{"id":4308,"date":"2022-03-22T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T17:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/?p=4308"},"modified":"2023-04-30T01:56:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T08:56:51","slug":"easy-ways-to-spruce-up-your-home-for-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/22\/easy-ways-to-spruce-up-your-home-for-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Home for Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the daylight hours stretch past 4:30 in the afternoon and the weather starts to warm, you know that spring is almost here. It\u2019s hard not to feel optimistic about what\u2019s to come. You may have the strong urge to shake off the last of the winter blues by decluttering and freshening up your space. Thankfully you don\u2019t need to break the bank to breathe new life into your home. Here are some easy ways to spruce up your home for spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open the windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Need an instant refresh? Open the windows and invite some fresh\nair into each room of your home. Open windows encourage the air circulation\nneeded to move the stale and stagnant air out of your home and replace it with\nfresh air. Even leaving the windows open for just an hour can make a\ndifference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freshen up your outdoor spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s your front porch, patio, or deck, give your\noutdoor spaces a reset. Give your outdoor furniture a good cleaning and update\nthe cushions and other textiles. A power washer can make short work out of\ncleaning the furniture and exterior flooring. At your front door, you can put\ndown a new welcome mat and add a few new d\u00e9cor pieces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rearrange furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been feeling a little ambivalent about your living\nspaces, try rearranging the furniture. Changing up the furniture layout can\ngive you a new perspective on your current pieces and even the room. You can\neven swap out furniture from other rooms in your home to give your space a new\nfeel without spending a dime. Rearranging your furniture can also improve the\nfunctionality of your space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Update linens and textiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Need an easy win that makes a large impact? Update the\nlinens and textiles in your home. Swapping out throw pillows and blankets for\nseasonal versions is a great way to make a space feel new with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter is all about heavy and cozy linens but you don\u2019t need\nthe same level of warmth during the spring. As the season changes, also rotate\nyour linens to lighter fabrics. Think cool, crisp cotton sheets in place of\nflannel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decorate with fresh flowers or new plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing says spring more than flowers and plants. Flowers\nand plants can boost your mood, productivity, and help you relax. If you\u2019ve\nlost a few plants over the winter season, use this season as your excuse to\nintroduce a new plant into your home. And don\u2019t be too hard on yourself; it can\nbe difficult to keep plants alive over the winter months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take much to make a big impact on your home. These simple changes and updates can help you fully embrace the energy of this new season. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/media-gallery\">Media Gallery<\/a> for some design inspiration for your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready for a new home this year? SummerHill Homes builds new\nconstruction homes filled with modern finishes and features that please even\nthe more discerning buyers. We have several new home communities throughout the\nSan Francisco Bay Area. If you\u2019re interested in learning more, visit us\nat&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/\">SummerHillHomes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the daylight hours stretch past 4:30 in the afternoon and the weather starts to warm, you know that spring is almost here. 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