5 Tips for Refreshing Your Home

Get rid of the clutter, brighten up your decor, and let the natural light shine through… It’s time for a home refresh!

With winter just around the corner and the second wave of pandemic lockdowns happening for many of us, spending extra time at home is inevitable. While we may not be able to do anything about the extra time at home, we can make the experience more enjoyable!

To keep the cabin fever at bay, spend some time refreshing your home. Keep reading to see our tips!

  1. Get Rid of Clutter

Having too much clutter around the house can make the space feel smaller than it is.

We have a tendency to hold onto clothes, knick-knacks, or even garbage that we don’t need, or even want! So, take some time to sort through your belongings and figure out what’s worth keeping and what isn’t.

Start with your clothes. If you’re a clothes hoarder, you probably hold onto older items because you’re afraid you may want to wear them one day.

To get over this fear, turn all your hangers backward. Every time you grab a piece of clothing (and actually wear it) out of the closet, replace the hanger the correct way. Check back a couple of weeks, or even a couple of months later to see which hangers are still backward.

This will help you learn which clothes you actually wear and which ones you’re just hanging onto!

After you’ve gone through your clothes, start sorting through your drawers and cabinets. When you’re feeling brave, start going through those “throw-away” closets and drawers (you know you have one) to find items that are no longer serving you.

While getting rid of clutter can be tough, just give yourself some time and use the system that works the best for you!

2. Perform a Deep Clean

If your house has a thick layer of dust, animal hair, or mildew, it would be hard for anyone to relax in that environment.

Try to find time to deep clean the entire home so you have a clean space to hunker down in. Start with the messier rooms in the house, like the kitchen and bathroom. While these rooms are much more tedious to clean, you’ll be glad to get them over with!

Start off with an antibacterial solution on all the surfaces, door handles, and appliances. Give the floors a good sweep and mop once you’re done wiping down all the counters. Want to take it a step further? Wipe the trim with an antibacterial wipe or soap and water!

Other tasks to include in your deep cleaning routine are:

  • Washing the mattress

  • Washing all the sheets

  • Washing throw blankets and pillowcases

  • Disinfect all railings

  • Wash the walls of high traffic areas

This is the perfect time to clean areas or objects that may have been put off. Not only is deep cleaning great for your mental state but for your physical health as well!

3. Let the Natural Lighting Shine Through

Natural lighting is one of the most effective methods of combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder.

On cloudy days, some people even use a light therapy box! To avoid feeling down when the sun isn’t shining, try to keep your blinds and curtains open, bringing in as much natural light as possible.

If you keep your curtains shut for privacy, energy efficiency, or so you can see a screen better, make sure you take some breaks to open them up. Even keeping the curtains open for 10 minutes to lighten up the house is better than nothing!

4. Incorporate Calming Colors Into Your Design

Did you know that the colors you use to design your home can impact your mood?

It’s true! Colors like red and black are known to cause feelings of stress when used in your house, while colors like white, blue, or beige create feelings of serenity. If you want to keep a pop of color in your design scheme, consider adding colors like yellow or green, as they contribute to feelings of happiness!

5. Bring Nature Into Your House

When the ground is covered in snow and ice, that doesn’t mean that you can’t bring nature indoors!

If you’re already mourning the loss of green grass and vibrant gardens, consider bringing some of these elements inside.

If the idea of caring for a plant isn’t appealing to you, invest in a few fake plants. Even if the plants aren’t real, the sight of them will produce the same positive effects on your wellbeing as a real one would!

How Will You Refresh Your Home?

Refreshing your home is a necessary step to feeling cozy and calm in it this winter.

Home is where we should be able to feel safe and content, so take some time to create your own personal sanctuary.

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