How to freshen up the interior for the spring: Simple but effective techniques
In the midst of a prolonged winter, most want bright colors and light - This is especially true of the premises in which we find ourselves most often: at home and office. It is not at all necessary to decide on serious rearrangements and full repair, most often it is possible to refresh the interior with small forces. Architects and designers share tips on how to transform an apartment and workplace with minimal cost.
To begin, we recommend to get rid of things that you have not used for a long time. The less random decorations in your home, the better. The easiest and fastest way to freshen up the interior is to change pillow covers, remove warm, winter blankets and lay out light patterns of bright colors. Wallpaper with floral prints or geometric forms of green and yellow, decorative figurines, panels and other details also diversify the situation.
Feel the spring mood will help fresh flowers or plants in pots. Deciduous will give the composition the desired shape and volume, and floral add brightness. Vases and pots also play a role - when choosing, pay attention to the shape and color. If there is no time to care for the plants, you can always replace them with artificial ones. Alternatively, try to plant one of the walls with plants: a “living” wall will clean the air and protect the space from sudden temperature changes. Before you decide on a similar decor, consult with a knowledgeable person who will tell you how to organize ventilation, lighting and watering.
If you are a supporter of a cardinal approach and small changes to you a little, feel free to paint one of the walls in a contrasting color. Today, deep blue, mint, all natural, spring shades are popular. To make the solution harmoniously fit into the interior, use accessories in the same range. The interior scent complements the renewal - green smells with the smell of freshly cut grass or leaves. We recommend to pay attention to the perfumes with red berries or green tea with lime.
If you live in cold latitudes, do not forget to make allowance for them and in the interior. For example, the Mediterranean style with an abundance of white, blue, as well as marble and other stone can be a bad decision, because it creates an unnecessary feeling of coolness.
At the beginning of each year, we promise ourselves to become better - do exercises, read more and learn something new. Just by spring, the fuse disappears, and the routine wins new beginnings. The secret is to make them a habit - and space can help with that. Imagine the person you would like to be. What house does he live in?
If you want to train every day in the morning, the first step for this is to plan a place to practice: where the dumbbells lie, where you put the mat, what to put the smartphone on. Having once thought through these moments, you will avoid the temptation to shirk in the morning and be distracted by the search for a suitable place. A cozy armchair with a cool lamp will help to read more, and vice versa - if there is a large TV in the center of the living room, it will not be easy to reduce the amount of time spent in front of the screen. Magnetic wall covering or a special board will help to place inspirational quotes or useful lists in a prominent place. If you want to communicate more with your family, then comfortable chairs with a soft pillow are what you need.
The main trends of 2018 - "conscious design" and "warm minimalism" - are associated with the rhythm of life in big cities and dependence on gadgets. More and more people are making home a place of peace and tranquility: they set aside a space for meditation, choose white walls, throw out the excess and carefully select the content. Another large-scale trend - the maximum of living plants in an apartment - is also associated with life in a big city and our longing for nature.
In Russia, people often lack courage: they want to do everything right, perfectly, beautifully, not really listening to their needs. Be bolder: any repair becomes obsolete in seven to ten years, the space can not change throughout life. As in any good scenario, the main thing here is the transformation of the hero.
Spring is the time when nature wakes up. One of the best ways to freshen up the interior is to buy a few new flowers or small trees in pots. On the windowsill you can put hyacinths - they will fill the room with aroma. If there is enough space in the apartment, pay attention to a small lemon or tangerine tree. Their miniature fruits are inedible, but are reminiscent of travel.
Bright accents can be added with the help of new textiles: curtains, pillows on the sofa, bedspreads and carpet covers - the mood in the room will instantly change. The most budgetary, but effective way to refresh the interior is to make a rearrangement. Think about how you use the space of the apartment. Perhaps it is time to move the workplace closer to the window, and the bed, on the contrary, put in the back of the room.
If you are ready to spend money on interior renovation, start by repainting the walls. You can emphasize a bright color on one wall behind the sofa or bed, or pick up a light tone for the whole room. If you are not ready for repair work yet, take a look at a new sofa or chair. Now there are many Russian manufacturers who can make furniture to order.
Another easy way to freshen up the interior, which we often forget, is to make out things. We often store junk, which we will never use. If you have not used the item for more than a year, feel free to get rid of it.
Updating home by spring is always a good story. Council number one is trivial - arrange spring cleaning. Disassemble cabinets, remove unnecessary things, say goodbye to unnecessary. Sometimes it is cleaning that allows you to see the possibility of rearranging furniture.
A simple way to upgrade your home without repair is to change something in the places you use most often. As a rule, it is a bed and a dining table. With the right approach, both of these pieces of interior become not just accents, but can completely set the tone for the bedroom and kitchen. Buy a new bed linen, bedspread and extra pillows - you will see how the bedroom is transformed.
The kitchen table can be accessed in several ways. If you have a round wooden tabletop and enough time and adventurism - paint it. You can choose a pattern or a rich pattern. You will have patience, two types of abrasive skins, primer on wood, pencil, paints on wood and see the options of patterns for the circle. You can even paint the entire table entirely with one type of paint, including the legs - there is not a single kitchen that would not be refreshed with a subject of soft coral or blue. If the shape of the table and its material do not allow for renovation, buy a plain tablecloth with tassels. A bouquet of wild rosemary or sprouted oats, which can be bought at any pet store, will definitely make a spring dinner.
Buy additional houseplants and place a mirror behind them - it will not only reflect the light, but also create a feeling of a large amount of greenery. Find a round-leaved eucalyptus in a flower shop - they are collected in large spectacular bouquets with an indescribable aroma of freshness. They stand for a long time, without losing the appearance, and fill the house with the fragrance of the seaside. When the bouquet begins to dry, hang it in the bathroom under the shower - so you can take a tonic shower every morning.
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