How-to Wednesday: 10 ways to freshen up your home for summer

by / Wednesday, 11 June 2014 / Published in How To, INSPIRATION STATION

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Summer decor should resonate with colorful hues, breezy sheer curtains and the use of lighter fabrics.  There should be a freshness in the atmosphere that welcomes you home.

Summertime and the month of June is awesome for me, especially since my son was born during this month.

Happy birthday sweetie!

You are such a ray of sunshine in our home, you keep us cracking up …loudly and often!!!

We adore your giving, and kind spirit

and you give the best hugs ever!!

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If you are thinking of giving your space a REFRESH here are 10 ways to freshen your home for the summer.

1. Enhance the dining table with a runner of cut fresh flowers in vases.Screen shot 2014-06-09 at 7.35.20 PM

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2. Since the fireplace is getting a break, cover it with potted flowers from the garden.

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3. Create a beautiful centerpiece of flowers and a large seashell.

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Try ballarddesigns.com for the shell

4. Choose a palette of pastel colors for a soft look.wisteria.com

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5. Or more saturated colors for drama.

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6.  Try gorgeous fabrics to update your upholstered pieces.

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7.  Freshen up the guest room with new bedding, and art.2014-05-24 21.54.27

8.  For better air quality,  add houseplants to naturally filter the air.

According to a NASA report, some of the best air-cleaning houseplants are , Spider plants, English ivy, small-leafed rubber plants and snake plantsair purifying plants

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9.  Replace heavy drapes with sheer curtains for a relaxed sensibility and to let the sunshine in.

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10. A simple lamp shade update can transform a nook or bedside table lamp.

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What ways will you freshen up for summer?

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Contact us to see which plan is right for you; our one hour consultation can help get you started in the right direction.

Ricci Jackson is a Certified Interior Decorator and founder of Your Design Partner. The goal of Ydp is to meet you where you are In your design process. Reserve your appointment today by calling (217) 722-4806 or email us at rjackson@yourdesignpartner.com

Inspiring creativity,

Ricci

 

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