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6 Design Tips to Freshen up Your Home this Spring

It’s finally spring!

I’ll be totally honest with you. Our love of historic homes can be hard! We’ve moved quite a few times and after fixing up a masterpiece of an 1885 Victorian we fell in love with a 1930s English Tudor and started packing. We’ve been leasing a lovely home nearby but space has been a bit tight, so we’ve leaned in to the little things to make our (temporary) house a home.

Here are some minor design projects you can do in your home to welcome spring, too!

Freshen up your space this spring

  • Paint weather-worn areas
  • Visit a plant nursery (or home depot!) for new hanging plants and pots
  • New runners & rugs – Wayfair is one of my favorite places for steals, including the one pictured!
  • New picnic blankets and baskets. The best part of spring is enjoying the outdoor spaces in your home.
  • Fresh baking sets. After a long winter full of comfort foods and holiday baking, toss the grease covered sets and start fresh.
  • Millwork. It’s not nearly as expensive as it makes a space look. It’s a low-stress and reasonably priced investment. 10/10 recommend.

Cheers to a beautiful spring and a long summer!

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Hi, I'm  Grace.

As a nationally-recognized real estate and design expert, Grace helps people create beautiful homes that are also smart investments. With a love for historic properties and strategic design, she works with her husband, KC, to make the process of buying, selling, and designing feel exciting and approachable—helping clients turn houses into dream homes. Based on Chicago's North Shore.

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