Many people have asked for help with an update to the look of their living/working spaces without involving great time and expense.   It sounds like an impossible task, however with a bit of  patience and re-organization it can be a successful exercise.

The most basic design principle is your guide, less is more.   A few carefully selected, well placed accessories will revive your interior and improve the overall appeal .  These items need not be expensive and should appeal to you, the owner, as well as bring your own character to the space.    “I love to see all my stuff”, you say?   If you have many personally valuable items you want to display, divide them into groups by theme or colour and change your focal pieces with the seasons.  If you try to show all your favorites all the time it will become over whelming and cluttered, plus rotating your items gives you the chance to consider new uses for each one or if it is time to pass some on to another treasure hunter.

Here are some examples of simple ways to begin your updating project.  By clearing out some of the tired items left from the fall or winter celebrations and adding fresh spring and summer items you can liven up your spaces quickly.  Updating display photos of family and events will keep your look current and dynamic.  Bright throw cushions in social areas and towels in the powder room used as accent also add colour and interest.  Add or interchange artwork with large mirrors and other wall hangings.   Remember to consider the size and scale of each piece on the wall surface, small items will get lost on a large display area.  Another quick and easy item to add or change to achieve a big impact is window covering.  It’s addition can bring texture to the room and soften the window edge as well as addressing light control and can also help with temperature control.  There are a side variety of styles available to meet the various needs of each space.  Your local designer and window covering experts can help you find the right solution.