the color throughout your house, such as on the kitchen table, your nightstand, the back of the toilet, and the coffee table. Don’t forget to include greenery in your arrangement. It adds balance and texture to the overall look of your newly created masterpiece.
FABRICS Now that winter is behind us, it’s time to pack away the heavy blankets and throws that kept you warm on chilly evenings and replace them with light colored cottons or linens. Since spring is the season of renewal, easily renew your spaces by tossing in color and texture with decorative spring-y pillows in bright colors and fun patterns. In your bedrooms, swap the bedding with something lighter in both color and weight.
PAINT A gallon of paint is one of the easiest and most cost-effective tools for freshening up any space. Paint an accent wall with a fun shade that is part of the décor of your room, making sure that it coordinates well with the other colors of the space for a more subtle makeover, or paint the whole room and it will instantly feel brand new. Need a little paint palette inspiration? Colors of the year range from vivid hues like Sherwin Williams’ Eros Pink, Oceanside, and Gambol Gold to more subtle tones like Breathless and Stardew, also from Sherwin Williams. Navy, deep greens, and warm grays are still top colors this season.
BY RHONDA BENVIE PLUMMER
DESIGN SPRING CLEAN YOUR
A LITTLE INSPIRATION TO GIVE YOUR SPACE A SPRING SPRUCE
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pring is in the air! The trees are blooming and regenerating their coat of leaves. The flowers are blessing us with their vibrant colors and the birds are singing. Springtime takes our minds to the thoughts of clean and fresh, and many of us use this time to deep clean our homes. Maybe this year, think about spring cleaning your design as well to breathe new life into any room.
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FRESH FLOWERS/GREENERY Nothing shouts spring better than fresh flowers. Purchase a few bouquets of assorted flowers from your local grocery store or favorite farmers market, invest in a few decorative vases and containers in mixed sizes and unique materials – think bud vases, mason jars, wooden boxes, or handcrafted terra cotta pots, for example – and create simple but stunning centerpieces to adorn tabletops. Spread 16
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