With changing seasons comes the urge to refresh. Something about warmer weather encourages people in the Midwest to spring clean. But there’s always some hesitancy. After all, how do you redesign a room without wiping out your checking account?
Heather Galli, the third generation owner of Galli Furniture, says you can refresh your home in many ways without a complete renovation. With 70 years of experience as a family-owned business, the team at Galli Furniture suggests these fi ve quick and affordable updates that will make a big impact on your home’s visual appeal:
Change Your Wall Art
When it comes to wall art, design experts at Galli Furniture say don’t be intimidated. “A big, windowless wall can be the perfect canvas for creative decor ideas,” said Galli
In fact, a statement art piece can be just the inspiration needed to pull the rest of the room together, providing a color palette for pillows, rugs, and other decor. Like your area rug, changing out wall art can be an easy seasonal update, preventing any room from getting stale. In the end, canvas wall art is a relatively inexpensive solution. With more than 100 pieces of wall art to choose from, Galli Furniture is the go-to for unique art that fi ts your particular room and style.
Add an Area Rug
Often something as simple as an area rug can make a big difference in the look and feel of a room. By adding a rug to bare fl oors, you can frame your living area or add depth to your dining room. It’s an inexpensive makeover that adds softness and warmth to your home.
As for style, solid neutrals compliment any existing decor and make it easy to decorate as the seasons change. If you’re looking to stay trendy, blue and gray hues in muted patterns are the way to go. Galli says for a couple hundred dollars or less, a new area rug is perhaps the easiest way to make over a room.
Enhance Your Space With Mood Lighting
When we think of decor, we often forget to consider all of the other aspects that can greatly affect the type of environment your home exudes. Light can play a big part in that.
By adding a dimmer switch to your dining or living room, you can set a mood that other accessories just cannot. Additionally, battery operated candles (with timers) act as an intricate detail in wall sconces, jars, or centerpieces, adding a soft glow to any room. Unique fl oor lamps, such as the eco-friendly Eangee cocoa leaf lamps, create a conversation piece that compliments your color scheme at the same time.
Mix Up Your Throw Pillows
Switching up accent colors can dramatically change the look and feel of your bedroom and living room—a great way to refresh a room to refl ect the changing Midwest seasons. While Galli admits “there are no hard and fast rules” for fi nding the perfect throw pillow combination, you can always start with this simple rule of thumb: one pattern and one solid. “It’s really about switching things up until you fi nd the right combination and arrangement,” she said. A simple mix can have a big impact.
Before you choose your colors and patterns, consider the background you’ll be working with. “When using a strong pairing of opposite colors such as orange and blue, all you need for a backdrop is cream or white,” Galli said.
Enlist Some Help
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, call on the experts. “I often hear ‘I know what I like but I don’t know how to put it together,’” she said. Her advice? Make a party of it. Invite friends over to brainstorm. Make Pinterest boards for inspiration.
Better yet, get help from the professionals. Galli Furniture, a business that has been making homes beautiful for 70 years, offers free home consults and professional interior decorating services. Keeping your home fresh and stylish is a part of their superior service.