While each season has its own little reasons for a makeover, spring is a perfect time to update and freshen up your home. Being a time of renewal and rebirth, it encourages cleaner, fresher, and brighter surroundings. To help you update, here are some quick and easy ideas to bring spring into your winter home.

How to Bring Spring into your Winter Home

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Update fabrics

Replace fabric items with new, brighter options. Changing things like towels, bed sheets, comforter covers, and throw pillows can do an instant makeover. Choose floral and pastel prints to reflect the rebirth of nature. Let similar theme run between all your accents to make your home seem unified and comfortable.

Decorate with color

Freshen up your home with a new coat of paint. Colors that are soft and airy such as light blue or pistachio often yell spring. Opt for different shades of your chosen color for the rest of your décor.

Bring in nature

Bring in some plants to your home. They add a touch of nature by adding color and warmth. One or two potted plants per room make it more inviting, and their green colors reflect the beauty of the season.

Centerpiece

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Complete your spring home with a centerpiece of fresh flowers for the coffee or dining table. Blooms like daisies or tulips are perfect for the spring season. White daisies provide a striking effect to an area that is adorned with pastel shades. The aroma and bright colors will remind that spring is in the air.

Bring in light

Brighten up your home with some lamps. Alternatively, if you have lot of windows take down the heavy wintry drapes and replace them with light panels. Leave them open to let the natural light in.

Overall, updating your spring home does not have to be expensive or complicated. Simply bring in nature to the rooms, add a sense of openness, and mirror the seasonal colors. Have any tips to bring spring into your winter home.

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January can be a slightly tricky month for many of us in term of updating the home interiors. Summer’s green grass and holiday season’s colorful fashions are clearly over but at this point, the hope of  bright flowers of cheerful spring are visible at the end of a long winter tunnel. To fight the dreariness of the cold months, the best way is to bring more vibrant colors into your home. Awaken your gloomy interiors  with these creative winter decor ideas by adding these cheerful additions.

Winter Decor Ideas: Cheering up your Home with Color

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Jazz up your interiors with Rugs

A few colorful rugs can jazz up your home and fill it with energy and vigor. If you have carpet or hardwood on the floor, update it with one or two rugs. Try electrifying orange, cheery lemon yellow or lush green and balance the décor with a few accent pieces of the same color around the room. However, do not add too many colors in a single room, as it will make the place look like a circus.

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A Cheerful Bathroom

Throw out the lackluster bath mats and place a lush rug runner instead. You can also use exotic tribal runners that will add a special touch of surprising splendor in the bathroom. A good rug runner will provide so much more bang for the money and will get better looking with age. The place can also be accented by installing a small mirror with an ornate, colorful frame. Besides, change the shower curtain, decorate a bare wall with wall decals, and install a new towel rack.

Bring in Nature’s Spirit

Winter is the time when the nature goes into hibernation. So, cheer up your home by reenacting nature’s liveliness in the interior. Create an accent wall in your bedroom by decorating it with floral wall art. Place good-quality artificial floral arrangements in some key places like the living room, kitchen, foyer, etc. Floral-printed pillows, colorful curtains, and one or two landscape paintings on the walls will bring the outdoor spirit inside the home.

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Elevate Your Bedroom Decor

Your bed is the place where you spend a lot of time, especially during the winter months. So, updating your bedroom will give you the feeling that you are somewhere special. A canopy over the bed, engaging details on the ceiling, and a chic piece of artwork or a favorite poster above the headboard can elevate the décor of the room. A silk or embroidered bed runner will add a little touch of luxury in your bed.

Hope, these winter decor ideas will help you changing your home interior from something dreary to inviting and cheerful.

