SPRING DECORATING! FUN PROJECTS YOU CAN TAKE ON BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS
GARDEN OASIS: The above belongs to celebrated Interior Design Guru Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
It’s spring in Australia, and I love the warmer weather and transition that takes place this time of year. Now is a great time to think about what you can achieve in terms of sprucing up home in time for the summer/holiday season. As we are also probably spending more time at home this Summer, I thought I’d throw out some ideas of key areas of your home, and things you can work on as ‘mini ‘projects’.
Take as little or a lot from the below six common areas of a home. If you live in a small apartment, substitute your guest suite [guest bedroom] for your master bedroom. If you don’t have a pool and sprawling outdoor area, make your apartment balcony a fabulous destination of colour and pattern and a great pit-stop for afternoon drinks.
Here goes!
Outdoor living
Ad new outdoor cushions in a blend of patterns. Bright sun kissed yellow and punchy lime greens and aquas are feel good colours for your outdoor fabrics.
Create zones, with simple stations [occasional tables are great] for drinks.
Add bright complimentary towels for guests to use if near a pool/water to compliment your outdoor fabric choices.
Living Room
Try painting a new colour or wallpapering a significant area in grasscloth wallpaper.
If your window treatments [curtains/blinds] have seen better days now is the time to replace them.
Replace dated lamps with fantastic new ones. Ambient light is always essential in every home.
New cushions, incorporating texture & colour.
A new rug!
Re-style those over stacked or messy tabletops and book cases.
Re-organise or incorporate an inspiring new piece of artwork, or a large blown up photograph that is beautifully framed.
Dining Room
Paint walls a bold colour or wallpaper them with something dramatic.
Add a pair of fabulous table lamps to your buffet.
Update your pendant lighting over your dining table to something more dramatic, or install dramatic new pendant lighting over your table.
Think about the host chairs at the end of your table. Add new ones or recover and re-invigorate the ones that you have.
Purchase a wonderful new dining setting. Add some colour and flavour here!
Re-style and play with the centre of your table. Bunches of fresh flowers are always a welcome sight at any dinner or lunch gathering in this area.
Entry Vestibule
A rustic console table adorned with an orchid and fresh flowers.
A gorgeous new, happy statement piece of art!
If you have the room, wallpaper and add a round table & fantastic pendant light.
Guest Suite
Revamp your bedding and sleeping pillows. Make sure they are laundered and smelling fresh for when guests arrive.
Paint or wallpaper your walls. Take the serene or vibrant approach, but do it well. No skimping on detail and do it to the nines.
Is this room comfortable temperature wise for your guests? Install a new fan or split system air conditioner if required. Your guests will thank you for it in Summer.
New lamps.
A gorgeous occasional chair, with light throw and side table, if you have the room.
New styling items. Add a water pitcher and glasses. A fresh bouquet is a wonderful touch. Framed Wi-Fi username & password is a touch that won’t go un-noticed.
Powder Room
Fabulous wallpaper! It’s tiny, so go a little out there in this space.
New decorative mirror.
New taps on vanity cabinet, if they are tired.
A new light fixture and painted/wallpapered ceiling. Seriously!
I hope you enjoyed these ideas and can take away at least one or two to refresh those special areas in your home.
Reach out to me if you have any questions. I’m only an email away [adam@adamscougall.com]
Ciao!
AS