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The relationship we have with our home can sometimes be complicated.
It calls for your attention and either you don’t have the money to buy it pretty things or it’s tired and has lost its appeal.
Have you found yourself wishfully driving past other homes in your neighborhood dreaming of a home that is newer or more beautiful? Maybe you have even gone as far as sneaking off to visit beautifully decorated show homes. Let us tell you a little decorating secret. Your home already knows. It can sense your distance and has already given up hope of ever winning your love back.
No matter how long you’ve been in your home, just like a personal relationship, it can become stale and uninteresting for even the most loyal and dedicated occupants.
We want to help you rediscover all those wonderful qualities it had when you first fell in love with it. With just a few simple changes, you CAN fall in love all over again.
Give it breathing room.
February in Jacksonville is the perfect time to open the windows and let your home breathe.
By opening the windows and forcing old stagnant air out you invite clean, fresh air in. You will be surprised at how this one little tip will give you a fresh new outlook on the relationship you have with your home. By opening the curtains and windows and letting the sunshine in you may discover some hidden treasure you may have long forgotten. Does the view out your window make you smile? Does the architecture of your home allow for a nice cross-breeze you’d forgotten about? Maybe you forgot how pretty your windows were since they’ve been hidden behind those heavy drapes.
We’ve all done it.
Kept that ugly vase Aunt Martha gave you for a wedding present. Or maybe that set of dishes that have been passed down from great-grandma that you absolutely hate but kept out of duty to your family.
I’m here to tell you, it’s okay to pack them away. I am a strong supporter of surrounding yourself with only those things that make you happy. To truly love your home, keep only those things that bring joy to your life. This is the month to go out and buy that new set of dishes, or how about that one piece of artwork you’ve been eyeing for months? It’s time to let go of family guilt and fill your home with those things that add comfort and joy to your life.
A place to call your own.
All of us need that one spot we can cozy up to. A favorite chair to read a book or a place to enjoy our first cup of coffee. Our homes should have multiple places where we can feel safe and secure. There is a vast connection between our mental state and our physical environment. If we have no place where we can find refuge to recharge and refresh our minds, we are left aimlessly wandering through life.
Make a particular area in your home that is unique and specifically yours. Create a space with soft lighting, a favorite blanket, pretty pillows, and even your favorite candle. The right area will remind you of all the things you love about your home.
You loved your home once, and we guarantee you can adore it again. Find a spot you can make yours, open the windows and let the fresh air in and surround yourself with only those things that you genuinely love.
You deserve to love your home again.
Interiors Revitalized is a full-service home staging, model home merchandising, and interior design firm located in Jacksonville Florida. In addition to Jacksonville, we serve the St. Johns, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Fleming Island, and Fernandina Beach areas. Contact us today at 904.625.2214 to discuss your home staging or interior design project. We’ll make that first offer your best offer!
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