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Quick and Easy Spring Home Updates

The arrival of spring can inspire us to freshen up our homes.

Quick and Easy Spring Home Updates

With all of the rain and cooler temps we’ve experienced along the Central Coast lately, it doesn’t really feel like spring. However, while walking to my car a few days ago, I got my first whiff of jasmine for the season and was pleasantly reminded that, in fact, spring is upon us. For me, the arrival of spring and longer days tends to inspire me to freshen up my home.

Although major renovation projects usually require months of planning and a large budget, it is possible to breathe new life into a room without spending a lot of time or money. From changing up the artwork on your walls to painting an heirloom piece of furniture, here are some of my go-to ways to quickly elevate any space.

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Upcycle your old furniture: Perhaps you’ve been given some furniture from a family member or been gifted an heirloom piece that has been passed down several generations. But, let’s be honest — it just isn’t your style. Give your older furniture a new lease on life with paint!