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Trends evolve and our tastes evolve which is why it is often said that home decorating is an ongoing process and can never be complete. If you love decorating and re-inventing your home decor then keeping updated with the latest home decor trends can help your home look fresh and up to the minute. Here are my top three trends for this winter that must find a space in your home décor:

3 Creative Home Decor Trends to Try this Winter

1. Brass:

From sunburst mirrors in brass to entire bath tubs made out of the beautiful metal, brass has made a comeback in a big way. It radiates a golden hue that warms up the entire room. Modern or traditional, a couple of brass accents will add elegance and sophistication to your décor. Brass is also called the living metal and develops a patina over time which adds to the beauty of the metal. Create holiday vignettes on your mantel or coffee table by coupling brass candle sticks with other metallic accents in silver or gold.

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2. Grass cloth:

Another trend that on the rise this winter is grass cloth. It is something that has been associated with the kitchen but the trend is slowing moving into mainstream decorating. Grass cloth has a beautiful texture that can lighten up a room. The texture adds depth and warmth to bare walls and is perfect for winter. Use grass cloth as a wall paper for your room or if you want to start slow, look for grass cloth covered mirror frames.

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3. Chunky knits:

We are seeing oversized, cable knit sweaters and wraps all over and the trend has been adapted by the home décor community as well. Chunky knits are warm and cozy, just perfect for winter decorating. Look for the trend in the home décor section and you will see lampshades dressed in cable sweater, mug warmers, even dinnerware with cable knit design. If you have a few old hand knitted sweaters somewhere in the attic, now is the time to re-purpose them for your home décor.

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Think of innovative ways to adapt latest trends in your home décor. Remember that when you add something new you must also edit something old. This will avoid clutter build up and you can keep rotating your pieces without them looking worn out.

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Happy DIY Saturday! We are winding down the summer in the next few weeks and you’re probably getting the kids ready for back to school and are also ready for a change in decor, right? Autumn/Fall is a wonderful time to decorate your fall home with new colors, textures and ideas! Today watch a video on how to use pumpkins for your gorgeous fall decor and then see simple tips for bringing fall inspiration into your interiors.

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Video – Fall Decorating Ideas

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The summer is departing, fall is around the corner, and your home is in desperate need of a makeover. As this is the transitional period between the fleeting summer and the upcoming autumn, you have to concentrate on decorations filled with fall accents and summer hues. Check out these following decoration ideas:

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Artful Use of Natural Elements

Bring some natural elements inside and use them artfully to celebrate the beauty of autumn. Use pumpkins of varied sizes and colors to decorate your home. They can be placed on the dining table, corners of the house, and on the two sides of the front door. Arrange them with grape vines and colorful leaves to create a rustic feel. Give your table setting a strong autumn vibe by making the napkin rings with acorns wired together.

Versatile Yellow Update

Yellow is a versatile color that can lift up any space in any season. Even a little yellow will go a long way. It works well with other colors too. Change the interior of your home just by bringing some fresh yellow flowers, making a paint update to a table or a chair, or adding one or two yellow covers to your throw pillows. In fact, just a bunch of bright, yellow flowers can provide a cheery pop of color to an otherwise dull dining room.

Set up a Tone

The decorations of the front porch, entryway, and the foyer can set up the tone for the rest of the house. Wrap your mailbox entry porch columns with straw, corn stalks, or raffia. Place orange pumpkins on the both sides of your deck stair. Make a wreath of dried autumn plants, straw, and Indian corn ears and hang it on your front door. Use artworks featuring nature themes in bright fall colors like golden yellow, rust, or orange in your foyer. These decorations can give a great uplift to your home.

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Add Glamour to the Interiors

As this is a transitional period you can also choose a décor style that does not represent a specific season. Something bright and gleaming can freshen up a room. Infuse your home with a little glamour by placing a gorgeous flower vase on your bedside table or hanging an antique mirror frame on your bathroom wall.

Revamp the Fireplace

As the temperature will be getting cooler in the coming days, you have to concentrate on two areas that were not important in the summer days – fireplace and a warm, cozy sitting area. It is the time to revamp your fireplace. Décor the mantel with dried leaves, colorful candles, pinecones, etc. Set up a cozy sitting area in any nook of your home by using a blanket and throw pillows. The colors of the fabrics should be suitable for the fall season.

