Spring is here, thank goodness for those of us who live in cold climates. It's time to get ready for spring cleaning and redo our interiors and lighten up for spring. Remove heavy area rugs and show off gleaming floors. Change out heavy window treatments for light and breezy sheers and valances. Replace pillows with lighter weight, brighter colored versions.

Having a cleaner, brighter home can do wonders for your spirits. Experiment with accessories; move them around to new locations. Remember to group small accessories in groups of 3 or 5 for a pleasing effect. Group like objects together, by color, texture or shape.

Add some new plants to your décor that can be planted outside at a later date or kept inside as house plants. They not only add a new dimension to your living spaces but oxygenate your home.

De-clutter kitchen counters for a streamlined look. Put away items you don't use on a daily basis and add fresh flowers or a new decorative accent piece. Look in your cabinets for decorative dishes to display on a stand or hang on the wall or a colorful pitcher to use as a vase.

Does your paint need refreshing? It's an inexpensive way to breathe new life in to a room. If you decide to do some painting it's a good time to rethink placement of artwork. Try art from other rooms or rearrange placement of current art for a new look.

Try some new or different bed linens in your bedrooms. Try all white for a crisp, clean look. Make up your bed with white sheets and fold a white or cream coverlet or lightweight quilt across the bottom of the bed. Want to add some color choose a quilt or coverlet in a bright color or choose colorful pillow cases or pillow shams for a pop of color.

You don't have to spend a great deal of money or any money to come up with a new spring look. Play with different ideas you come up with to revitalize your home for spring, it's more fun than just cleaning!

Check back for Part 2 Revitalizing Your Outside  Spaces

Beth Baker ~ Beth Baker Interiors ~ Bucks County, PA