13 Ways to Clear and Energize Your Home

Creating a home with a style and energy that looks perennially fresh and updated is a challenge. With occasional tweaks and some great maintenance tips you can keep your home looking fresh and energized all the time. Here are 13 ways to clear and energize your home.

 

Open Windows Daily

Even if it’s just for a few minutes, opening your windows daily can drastically improve the air quality in your home. Fresh air helps eliminate stale odors and reduces indoor pollutants, creating a healthier living space.

And score! Opening the windows is a great mood elevator.

Rotate Sofa and Chair Cushions

Rotating your sofa and chair cushions not only promotes even wear but also keeps your seating areas looking fresh and feeling comfortable. Done weekly, this small act can make your furniture look newer and more inviting.

Clean Ceiling Fixtures, Fans, and Chandeliers

Ceiling fixtures, fans, and chandeliers accumulate dust and grime over time. You might not detect the dust and grime, but you WILL detect the sparkle and energy that comes from occasional cleanings.

Buy New Drawer and Closet Organizers for Your Bedrooms and Baths

Investing in new drawer and closet organizers can significantly reduce clutter and make it easier to find your belongings. Having organized storage feels more spacious and reduces daily stress.

Buy New Kitchen Towels and Cloths

New kitchen towels and cloths can instantly refresh the look of your kitchen. Opt for quality cotton. I love William-Sonoma kitchen towels and cloths.

Invest in New Throw Pillows and Throw Blankets

Throw pillows and blankets are an easy way to update your living room or bedroom decor. Choose designs and textures that complement your existing decor to create a calm, cohesive look.

Recover Armchairs and Get Matching Pillows Made from the Fabric to Use on Your Sofa

Giving your living room a great makeover with new armchair and matching pillows can create a custom look in your living spaces. Choose solid fabric textures and prints that coordinate beautifully in subtle ways.

‘Windex’ Glass Surfaces in Your Home

Cleaning your glass surfaces can make a big difference in how energized your home feels. Clear, streak-free glass enhances natural light and gives a polished look to your rooms.

Invest in an Air Purifier

An air purifier can help remove allergens, dust, and other pollutants from the air in your home. This investment not only improves air quality but also contributes to a healthier living environment.

You can also look into allergy free vacuum bags.

Invest in Really Nice Quality Faux Topiary and Hydrangeas

High-quality faux plants like topiary and hydrangeas can add a touch of greenery to your home without the maintenance of real plants. They stay vibrant year-round and can enhance any room’s decor.

I love to ‘fool the eye’ with a mixture of faux and real plants and fresh flowers!

Buy Fabric ‘End Chairs’ for the Dining Room

Dining rooms and dining areas are vast spaces of … well, wood! Boring, right?

Fabric end chairs adds warmth, sound absorption and visual interest to your dining room. They provide a stylish contrast to your existing dining chairs and can make your dining area feel more inviting. Less neglected.

And bonus, people will actually begin to ‘hang’ there when it looks more inviting.

Re-do the Dining Room Table Scape

Updating your dining room tablescape with new ‘center pieces’ and table accessories can transform your dining experience. I don’t like proper centered floral arrangements flanked by a pair of candle sticks. I much prefer something asymmetrical, or ‘unstudied’.

You can do two off centered topiary, I like 40 inches high, with a basket set to one side and maybe a stack of beautiful luncheon plates on the other end.

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To get started on a home where you feel healthy, happy and connected grab my complimentary design and wellness download, The Wellness Home.

It’s the prettiest little book. It’s a quick read with super easy design solutions that help you lead a beautiful, healthier lifestyle at home, plus my 3-to-5 Things Framework that gives you step by step actions to get started and stay on track. 

That’s it for today. Thank you for stopping by!

Shiree’

What is Wellness Design? Learn more about the connection between your wellbeing and your home, featured on Deirdre Fitzpatrick’s Dying to Ask Podcast. And if you’d like to dive deeper into this topic, check out my blog post, “Hiring an Interior Designer”.