A small change at home, a big impact in your life
manuelita otero
The other day my daughter and I decided to switch things around. We were tired of the way things were looking in our rooms so we thought a few changes would help us get creative and see things in a different way. She gave me her minimalistic and sleek desk and I gave her a beautiful low and long teak table. Giving up my table was a challenge because I was now left with papers, notes, and books that had no home. I was forced to decide what had to go so I kept asking “Is this adding value?”, “Will I ever need it?”. I loved clearing up my room and my mind at the same time, decluttering for me is a type of therapy. We both love the way our rooms turned out. It’s amazing how one small change can catapult into so many positive things.
Would you like to change things in your home too but you don’t want to make a big time or money investment? Here are some ideas that you could put into practice right now:
-Add a colorful lamp to create an accent or a light that can be adjusted so you can change the mood of a room.
-Frame your artwork or your pictures. Frame black and white photos.
-Rearrange your furniture.
-Paint a piece of furniture a bright color.
-Change the fabric on your chairs or sofas.
-Add some plants, change them around the house or put some flowers in the places you spend most of your time.
-Put a throw on your favorite sofa or on an accent chair.
-Look for ideas from magazines or Pinterest. Remember this is a source of inspiration so don’t pressure yourself if things don’t turn out the same.
-Repurpose things.
-Make some quick changes on your decorative shelves.
-Change the covers of your pillows.
-Add a colorful rug.
-If you don’t love it, give it away. If it’s not working, give it away. If it doesn’t add value, give it away.
-Make family spaces more inviting.
-Have less, enjoy more.
Small changes create a big impact. Let your creativity loose and enjoy your home even more.
Manuelita @manuelitaotero