FAMILY-ROOM REFRESH Simple

TRY WALLPAPER for playful color.

ADD PILLOWS to up the cozy.

SWAP HARDWARE to transform a table. DIY AN ACRYLIC FRAME to show off art.

GROW A HOUSEPLANT and lift your mood. USE A MIRROR to brighten the space.

ACCENT WITH COPPER for more sparkle.

1. PULL IN NATURAL LIGHT

To balance the naturally straight lines of a room and maximize light on dark days, try a round mirror. If it’s at least two feet in diameter, you’ve even got yourself a new statement piece! Wood Octagon Mirror, $130; worldmarket.com

2. TRY A TOUCH OF SPARKLE

Warm up your space with blush-toned copper accents . From curtain rods to mantel décor and furniture, copper looks both classic and modern—and it can add a sweet touch of shimmer.

3. EMBRACE CALM COLOR

Sure, you might not want to repaint an entire room with kids underfoot, but you can easily add color, pattern, and happy shades of blue with removable wallpaper. Cover one wall to transform the room—no muss, no fuss. Geo in Blue, $40 per 2x4-foot sheet; chasingpaper.com

4. PLAY WITH PATTERN

Update the look of your favorite family snuggle spot with patterned pillows. Collect different sizes and shapes, textures, and designs to completely change things up—and to make the couch so much cozier!

5. BRING IN PLANTS

Snow may be falling, but you can still count on a burst of freshness (and extra O2) from houseplants to lift your mood. Try a fiddle-leaf fig tree or a black-thumb-proof pothos plant.

6. ADD FAVORITE ART

Floating frames let artwork or photos steal the show— and our DIY version, which pairs inexpensive wooden canvas stretchers with acrylic, allows you to make a custom frame in minutes.

7. UPDATE OLD FURNITURE

You don’t need to replace your furniture to make it feel refreshed—just add new or painted knobs or legs. Rose Gold and Floral Ceramic Knobs,$8 for a set of two; worldmarket.com

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DIY FLOATING FRAMES

Wooden canvas stretchers are a smart way to frame artwork—they cost only a few dollars per piece, and you can totally customize the size!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Wooden canvas stretchers (available at art supply stores) • Annie Sloan’s paint in charcoal (optional) • Plexiglas cut to size (Lowe’s or a glass store will usually cut it to size for free) • Painter’s tape • Drill • -inch drill bit • Copper tacks • Hammer • Sawtooth picture hanger • Clear glue dots 1. Notch the stretcher pieces together—they’ll fit together snugly without glue. Tap the corners until perfectly square. 2. Apply watered-down paint, if desired. 3. Position the Plexiglas over the back of the frame, and mark the holes for the tacks. Add painter’s tape over the corners to prevent splitting. Drill. 4. Tap in the copper tacks with a hammer. Add a sawtooth picture hanger to the back of the top. 5. Using clear glue dots, position the artwork in the center. Hang time!

BUY IT! Graphic Aztec Pattern Rug, $128; shadesoflight.com Copper Kapona Tray Table, $128. Bunglo Accra Pillow, $106; anthropologie.com Coral Springs Armchair, $164 each; wayfair.com Lavar Coffee Table, $294. Marlton End Table, $70. Windham White Console Table, $127; target.com Oversize Metal Copper Curtain Rod, starting at $79; westelm.com

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For young and old alike, there’s enough fun to be found in South Dakota. That’s especially true at these family-friendly attractions, where you’re invited to relax, let your hair down, and release your inner child.

CUSTER STATE PARK // MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL

When you’re standing next to ancient reptiles, you can’t help but feel young. Parents and kids alike enjoy the sites and sounds of this iconic destination. Get up close with venomous snakes and prehistoric crocodiles, explore a prairie dog town, or compete against a chicken in a game of tic-tac-toe (seriously).

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This is the perfect place to be a kid again. Show everyone how brave you are by riding the jackalope. Leave your diet at the doorway and indulge in homemade donuts, ice cream and burgers. Before you call it a day, show off your skills at the shooting gallery and watch as your kids look on with admiration in their eyes. If you’ve ever dreamt of running away and living the life of a pioneer, this is the place to do it. With 71,000 acres of pristine forest as your playground, you’ll feel like a kid as you roam with the buffalo, spend whole afternoons fi shing, and go adventuring in search of caves, streams, and wildlife.

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The fun starts in Main Street Square. After splashing around in the spray fountain and dancing to the sounds of live music, you’re free to explore the rest of downtown Rapid City. Browse vinyl records, catch a movie at the historic Elks Theatre, or get the kids and take silly pictures next to statues of America’s past presidents.