One of the most effective methods for decorating/staging for spring is to add/change out your fabrics. Just the fact that the weather is warming up, may mean you should consider adding some sheer fabrics to a room or bring in more garden elements. Here are some spring tips, that will help you move forward.
·Lighten up your rooms. Remove those velvet drapes. Cover over that corduroy sofa. Put airy sheers on the windows. Add a slipcover to the sofa and/or chairs.
·Take up those heavy area rugs. If you still need rugs, lay down some sisal or cotton rugs in light, cool colors.
·Add furniture to your porch or back yard. Gazebos are getting more decorative and less expensive all the time and can be purchased at discount stores for under $200. Gazebos are great for defining a seating arrangement outdoors or for protecting you from the sun as you enjoy a casual meal outdoors.
·Box up your dusty, darker floral arrangements and store them. Bring in fresh green plants, flower pots, an oriental-looking orchid. You'd be amazed at the instant change and how these spring tips can instantly move it away from the wintery look.
·Rearrange your accessories. Dust the shelves. Put up fewer accessories for a lighter, airy look. Lighten the frames. Display your floral china or white dishes, pitchers, glass.
·Bring out (or purchase) sheer curtains, sheer tablecloths, sheer bed skirts. Lighten up the throw pillows. Recover them or just put new zippered covers on them.
·De-clutter your rooms. Buy decorative baskets to store items that are an eye sore. Look for ways to add enclosed storage in your rooms.
·Clean out the fireplace. Add new fresh birch logs or decorate with white or off-white candles of different sizes and shapes. Choose scented candles for the fragrance. Make or buy a decorative folding screen that has spring flowers or a light, airy color.
·Sweep and tidy up your exterior front door. Replace if necessary. Paint it an inviting color. Wash the door and windows. Hang an artificial silk flower wreath on the door. Place colorful potted plants on the porch leading the eye to the front door.
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