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Keep in mind that your choices of colors, décor, and designs will determine the look of your home. Make your choices carefully so that your sweet home looks good amid cooler temperature, fall colors, and other changes in the nature.

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The main purpose of a sunroom is to enjoy the outdoors while being protected from the elements inside of your home. It is the place to loosen up and enjoy your leisure with plenty of natural light and outdoor views. To relish that recreation to the full extent, you have to ensure a cozy and pleasant indoor home. You can do that by following some easy ways. Check out a few practical ideas to decorate your sunroom:

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Comfy Seating

The sunroom is to be treated as the second living room where you can unwind during your leisure periods. The seating in it should be comfortable enough, so that you feel like spending time there. Upholstered seating with posh pillows and throws will be enough. However, you can bring in rugs and side tables too. If you want to dine sometimes in the sunroom, add a dining table or three or four small tables. Use the existing seating arrangement instead of additional chairs for dining purpose.

Window Treatments

Window treatments for the sunroom are necessary for dictating the flow of natural light. They can make the room both functional and decorative. You can use sheer curtain panels that blend with any decorating style; layered window treatment that perfectly blocks out heat, cold, and light; scarf valances that are suitable for a moderate or tropical climate; floor-to-ceilig panels for an upscale look; shades to block UV rays and provide a sophisticated look; or shutters and blinds for a traditional home.

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Choosing the Right Accessories

A Sunroom needs accessories but be careful not to clutter the room by bringing in too many things. On the other hand, many people do the mistake of stuffing the place with too many plants. Remember that your focus should be on the outside views. So, plenty of plants and too many accessories will only distract your attention from outside. In addition, install adequate lighting fixture, so that you can spend time there in the evening and night too.

Systems to Cope with Weather Change

Most of the times, people forget or just ignore the necessity of installing air conditioning or heating systems in their sunroom. These systems should be built in the room as you are going to use the sunroom across the year. Instead of an air conditioner, you can go for a ceiling fan for cooling down the stifling air. On the other hand, a fireplace would be nice on frosty nights.

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The sunroom should be comfortable as much as possible if you are going to use it for unwinding with a cup of tea. On the other hand, ample storage will be needed if it is going to be used as a game room. Ensure your sunroom meets your needs and lifestyle and create the perfect space for you and your family.

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If you are planning to rent an apartment, chances are that you won’t be able to customize it much. Often, rental agreements put restrictions on how much a tenant can change the looks of the apartment. But, that does not mean you have to live with bland carpeting and beige bare walls. Here are few simple ideas to personalize your temporary sanctuary and feel like at home.

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Add color

If you are going to stay in the same rented apartment for a while, personalize it by painting the walls. Don’t be afraid to seek permission from your landlord. If you are not picking something too over the top such as fluorescent green or pink, you will most likely get the approval to give your apartment a fresh coat. Alternatively, vinyl wallpaper is a great way to spruce up your walls. They are easy to remove and mostly residue free. Plus, they are so thin that they almost look like a paint on the wall.

Area rugs

Most rented apartments come with the standard bland carpet. Even though you cannot remove it, you can always perk it up with a beautiful area rug. Apart from hiding flaws of outdated carpeting, these rugs will help you add interest and color to the room. There are so many styles and designs available that you will not have any trouble finding the one that suits your personality.

Similarly, add a fun welcome mat outside the entrance door, under the kitchen sink, and outside the bathroom door. Small creative touch ups like this can go a long way when it comes to personalizing your rental apartment.

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Use Accessories

Rental or not- accessories are one of the easiest ways to personalize any space. Throw pillows, lamps, shower curtains, planters, and tablecloths in interesting colors, textures, and patterns can quickly change the appearance of your apartment. To get the best deals, look for them at garage or yard sales. And remember you can always swap them easily when you crave for a change.

