{"id":19677,"date":"2020-06-02T06:06:12","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T14:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=19677"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:38:57","slug":"spruce-up-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/exhibitions\/spruce-up-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Spruce Up For Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

I know you are feeling this special block of time between spring and summer, where the nights are still brisk, but the days are sunny and warm. You fling open your weathered windows, let that glorious sunshine in and look through fresh eyes at the interior of your home. What do you see? Does it feel drab and dreary, like the months that have passed? Are you as energized in your space as you are outside under the midday sun? If your answer is no, you are not alone. Every year, as we move into summer, I get the itch to refresh my home. Some people do spring cleaning, but I much prefer the in between, when the days are long and there is more time to work with natural light to get everything just right. I have a few projects I do every year that make a huge impact in little time.<\/p>\n

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Paint<\/h4>\n

A fresh coat of paint does wonders to bring life to a room, like a breath of fresh air. As one of the easiest ways to update a space, a coat or two is all you need to modify the energy of your room and is a quick weekend project with minimal cost. Personally, I am a fan of all white walls, doors, and trim but that\u2019s not the right fit for everyone, or every room.<\/p>\n

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When selecting color, keep in mind the light levels of the space. For example, south and west facing rooms have lighting that is bright, inviting and works with most paint colors, while north and east facing rooms with limited natural light can feel cold and sterile and are best suited to bold, warm tones. If you find yourself drawn to a new hue, take the plunge and know if you hate it or tire of it, just roll on another color. It\u2019s only paint.<\/p>\n

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