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There
are times your home is going to feel a little dated, and not as
exciting to spend time in. Your home should be your safe haven; your
special place to be. You don’t want to feel less than amazing when
you’re relaxing. So, what steps can you take to bring your home
back to life? Here are some suggestions that shouldn’t be too
difficult or take up too much of your time:
Change
Your Hardware
One
of the easiest things to do is change your hardware, and you’ll
find that it’s really not that expensive either. Changing your
hardware could make your home look more vintage, or even give it a
more modern look depending on what you’re going for!
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Give
It A Fresh Coat Of Paint
You
don’t have to paint your home a completely new color; simply giving
it a fresh coat of paint with the same color could help to perk
things up and make it look fresh again. Lighter colors can often dull
down or even yellow over time, so going over them can be a big help
when trying to make your home look fresher.
Make
Repairs
Go
around your home and see if there are any small repairs you need to
make. If there’s something that has been bugging you for a while,
get it out of the way. You can often DIY
small repairs,
and fixing it ASAP will ensure you don’t end up spending even more
time and money fixing it in the future.
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Add
Some Interest
Adding
some interest to your home will make it look more three dimensional.
People often do this by introducing texture in the form of cushions,
throws, and other materials to bring contrast to what is already
there. You could also consider introducing patterns and things to
bring a little fun to your decor. Neutral may be a good way to go in
practice, but it isn’t very interesting and is only really good if
you plan on selling your home any time soon.
Make
It Smell Amazing
A
home that feels alive should entice all of the senses. Make your home
smell great! You can do this numerous ways, but one of the healthiest
ways to do it is by using essential oils. Essential oils smell
amazing, last ages, and have some serious health benefits that could
give you a greater sense of well being every day. You can visit
this website
for
ways to diffuse the oils around your home. Try it and you won’t go
back to candles again!
Don’t
Neglect The Outside
Make
sure you don’t neglect the outside of your home. Introduce plants,
tidy up your lawn, clean your windows and car, and improve
your curb appeal
in
general to make it a happier place to be. Sometimes, even just
quickly jet washing your patio can make your home appear brighter and
better!
Try
some of these suggestions and see how quickly you can bring your home
back to life!
Love,
Ieva
Such great tips and gorgeous interiors, I really love the dark green and grey rooms! I love the little quirky details :D xx
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