Changing up the feel of a room doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. No matter what the season, there are simple and inexpensive solutions that will refresh the look of any space. From adding simple decor pieces, to simply decluttering, these tips will give your space a newfound sense of freshness.
Sarah Baeumler’s passion for design led her to join husband Bryan Baeumler on the front lines of his real estate and renovations business. Sarah and Bryan star in Home to Win and Island of Bryan.
Declutter
A simple solution to freshening up any room is getting rid of all the clutter. Take a look through the room and make some decisions on what is needed and functional, and what is useless and no longer works for the space. Decluttering opens up the space and makes it feel fresh and inviting again.
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Greenery or Flowers
Try adding a vase of peonies or a succulent to improve the overall feel of a room. Colourful flowers or greenery can bring some life back to a room without making major changes to the decor. Adding a potted plant or a simple vase can freshen up the look of any room without a huge price tag.
Wall Art
Adding any type of wall art to a room can be the perfect accent to help bring a room back to life. Whether it’s a photograph or painting, hanging a new or old piece to your wall can add the perfect hint of personality to a room.
Furniture Layout
Change is a good thing! Freshening up a room can be as easy as changing up the layout. Rearrange your furnishings or even the features hanging on the wall to give a new look for any space.
Add a New Rug
Adding a rug can be the perfect feature to make the room feel brand new. By adding a new area rug, you can try out new styles and trends while keeping the space familiar. It’s a small way to bring a big change to any room.
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Painting
A simple yet effective way of refreshing the look of any room is by giving it a fresh coat of paint. This will enhance the look of the walls, and leave the room feeling new again. While repainting can be tedious, it is guaranteed to give the room that clean and new feeling again.
Throw Pillows
Throw pillows can be a fun and decorative accent that enhance the look of any room. You can add new pillows or swap out old ones. Throw pillows are also an easy and relatively inexpensive solution to try new trends and styles. Whether you want to keep the pillows for a season or year-round, they will compliment your room, while keeping it looking fresh and up-to-date.
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Accessorize a Surface
Adding or swapping surface accessories to a small side table or coffee table, can bring personality to a room. Whether you wish to be creative or simple with your tabletop decor, this will definitely help refresh the look of any space.
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