Ideas to Freshen Up Your Home for Spring~ noreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest) Wed, February 22, 2012 10:35 PM UTC noreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest) Rate Share Pin It Click on the photo to read the full story at noreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)noreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)Ideas to Freshen Up Your Home for Spring~http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2012/02/ideas-to-freshen-up-your-home-for.html Hello my lovely readers~ You may recall that for the next couple of months I'm partnering with Apartment Guide as an official Apartment Guide Decor Blogger. Whether you're living, looking or moving, Apartment Guide offers how-to tips for making the most of a space on a budget on http://www.movingtoday.com and http://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/ . And as an official Apartment Guide Decor blogger, that's just what I'm going to do as well. I hope that you all will join me on this bloggy journey as I share tips and ideas for living on a budget. Can you feel it?? Spring is in the air. Especially where I live. So it may have snowed over the weekend, but today ... 60 degrees baby! Oh yeah!! The thing about rising temperatures and budding trees is that they always make me want to switch things around in my living space. To bring in the spring, if you will. So today I wanted to share 5 ideas for bringing in the spring... 1. Liven up your walls After living with the same artwork all winter long, changing your walls up a bit can be a great way to get the feeling of renewal that always comes with spring. Here are a few ideas to try... Add a wall mural. No you don't have to be an artist to do this. In fact there are many companies that can create removable murals for you. You may recall this mural from my boys' sock monkey bedroom in our previous house. It's a photo of the hubby as a kid at his cousin's ranch. Too cute, and a great way to personalize. Try a gallery wall. I adore gallery walls. They add so much personality to a space. I've created one in every house we've ever lived in. This wall is in our current living room, but you can read about one I created in our previous home here . Mirrors are always a welcome addition in a space. And mirrors add light. Which reminds me of spring. Which means they are a perfect addition to your spring space. (This paragraph reminds me of "If You Give a Pig a Pancake".) 2. Add some Ombre to your life If you've visited pretty much anywhere in blogland lately, you're well aware that ombre is a big trend in decorating at the moment. And it's a great way to bring in the spring. Choose a spring-y color and paint out the drawers in a dresser in graduating colors to make it pop. 3. Reupholster a chair in a happy color Thrifted dining chairs are a perfect choice for this project. Find an old chair at your local thrift store and paint it a happy color. Replace that faded cushion with some bright spring-toned fabric and you've got yourself a perfect addition to your spring home. 4. Don't forget those Pantone colors Note that I said colorS. Not color. A lot has been said about Pantone's color of the year... Tangerine Tango. But did you know that Pantone actually has a list of 10 colors for 2012. You might want to check them out, so I've given you a list... Tangerine Tango, Pantone 17-1463 Solar Power, Pantone 13-0759 Bellflower, Pantone 18-3628 Cabaret, Pantone 18-2140 Sodalite Blue, Pantone 19-3953 Margarita, Pantone 14-0116 Sweet Lilac, Pantone 14-2808 Cockatoo, Pantone 14-5420 Driftwood, Pantone 18-1210 Starfish, Pantone 16-1120 So try adding some of these other fun colors to your decor this spring. 5. Add some house plants Greenery is a great way to bring spring indoors. But, if you're like me, you're rolling your eyes and silently cataloguing all of the dead house plants from years past. Fear not! There are actually some houseplants that can thrive even with those of us who have black thumbs. Consider some of these hardy indoor plants... Pothos plant Spider plant Aloe plant African Violet Snake Plant You can read a bit more about each of these here . So are you ready to "Bring in the Spring"?? I sure am! And I'd love to hear if you try incorporating any of these ideas into your space, so make sure and let me know if you do! “Like” Apartment Guide on Facebook at Facebook.com/apartmentguide , follow them on Twitter @AptGuide and “circle” them on Google+ for real-time tips and updates on making the most of your space and living on a budget. If you’re ready for a whole new space or are looking to move, Apartment Guide has the photos, floor plans, features and tips to help you find the perfect apartment community. Do you prefer a cozy night in or a night out on the town? No matter your preference, enter Apartment Guide's Night In or Night Out Sweepstakes for a chance to win your perfect evening. Enter today to win! Visit www.Facebook.com/ApartmentGuide to submit your entry. 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