Many people want to fresh up their home for the spring season as they begin to open up the windows and blinds. After a long winter spent indoors, it can be easy for the interior setting to feel dark and musty. When you want to freshen up your home for the warmer months ahead, Alair Homes Orillia has a few DIY projects to complete before summer.

Create Flower Pots Out of Tea Cups

Draw more attention to your front porch or window sill with the use of flowers that are planted in quaint teacups. Look for mismatched cups and saucers at antique stores to add a beautiful touch that is an easy DIY project. Drill a hole in the bottom of the teacup with a six-millimeter, tungsten-tip diamond drill bit. Use potting soil and colorful flowers or succulents and place the flowers in an area where there’s plenty of sunlight.

Tuft the Pillows

Most people spend the winter months curled up on the couch with a blanket. The cushions can quickly look worn down and flat due to the padding that takes a beating. You can tighten the cushions with tufting, which allows the padding to be evening distributed to make the couch look new again.

Use two long tufting needles that are threaded with tufting twine while deciding on the amount of spacing that you want. Cut out a piece of paper to ensure that the spacing is even while completing the project.

Add Decorative Floral Art

You can celebrate the brighter season ahead by adding a new piece of floral artwork onto the walls to incorporate extra color into the living room or an entryway. Create and cut out unique designs on different colors of bright tissue paper onto a white sheet of printer or construction paper. Modge podge will dry clear and can secure the tissue paper onto the printer sheet. Frame the artwork with a white or wood frame to complete the look and allow it to appear cheery. You can also create a series of three art pieces that are hung together on the wall for more formality.

Paint a Chest

You can add a touch of color to the bedroom by painting a dresser that is modern and fun. You’ll need to up-cycle basic wood furniture and sand it down before you paint the surface. Choose color shades that include peach, white, turquoise, and mint with different types of pulls and handles that allow the furniture item to look unique and eclectic. Brass and clear knobs will look modern with the colors that you use.

Use a Mural on the Wall

You can transform the tone of the interior setting with a mural that is painted on the wall in a children’s bedroom or the living room. Consider painting a beautiful mountain scene or an open field to bring the natural beauty of the outdoors into your home.

If you’re not an artist, consider adding wallpaper to an accent wall to incorporate a fun pattern or print into the room. Decals can also be used if you want a quick project that will take minutes to complete.

Tranform a Vase Into a Lamp

Use a clear vase to create a lamp with the use of a socket, harp, a cap, three washers, four nuts, and an electrical cord. Drill the bottom of the vase and lace the electrical cord through. Place the lamp in a bare area of the house that is often dim to illuminate the setting and allow it to feel uplifting. Consider using a lamp shade that is neutral and will appear contemporary with the vase that you use.