Shelter-in-place has us all spending more time at home. No matter how small or large the space, the environment we create can have a profound impact on our mood and set the tone for our daily lives. If you are feeling stuck in a design rut, or want to improve your home with easy tangible tweaks here are a few things to consider.
A new coat of paint will make everything look good…
A change in wall color can make all the difference and why not have some fun while doing it? Whether solo or a family affair, rolling up your sleeves and rolling out a fresh coat of paint on any given wall in your home is a fairly fun and easy project to undertake, especially in the time of quarantine.
2. Organizing to declutter…
No matter what your neat and tidy level, there is always room to improve, and spruce up any given space in your home. The pantry, the powder room, the cluttered key (and mail) bowl next to the front door may all require a little TLC. There are a few tips and tricks for an instant facelift for messy spaces, and perhaps now more than ever is just the time to get going on your journey to a neat and tidy life. As Marie Kondo puts it, if it doesn’t spark joy, let it go… Here are some attainable and approachable tidying tips for your home.
The Kitchen: try tackling the spice rack. These are often a mess. Start by alphabetizing the spices and using a spice rack organizer. The next time you reach for cinnamon you’ll know that it’s towards the front due to the a-z placement.
The “junk bowl”--you know the bowl you throw your keys, mail and accoutrements in as you walk in the door? Get rid of all essentials and choose a drawer to add a drawer organizer to. Each necessary item will then have a designated spot.
Color Coding: Whether you are organizing a bookshelf or linen closet, try organizing these spaces by color.
Happy organizing and updating!