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It’s always a challenge when it comes to personalizing your rented apartment. However, if you can get a little creative and think outside the box, you can certainly make a world of difference!

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Your stairs are may be a functional part of your home, but they also have visual appeal. You can actually take advantage of it to draw attention. It can be an excellent highlight for your home interior design. This is something that several homeowners fail to notice or take advantage of.

More often than not, the design of your stairs depends on the availability of the space provided. But it doesn’t really matter on the length, width and style of your stairs. What makes it outstanding is how the colors complement the background. Having the right color or combination of colors to your stairs can definitely command attention.

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Here are some great colors to boost the appeal of your stairs:

Stripes and pictures

The idea of having multiple colors is basically for drawing attention. It’s like looking into a rainbow in the skies and you can’t help but appreciate the beauty of its multiple colors. This admiration will be the typical reaction when people see your multi-colored stripes stairs. It brings lively tone and superb look to your stairs.

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Chromatic colors

Whether it’s a chromatic blue, green or any color you love, your stairs will be a great centerpiece. Chromatic colors provide a relaxing ambiance to the surrounding. It perfectly blends into any design or theme you have in your room. Chromatic colors are basically neutral and can fit into any existing wall color you have.

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Two-toned colors

Stairs having two-toned colors are becoming popular these days. This idea is having a combination of two colors or two shades of a single color. It provides several illusions like a floating stairs which is really impressive. Also, two-toned colors allow safer utilization of your stairway.

A smart choice of colors for your stairs can certainly enhance your interior design. This can be a perfect background for a family picture or gathering.

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Your kitchen has the most number of surfaces. tools and equipment at home that can cause a potential for getting ill.  Keeping your kitchen clean and healthy for your family can feel overwhelming and can get expensive. Whether you need more storage to house kitchenware, or you want eco-friendly ways to keep a healthy kitchen, today’s tips should help.

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Although lots of home chores are done in your kitchen, it is not an excuse to have it messy and cluttered. It should be kept clean and organized. Here are some healthy home kitchen ideas if you are on a tight budget:

Bring in greenery

 Having potted plants can definitely bring life to your kitchen and cleaner air. You may choose from herbs to bring some life to your cooking and to add an aroma to the air. Basil, thyme, and rosemary make easy container gardens for a kitchen windowsill. A gardenia is a great choice if you like to have a corsage-like white flower with fine fragrance. You can also try the dazzling foliage plants that are so attractive day in and day out. Having household plants as your primary decorations are inexpensive and refreshing to the eyes.

Be more eco-friendly

Always consider buying kitchen products that are made from recycled materials like stainless steel and glass. For example, a stainless steel sink is actually made from up to 60% recycled materials.  Consider eco-friendly decor such as an eco-friendly jute rug. There are several jute rugs that are made from natural fibers like the hand-woven flat-braided jute rug.

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Choose convenient storage

Choose innovative storage solutions that brings utensils up off of the counter such as racks, and hooks to hold kitchen utensils. This will free up space on your kitchen countertop and storage cabinets. Also consider hanging pot racks and magnetic cutlery racks to keep utensils at arms-reach but also clean and germ free.

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A healthy kitchen is awaiting you with these simple ideas for putting plants, eco-friendly products and convenient storage options throughout your kitchen. Whether you are moving into a new home, or trying to keep your existing kitchen safe and healthy, use these ideas to make the heart of the home the healthiest room to be in!

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You may or may not be aware that the master bathroom can require a pretty large budget when it comes to an overhaul, but it can also deliver a decent return on investments when you opt to sell your property down the road. However, if you don’t have a large budget to work with and you’d rather not accommodate a contractor and his crew for weeks on end, there are several upgrades you can do on your own at a lot less expense. While this strategy may not get a new whirlpool tub installed in your bathroom, it can definitely allow you to do away with the outdated wallpaper and tile that make your bathroom look like it belongs in the home of Mike and Carol Brady. So here are just a few tips to create an updated look in your master bath with a limited budget and a DIY attitude.

