Across America, heavy drapes have been exchanged for lighter curtains, lawn chairs and tables are sprawled out on decks, porches, backyards, and patios, walls are being checked over for possible repainting, and even your “cast of regulars” (the furniture, lamps, etc. that’s been in one room or area forever) are taken stock of.

Purging-Items you’ve removed can find new life in other rooms (It’s a fact that if you leave things in the same place for months or years, you’ll tend to stop seeing them). For example, a table that you hardly noticed in your living room might instantly perk up the bedroom or den. If you’re having trouble visualizing a different layout, have a friend or relative come over (make sure it’s someone who doesn’t see or live with your furniture arrangement every day). They’re a fresh pair of eyes! 

Swapping or Switching-Move your artwork or paintings to a different wall or room. Mix different shapes and sizes together (You can also do this with furniture). Pair older items with brand-new, traditional with modern. 

You can move that sofa!-You can also try new locations of major furniture pieces too. If possible, try the sofa on the opposite side of the room. By changing a room’s focal point, you can also give the space a new purpose. For example, if the couch was facing one wall, and now it’s facing the nearby kitchen, suddenly there’s more conversation flow toward that particular area. Even outdoor tables or patio chairs may be used (and useful) inside. 

Consider the new-Once you’re done purging and rearranging, you may still want to acquire one or two new items. But always bear in mind that the changes you make with your current furniture might be much more inspired-and better looking!-than what you’d do with new.

 Sometimes just moving one or two pieces is all it takes to give a room a total makeover and have you (and everyone else) re-admiring your home from a new, fresh perspective!

The 60-30-10 Color Formula-Redecorating in terms of color can be simplified by using 60-30-10. Take a look at some rooms in magazines or online. Most of them have the 60- 30-10 color formula. 60% is the dominant color or hue, unifying the entire room (A good example would be the walls). 30%’s the secondary color, which would be the upholstery or furniture. The “30” provides visual interest. The 10% is an accent color, which provides that touch of sparkle. This would be an accent piece like a small rug or floral arrangement