It’s been a frosty winter in the Washington, D.C. area, but sure signs of spring are arriving.
Daffodils and crocuses peep out of the soil, and birds chirp as they return from balmier climes. This marks the perfect time to usher in the new season and revitalize your Craftmark living spaces. Get started with these spring home projects!
Embellish with Florals
Florals are the perfect way to welcome spring. Buy fresh flowers and disperse bouquets throughout your home to brighten every room. Or, try fashioning a wreath from silk flowers or other unique materials and mount it on your door to greet the season.
Clear Away Winter Residue
Warming temperatures traditionally go hand in hand with spring cleaning. March is an ideal time to spruce up your home by cleaning drapes, dusting blinds, washing windows, scrubbing floors and polishing fixtures. Consider hanging lighter, airier curtains to let the natural light of spring shine in!
Declutter Your Space
Schedule a day to declutter your home. Begin with winter and spring clothing to determine what no longer fits, has gone out of style, or is simply ready to retire. Next, forage through rooms and closets to add books, DVDs, linens, knickknacks, tchotchkes, and other items you no longer need or want. Donate usable items and recycle or dispose of the remainder. Finally, purchase attractive baskets or unique containers to stow those items you decide to keep. That way, you can transform untidy heaps into tasteful decorations.
Accessorize with Seasonal Prints
Highlight treasured memories of earlier springs by displaying your favorite spring scenes. For instance, maybe you’ve visited the Cherry Blossom Festival downtown or strolled through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
Or, perhaps you meander around your neighborhood photographing flora and wildlife in the springtime. If so, you’ll have some great shots to showcase in your home.
Don’t have your own images to exhibit? Support local or freelance artists by purchasing spring prints online.
Freshen Your Home with Fragrance
Store away the cinnamon, pumpkin, and warm vanilla scents and exchange them for more springlike aromas. Whether you utilize candles, wax melts, or diffusers, experiment with integrating florals, citrus, or other fresh-smelling fragrances, such as Thai bamboo, into your daily routine.
Start An Indoor Garden
Is March too early to start your outdoor vegetable or flower garden? Then, get a head start by planting starter seeds into small pots to add greenery to your home’s interior. Alternatively, purchase herb plants and pot them until it’s warm enough to transplant them outside. Fresh greens throughout your home create an idyllic, springlike atmosphere.
As a bonus, you can use fresh herbs to start making crisp, delicious salads and other seasonal meals.
Begin Transforming Your Craftmark Home Today
Devoting time to spring home projects is an excellent way to welcome a new season in your Craftmark home. To learn more about our impressive list of available homes and remarkable neighborhood locations, contact us today!
