Shop your home

I bet you have decor and/or functional home items squirreled away in closets and in cabinets. I consider myself to be minimalistic, but I know I have some hidden treasures! Take out those items and use or display them now. We don’t have to save our “good” plates for a special occasion. Today is special enough.

Deep clean or declutter something

When I get bummed out about my house and start searching on Zillow for something
“better,” it usually just means I need to deep clean or declutter my space. Then, after I  finish, I go outside, walk around my yard and then come back in. This gives me the ability to see my space with fresh eyes and better appreciate it. 

Rearrange

Speaking of seeing something with fresh eyes, sometimes you just need to move things around. Rearranging furniture or home items can give your space more functionality and fresh energy.

Upcycle something

We all have those things in our house that are “just ok.” Maybe it’s curtains that are the wrong color or a plant pot that doesn’t fit the style of your home. Think about ways you could upcycle these items. Your curtains could be dyed or made into pillows. Your plant pot could be painted or you could flip it upside down, put a plate on top and make it into a cake stand. The possibilities are endless!

Ask a friend, family member or reach out to your Buy Nothing group!

I don’t know about you, but I have family members text me at least once a month asking if I want some furniture or decor item. Much of my family is getting older and downsizing. Sometimes it’s not my style, but sometimes it’s a total find! Don’t be afraid to ask friends or family if they have something specific, they may have that exact thing in a storage space or a garage.

And don’t forget about your local Buy Nothing Group. Just this week I saw someone “ISO” (in search of) low book shelves for their daughter’s bedroom. She got her request answered in just a few hours!

Struggling with the functionality or style of your space? I do virtual consultations and I always keep sustainability and budget in mind! Email me for more info!