Wilmington and Burgaw Area Real Estate News

Get a fresh new feel in your home this Spring. Find out how to get beautiful Spring decorating styles with minimum hassle and expense. At this time of year, as the sun streams in through the window, I'm sure that for you, as for me, your thoughts turn towards Spring and Summer. This is the time of the year, when everything in nature is fresh and new, but your home decorating may start to look a little tired, old and scruffy. You might be tempted to do a whole makeover, but there are actually some easy ways that you can get that lovely fresh Spring-like feel into your home, without too much hassle or effort.

Don't forget the old favorite: the Spring Clean! Spring is a traditional time to oust the dust and grime from your home. Days are longer and the light is brighter, so it is much easier to spot dirt lurking in those forgotten corners. Take the opportunity for a thorough Spring clean and de-clutter, and your home will thank you for it. See, it's looking better already!

Now your home is lovely, clean and clutter-free. Open the windows, curtains and blinds wide and let the sunlight come streaming in! Take down heavy curtains, and replace with lighter alternatives to give a fresher feel. Net or voile, or anything pale and flowery is always an excellent choice for Spring.

In the Winter time you have probably enjoyed cozying up to thick throws and furry cushions with rich reds, browns and oranges in your color scheme. In the Spring and Summer, these dark and warm colors can just seem a little over-powering. Spring and Summer colors are pale, pastels and fresh, floral colors. Think of the colors in nature at this time - blue skies; green grass and foliage; white fluffy clouds and lambs; and pretty spring-time flowers. They all make up the natural palette of Spring.

Don't worry, you don't to give your home a massive makeover painting walls and spending your savings. Do as much or as little as you want. Some new cushions, throws, pictures, or accessories can make your transition to a Spring-time interior decorating scheme easy.

For the ultimate easy makeover, paring down your clutter and putting out a pretty new vase with big bunches of fresh Spring-time flowers can really make a huge difference at brightening up your home and can get you in the Spring and Summer-time frame of mind.

For more Spring decorating ideas, check out HGTV's Spring Decorating Ideas.

Tammy Barnes -(910)471-5579 - Realtor - Burgaw, NC Real Estate - Wilmington, NC Area

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