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1. Paint

The absolute easiest area to address is going to be the wall color. Even if you’re dealing with wallpaper, you’ll be surprised at how easy the removal process can be when you use the right tools. The best option is generally to steam off old wallpaper with a simple and inexpensive hand steamer. From there you may have to do a bit of scraping or sanding, but a belt sander (and a light touch) can make the work go a little more quickly so that you can get to the painting. As for covering existing paint, consider using a paint and primer in one so that fewer coats are needed, and always use a satin or gloss finish that is moisture-resistant and easy to clean.

2. Tile

You might be a bit worried about the ease of removing and installing new tile, but the process will probably be a lot easier than you anticipate. Removing old tile is simple enough if you’re not trying to save it; a hammer and crow bar should do the trick. Then you’ll have to scrape the old grout and concrete away to create a clean, smooth surface. From there it’s just a matter of marking your layout, mixing up your concrete, and securing the tiles. If you’re unsure about the steps involved simply pop by your local Home Depot or other hardware store to inquire about lessons. Many offer a variety of workshops for free as a way to drum up business.

3. Lighting

Replacing light fixtures doesn’t have to cost a lot if you frequent Craigslist, hit up garage sales to find steals, or opt for reclaimed furniture and fixture outlets instead of buying brand new. From there it’s just a matter of turning off the proper breakers and installing your new lights.

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4. Cabinets and counters

You don’t need the expertise of master builders in order to address this area of the bathroom. The truth is that you can easily demo existing cabinets and counters and replace them on your own. Generally, you will want to buy pre-built cabinetry, and you can either find it reclaimed or check out discount stores like IKEA (or even Overstock.com) for affordable options. Then it’s just a matter of measuring for the countertop surface so that you can order it cut, finished, and ready to install (the cost depends on materials).

5. Accessories

Mirrors, towel racks, shelving, and other bathroom accessories may be the last items on your list, but you can find second-hand options in abundance at a greatly reduced cost. And with a little TLC these accessories can make for a fun family project that adds character and appeal to your master bath.

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One of the best areas of your home is the bathroom and ultimately relaxing in the bathtub. It is amazing how the water in a bathtub can naturally relax and rejuvenate your body.  Adding to its comfort is the fragrance of bath soaps and bubble bath solutions. Before you can get to relax in a tub, how do you go about deciding what is best bathtub material to choose?

Having your own bathtub can be a necessity and not a luxury. With all the stress and fatigue that you have all day, it is definitely a must to find a place at home to revitalize your body. A cool and refreshing plunge in a bathtub is something your body deserves. One of the things to consider in buying a bathtub is the type of material it is made of.

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To give you some of the best bathtub materials, you can choose from the following:

Fiberglass

This one is lightweight but sturdy. A gel-coated fiberglass bathtub is best for people who are on a tight budget since it is less expensive compared with other bathtub materials. Fiberglass bathtub can be fabricated according to how you want it to look like. It also comes in different colors as preferred. It is easy to maintain and naturally glossy.

Acrylic

An acrylic bathtub is naturally shiny like a glass. It has similar characteristics with a fiberglass like it does not fade and stain resistant. This material provides natural warmth and typically lightweight. It is easy to fabricate and can last a long time. Acrylic is one of the most popular bathtub materials in the market today.

Porcelain

Porcelain-made bathtub is quite expensive. This type of bathtub requires a sturdy base because of its substantial weight. Unlike acrylic, a porcelain bathtub is naturally cold. It is scratch-free and highly durable. A porcelain bathtub is noticeably elegant and stylish. It comes in different shapes, curves and colors.

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Marble

This type of material for your bathtub is more expensive than acrylic but lesser than porcelain. You can find several designs for this type but customizing one will be very costly. Marble bathtub requires more maintenance.

Whether you are getting ready for a bathroom remodel or you are looking at moving soon, choosing the right bathroom material for your budget and lifestyle is essential. Use these tips to make choosing the perfect bathtub material easier!

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