As we start spring cleaning our homes, it is always nice to add a few fresh touches; this is how to give your home a spring makeover for very little spend.
South Africa (06 October 2021) – Spending time indoors during the winter months may be a great way to recharge and spend quality time with the family, but by now you’re probably bored with your current decor set up. And likely so, after all, how often can you be inspired by seeing the same things inside day after day. With that being said, nothing beats the refreshing effect of a thorough spring home makeover. But where do you begin, and how do you get the feel right without overthinking it or spending too much time and money?
Here are a few ways you can give your home a new look for spring without breaking the bank.
Declutter
First and foremost, the best way to prepare your home for spring is to declutter and move all winter items to their respective places. This means banishing all winter clothes and blankets. Also try and sort out all the toiletries and cosmetics in the bathroom drawers. As you declutter and organise your home, ask yourself if there are any items lying around that you no longer need. If there are, take photos and sell them through online sites like Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace to make some extra cash.
Get the things you need for your spring update
Spring is a great time to implement all the changes you planned to make around your home during winter. This can be anything from updating the kitchen with the latest appliances or replacing the lounge suite. If finances are tight, before you go on a shopping spree to buy all the things you need and use lots of credit to do so, give some thought to trying something different. You could, for instance, get hold of the items you need on a rent-to-own basis, such as that offered by Teljoy. This will give you all the things you need on a month-to-month contract with the option to take ownership after the predetermined rental period.
Rearrange your furniture
Another way to freshen up the home is to rearrange the furniture. If you get tired of the same layout in the bedroom, place the bed against a different wall. Rotate the living room’s seating area around by shifting the lounge furniture to different places. You could also spice things up by moving the artwork around in your home.
Bring out the lighter fabrics
Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived, it’s time to reintroduce some lighter fabrics into the mix. For example, instead of those warm thick comforters, think cool and crisp cotton sheets. Now would also be a great time to bring out the botanical print bedding to add the spring theme to your bedroom. For the living room, you could swap the dark coloured curtains and replace them with a brightly coloured set. Making these small subtle changes to your home will make it feel brand new.
Add some greenery
One of, if not the best way to get your home ready for spring would be to bring the outdoors in! Get some flowers from your garden and put them in a vase on your dining table. In spring, there are numerous colourful options such as tulips, daffodils and primroses. You could also add a few mini succulent plants or ferns to freshen up your home.
With these tips, your home will be freshened up for spring in no time. So whether you implement a few or all of them, turn your home into a springtime oasis.
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