10 minutes of spreading. Then after it dries, just a quick sand and a light coat of paint. Voila. Done.
3) Switch out throw cushion covers or throw blankets. With so many inexpensive, options at places like H&M, Simons and IKEA, this is a cheap and cheerful way to give your room a whole new vibe. If you still love what you have, simply washing the covers can freshen things up.
4) Restyle a bookshelf. Use what you have and move things around, swap a piece from another room, turn stacks of books on their sides, or organize by colour. Edit out what you don’t love or need. Take advantage of garage sale season and pick up a fun vintage conversation piece for your shelf.
5) Add some new art. So many of my clients have empty walls. They tell me that they are too nervous about picking the wrong things, hanging at the wrong height or putting extra holes in their wall. Take the risk right out of the equation with 3M Command Strips*! Just pick a piece you like (when in doubt, go big), measure 57″ from the floor to the centre of the art and give it a try. If it’s not quite right, try again! No damage to contend with.
What’s your go-to way to freshen up your home?
*I have no affiliation with 3M, but BOY do I love those things!
Some really exciting photos from a black and white kid’s room makeover are coming soon but I just cannot contain myself. So here’s a free printable keeping with the theme of the room. And, (because what parent isn’t looking for ways to save money?) it […]
This Mother’s Day weekend, I had the pleasure of making over a master bedroom for a lovely couple. With 4 children, including a baby, they were feeling overwhelmed by too many choices in such a busy season, but were eager to create a beautiful room. […]
