Declutter
Obvious – Donate & discard unwanted items
Not so obvious – Find one item to repurpose
Create with paint
Obvious – Buy the supplies
Not so obvious – Paint over an old canvas or use spray paint to refresh an item
Frame something
Obvious – Print a favorite photo to place in a frame.
Not so obvious – Frame a recipe, letter, or song sheet.
Plan a décor change
Obvious – Make lists, collect ideas
Not so obvious – Compose a mood board
Use your amenities
Obvious – Take a bath
Not so obvious – Create a spa experience with products, candles, and music
Make something
Obvious – Recover your pillows
Not so obvious – Use fabric from something you already have like clothing or a tablecloth
Learn
Obvious – Read a home décor magazine or watch a television show
Not so obvious – Listen to a podcast
Style outdoors
Obvious – Add an outdoor rug under your patio or front porch furniture
Not so obvious – String outdoor lights for year-round enjoyment
Rearrange
Obvious – Move your furniture around in a room
Not so obvious – Move a piece of furniture to a new room
Organize
Obvious – Store like items together.
Not so obvious – Use vessels you have like baskets, tote bags and large bowls for storage.
Incorporate nature
Obvious – Put flowers in a vase
Not so obvious – Put flowers, rocks, shells in an unlikely container like a mason jar or a coffee can
The sense of scent
Obvious – Light a candle
Not so obvious – Bake something, diffuse essential oils or bring in flowers
Paint a wall or a room
Obvious – Select greige
Not so obvious – Use color theory to make your selection based on your desired mood
Relax
Obvious – Find a quiet, comfortable spot
Not so obvious – Create a relaxation spot with intention