Sparking Inspiration
Springing forward (pun intended), I am done with the moodiness of Winter gloom and all my unsustainable New Year’s Resolutions. I want to roll up my sleeves and dive into Spring’s warm weather and cleansing mantra one room at a time. Marie Kondo, bring on the joy!
Or at least bring the joy until I have to temper it with a reality check. Spring cleaning can begin innocently enough. It starts with that one club chair you keep meaning to re-cover or replace and gets out of hand quickly, spiraling into a rabbit hole of whole room remodel frenzy. So, before we march into makeover madness, pick one room in the house and begin with some basic questions: What’s the big picture plan for this space? Do I want to clear out some stuff so I can see my floors again and deep clean the crayon-covered walls so I remember their original color or am I looking for something more than a quick refresh?
My pendulum and spring cleaning stamina swing in both directions. My enthusiasm meets its limit at the corner of two important and humbling considerations: time and money. Don’t worry, though! We have some ideas for all levels of enthusiasts.
Here are some tips to spark inspiration.
1. Keep it Clean – Let’s say it’s a simple, but thorough house cleaning you’re after and you (like me) need an accountability schedule. Click here to check out Oprah’s daily break-down of tasks.
2. A Quick Refresh of What You’ve Got – If you are looking for more renewable ways to make some change, click here for a few tips for quick fixes.
3. More than Casual Commitment: When you’re feeling ready and (dare I say) brave enough for something a little more permanent than some refreshed bookcase styling, try kicking it into gear with some of the ideas found here.
4. Go Big AND Go Home: When the wheels really come off and you decide you’re all in and it’s whole room or bust… give us a call.
Happy Spring Cleaning!
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Courtney Thomas, ASID
Principal & Lead Designer
My job is to make spaces functional in their layout, comfortable in their use, inspirational in their style and luxurious in their appointment. In that order. For that one moment after installation, the pictures are perfect.
