IN EACH ROOM â—½ HOME
It can be costly and daunting to think about redoing your kitchen, especially if it’s a big remodel that’s needed. However, maybe you just stand in your kitchen and think it just needs a little “something” to brighten, lighten, modify and make pretty for the new season. That’s how I felt recently and I’m so pleased with the minor but pretty changes…
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Here are the prelude suggestions…
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Clean the clutter, first. If you have stuff all over your counters, clean it up. Tidy your space, and that’s the first thing that helps you have a vision of what’s to come.
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Look and decide, second. Look at your space, your counters, your walls, etc. and what items are you tired of, what looks outdated? Think of what it is you want to replace with new. Maybe new dish towels, or you might want to add a piece of art somewhere. What about a couple of cute items to sit on the counter? Make a list…
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Take a photo. This is crucial. Snap a picture of your current kitchen space, to take with you while shopping! It helps so much to have this when you’re looking at what might go where, and how it might look.
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The action to take…
Well, of course, the action is shopping! I actually love the aisles of Michaels for a home refresh, especially this spring. They have aisles of coordinated home décor and when I went, it was all 40% off! It made it easy to shop, because all of the items were together that matched and went well. I spotted the oranges and knew that was it! And I only needed a few items.
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I spotted an art piece for behind the stove. I always keep a fresh art piece there and then coordinate from that base piece.
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There was an orange oil dispenser, and a metal orange – got both! I knew exactly where I’d place both.
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The last thing was a new rug. I realized that walking into my kitchen, the floor, the stove, and the counter were the first things I see. So that’s where the change took place.
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I also had painted a piece that I knew just where to hang! It’s from Craftoria, and such a fun activity!
The production…
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I was excited to get home and place all of these items. And above the stove, I keep a generic wreath that I can change with each season. I keep twinkle lights on it, and add stems for fall and winter. But for spring, I decided to go with just the greenery and the lights.
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I do want to shop for some new dish towels, and a few spring candles. But I’m so pleased with the freshness these few items provide me. And they make me happy!
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If you struggle with decorating, ask a friend that’s great at it, for her help. If you have a color in mind, go for it! Look for small changes that make a big impact. And finally, enjoy the process. It doesn’t have to be an entire re-do, unless it’s time for that. It can be just a few touches here and there, and you’ll find yourself smiling every morning when you enter your new space.
