You know how the Christmas stuff always comes out in the
stores after Halloween now? And how your department store racks and shelves are
ready with next season’s clothes? We at Jerusalem Furniture are getting into
the seasonal swing of things by offering you these tried-and-true designer
tricks to freshen up your home’s decor including furniture to make it bright
and cheery for the coming change of season.
Spring Design Tip No. 1: Celebrate Natural Wood
While we love vintage-style brown furniture as much as any connoisseur,
shake things up a little by switching it out or add a new piece or three with a
lighter finish as the sun gets higher in the eastern sky and the days lengthen.
Top interior designers swear by the natural warmth of wood. For our purposes,
the rawer the wood looks, the better, be it rustic or simply with a clear
finish. Think of your new furniture’s grooves and other idiosyncrasies as beauty
marks of authenticity, not flaws.
Spring Design Tip No. 2: Lighter Colors
Choosier more upbeat colors for your home’s palette doesn’t
necessarily mean frying your eyes with bold primary colors. Rather, you may
consider reflecting the season thanks to pastel hues, particularly in easy-to-switch-out
accent furniture and accessories. The possibilities range from different
pillows and throws on your sectional sofa to different wall art. If you need a
tranquil crash pad as a refuge from the day’s stress, designers recommend
neutral colors both for brightening and to “open up” a room visually, an optical
illusion that works!
Spring Design Tip No. 3: De-Clutter
While being surrounded by your accumulated goods may be reassuring
in the dead of winter, in the sunlight of spring it just looks like a right
mess, getting in the way of your mood. Think of the new Japanese KonMari design
watchwords for de-cluttering, from popular author Marie Kondo: if an item doesn’t
“bring you joy,” store or toss it!
For more interior design inspiration so your home welcomes
the return of light, life, and color to nature, stop by one of our Philadelphia, PA area stores.