Springtime Quick Change

Here are the EASY changes that took our home from winter to spring. To see the winter look, click here.

Key points:

-warm, heavy deep red curtains were switched out for fresh and light green, window framing curtains in neutral taupe stay year-round

-thick fleece pillow covers were taken out and replaced with crisp, dupioni silk in pink, green and cream stripes with apple green lattice accent pillows, couches and chair didn’t change

-paintings were moved around to showcase seasonally appropriate themes, all other framed works stayed

-mantle decorations changed from greenery to flowers and glittering birds … apothecary jars, shelf and beaded garland stayed the same

-If you have a chair that can be slipcovered, buy numerous covers that will fit each design change you want to make.  I removed the black and white pattern I use for winter design and replaced it with a crisp white cover for spring and summer.

Not a single major piece in the room changed, yet it feels like an entirely new space.  Remember: pillows, artwork, drapes and accessories are EASY to move around and, if you shop at the right places, not expensive to update.  Don’t live in an unchanging room – its boring and stale.  Even if you don’t feel the need to overhaul your color scheme like I do, make small changes just to keep those embers of interest glowing.

Give it a try! I’m sure you’ll love the redesign.