Just because you're stuck inside doesn't mean you can't do some home improvements. Here are a few ideas...
Rearrange
Try switching around a sectional sofa or side
table or swapping some artwork and framed photos onto different walls. If you have any built-ins, add some more books
with covers that coordinate with frames or other ornamental objects. Remember that not everything has to match or be completely symmetrical. Keep it balanced, but make it interesting. Minor changes
can make a big difference in reviving a space. And if you don’t like it? It’s
not permanent.
Paint
A new color goes miles in changing the feel of a
room. If you don’t have an entire room in you, paint one wall to create an
accent or stencil the area surrounding a focal piece of art. Crack the windows
and bring in a space fan to ensure proper ventilation.
Refinish
Apply a new finish to an old or outdated piece of
furniture to bring a more modern feel to a room. If you’re feeling more shabby
chic, there are several easy ways to distress a table or bureau. The most
straightforward way is to paint the piece a base color – this is the color that
will show through. The next layer of paint will be the top coat – this color is
the main one and should be the one you wish to appear most dominantly. After
allowing ample drying time, gently rub sandpaper over the areas that would
normally get the most wear. The base coast will begin to show through.
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