{"id":2463,"date":"2020-12-20T23:24:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-20T23:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartlifestyletrends.com\/?p=2463"},"modified":"2020-12-20T23:24:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-20T23:24:00","slug":"five-tips-to-freshen-up-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.betterhomeexperts.co\/?p=2463","title":{"rendered":"Five Tips to Freshen Up Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If 2020 has taught us <em>anything<\/em>, it\u2019s the value of having a space to call your own. We\u2019ve passed much of this year in our homes, apartments, rooms, and yards; keeping a clean house is good for morale, lowering stress, and feeling more comfortable. Here\u2019s a few of our favorite tips to freshen up your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First, Declutter!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clutter is the silent killer; it sneaks up slowly, and it\u2019s everywhere before you even realize. Try going room-by-room, surface-by-surface to get rid of junk and rid your house of things you don\u2019t need. You may even find something you\u2019ve lost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let the Light In<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you live in a cave, you\u2019re probably a fan of natural light. Apart from the visual display, the presence of natural light in a home can lift the mood, make the house feel more expansive, and provide a feeling of true warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add Some Plants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenery can make any space, indoor or outdoor, feel more lush, comfortable, and welcoming. Whether you like windowside succulents or ivy growing from the cracks in the brick wall, adding plants to your abode brings life into your space!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/test.betterhomeexperts.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hilton-Carter_Coveteur-23-homepage-1280x720-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.betterhomeexperts.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hilton-Carter_Coveteur-23-homepage-1280x720-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.betterhomeexperts.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hilton-Carter_Coveteur-23-homepage-1280x720-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.betterhomeexperts.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hilton-Carter_Coveteur-23-homepage-1280x720-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.betterhomeexperts.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hilton-Carter_Coveteur-23-homepage-1280x720-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Swap Out the Mat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hardly the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks about home decor, but the mat at your front door can leave a considerable first impression on visitors. Getting rid of a worn and dirty mat in favor of one that\u2019s fresher and newer makes the house look more tidy and put together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add a Candle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decorating a home is a task for the eye; creating a <em>warm aroma<\/em> that greets your guests with a hug and pulls them into your home is a task for the nose. A candle (or two) can provide depth to the experience of being in your space and give you a way to express your personality and taste.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If 2020 has taught us anything, it\u2019s the value of having a space to call your own. We\u2019ve passed much of this year in our homes, apartments, rooms, and yards; keeping a clean house is good for morale, lowering stress, and feeling more comfortable. 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