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A Spring Refresh for Your Home

Jane Nares is an Interior Decorator based in Ladysmith. janenaresdesigns. com 250-252-0501

Yes, it’s that time of year, time for a refresh. Traditionally the time for spring cleaning, does anyone do this anymore? Does anyone have time to pull all the furniture out to clean behind and underneath, take all the drapes down for cleaning and go through all the closets and drawers? You may not have time for a complete overhaul of your home, but I’m sure you can make time for a visual refresh.

Here’s a good way to start, what about changing the colour of your front door? You’d be amazed at how different your home can look with this one small change. Afraid to commit to colour? Start small, freshen up your living room with new pillows, a great place to try out new colours and don’t forget pattern and texture, both of which can add interest to a room.

Check your lighting, lamps are your best friend, do you have any? Lamps create layered lighting which creates the best atmosphere. Where can you add a lamp? Have a lamp but don’t like the lampshade? Keep the base and go looking for a more interesting lampshade.

Do you have some upholstered pieces that have seen better days? Consider reupholstering if the structure of the piece is solid. Upcycling can breathe new life into existing pieces and it’s also good for the environment since you’re repurposing items that would otherwise go to a landfill.

Have you had the same items on display for an age? It’s time for a change! Move photos around; is that house plant past it’s prime? Do you still love that vase that’s been sitting out for the past 10 years? You can pick up “new” items at thrift stores and one of the many local shops in the area.

With a few tweaks here and there, you can really freshen your space up in a short amount of time! But if all this sounds overwhelming and you need some advice, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help. I have Colour Consultation or Designer for a Day packages that can help get you started!