The snow and ice are melting, and the fresh blooms and fragrant springtime scents are here. With all the upcoming greenery and buds throughout the city, it’s no wonder that spring is the favourite time of year for many Toronto residents. 

For many homeowners, it’s also a great time to redecorate or even make those long-term renovations you’ve been dreaming of. As the weather warms up, you may find your inspiration running high, which is a great reason to get moving! In this post, we’ll give you plenty of ideas to transform your home inside and out.

Start With Some Guidelines

Before grabbing a hammer or hitting up the hardware stores, you’ll want to take a step back and think about the scope of your home makeover. 

• Are you up for making significant renovations and upgrades to your home in honour of the new season? 
• Or do you prefer to keep it simple by switching out a few decor pieces to brighten up your space? 

Alternatively, you might decide somewhere in between a top-to-bottom remodel and sprucing up the decor. Let’s take a look at what you can do, big, medium, or small to transform your living space.

Simple Decor Changes

You might be surprised at how much minor touches can elevate any room in your house. If you’re not sure how far you want to go with your home makeover, we always suggest you start small. Who knows? You might have your heart set on a massive transformation. But when you see how much of a difference small changes can make, you might save yourself a lot of trouble!

• Begin with a thorough cleaning and decluttering, especially in the main rooms like the kitchen, living room, bathrooms, and bedrooms. There’s a reason “spring cleaning” is a longstanding tradition. Once your house sparkles and shines, it’s like having a blank canvas that allows you to decide what to do next.
• Go light and airy. Spring is the time for fragrant breezes and open windows. Plus, the days are longer and brighter, and what better time to bring that light inside? Consider replacing any heavy curtains for soft sheers. These still cut down the harsh glare of the sun, but help to lend an air of cheerfulness and light to the room.
• Brighten up your decor. Out with the fuzzy blankets and heavy throws. A few decorative pillows and floral patterns can make the room feel cozy and bright at the same time.
• Reconsider your wall art. You might love those classic paintings, but you can still change them out every once in a while. Spring is the perfect time for beautiful landscape photos. Or, if you’re an animal lover, consider a few pictures of baby animals in nature. Nothing says spring like new life!
• Add some greenery. The outside of your house is bursting with life and colour. Why not bring some of that inside with potted plants or fresh-cut flowers? It’s a simple way to add visual beauty and fragrance.

A home makeover doesn’t just make you fall in love with your space; it can help you when selling as well. Learn even more in the posts below:

• A Complete Guide to Home Renovations in Toronto
• Secrets of Selling When the Market Is Not on Your Side 
• Is Staging Your House to Sell Still a Good Idea?

Mid-Level Makeover

After scrubbing your house thoroughly and adding a few springy touches, you may feel the need for a little more. Fortunately, you can still find ways to elevate your decor without undergoing major projects.

• Change the colour. Brighten the paint. A coat of new paint can refresh your home’s appearance like nothing else. By sticking with light or neutral colours, you can enhance the spaciousness of each room. In addition, this can provide a backdrop for any accents or artwork you’d like to display.
• Play with accents. If the idea of light colours throughout your home leaves you feeling underwhelmed, there is still hope. You could paint an accent wall in a vibrant, unique colour, adding excitement to the room without sacrificing the bright, airy atmosphere.
• Enhance your lighting. Install modern light fixtures or dimmer switches so that you can adjust the mood in the room on demand.
• Discover the magic of peel-and-stick tiles. Does your kitchen or bathroom look like it needs a makeover, but you don’t have the time or budget to spare? Peel-and-stick tiles can make a world of difference, and they are simple and cost-effective.

Enhance Your Outdoor Appeal

The outside matters more than you may realize when it comes to home decor. The exterior is the first thing people see when they pull up to visit. More importantly, it’s what you see every time you come home. A few simple ideas can beautify the outside just in time for spring!

• Replace the doormats. Outdoor mats and welcome signs can make your home warm and inviting before anyone even opens the door.
• Clean up the yard. Winter can be hard on the outside of your home, but cleaning debris off your lawn and entranceway is the first step to a welcoming atmosphere.
• Attend to the garden. Consider adding a few colourful flowers around your property. Annuals like petunias can last well until the first frost. Or even better, well-chosen perennials pop up every year.

Are you looking for something fun now that the warmer months are upon us? Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Cycling in the Summer: Toronto’s Hottest Bike Trails
• Let the Music Play: A Guide to Toronto’s Incredible Venues
• Hot Places To Cool Down In Toronto This Summer

A Total Transformation

Are you ready for a complete transformation in your home? Extensive projects will cost more and take longer, but they pay off many times over as your new designs come to life. Below are a few renovation ideas that will have the most impact.

• Plan for the long term. The arrival of spring may have inspired your home makeover, but the effect will last for many seasons. Plan your renovations for what you will know you will still love five years from now.
• Elevate your kitchen. When someone is considering buying a new home, few rooms have more impact than a beautifully designed kitchen. If you plan to stay, that’s even more reason to invest in creating a space you will love. New countertops and cabinets, backsplash, and flooring will render the heart of your home unrecognizable – in a good way.
• Revamp your bathroom. This project could mean swapping out old hardware and fixtures. Or it could mean gutting the bathroom and starting over anew. Either way, the results can be stunning.
• Update doors and windows. Few upgrades can enhance the natural light in your home like installing new windows and doors. As an added benefit, they can also be more energy efficient.
• Expand your outdoor living space. A covered patio with comfortable outdoor furniture can feel like an expansion of your entire house. It also allows you to spend more time enjoying the outdoors as the seasons change.

Are you looking for more ways to add value before selling your Toronto home this spring? I’m happy to share my creative ideas with you! Reach out today to Erica@EricaReddy.com or call 416.443.0300 for more information. 

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