Hello there! I'm Erika Ward, Owner and Principal Designer of Erika Ward Interiors. It's my greatest pleasure to inspire you to live well, to live in style, and to extinguish the myth that style and budget are mutually exclusive. Read more about my design philosophy and my work at http://www.blulabelbungalow.com
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In the midst of my spring cleaning routine I always look forward to finding new ways to refresh my home's decor. Rearranging and redecorating does wonders for lifting my spirits especially after a long winter. Something as simple as painting a room, switching out my drapes, or rolling up the area rug completely transforms my space without a complete overhaul. The following spaces illustrate my point and provides easy solutions for inviting spring into your home.
Accent a wall with a dose energetic color and pattern. The checkered yellow-green wallpaper helps to maintain the energetic mood of this room even on a dreary day.
Invigorate a quiet space with a juicy, orange lamp. Going bold with accent lamps allows you the opportunity to experience color without making a big investment.
When the seasons change, replace your fall accessories with those relating to spring. Fresh green accents are prominent in this space through the artwork, toss pillows and centerpiece. With a new season comes a bounty of lush color. Allow your home to reflect that.
Children's rooms just feel happier with color. Baby blue paint provides a relaxing backdrop to this nursery, while the vintage yellow car and floral arrangement add some pep back into the space.
A gleaming white bath is a great canvas for a shower curtain featuring printed cheerful zinnias. Colorful accessories like this are a great way to ease into your daily routine even if you aren't a morning person.
Cool hues in combination with a high ceiling makes this bedroom feel ethereal. Rooms painted in coastal hues can make you think the beach is so near you almost feel a breeze.
Revamp a kid's space with a mix of patterns and coordinating colors. The accent chair with contrasting seat and welting makes a traditional piece a bit more playful and kid-friendly.
For this homeowner, sunny skies are in the forecast each day. Painting the ceiling is not only a clever way to refresh a room — it also gives the illusion of sunshine in a space that doesn't receive much light.
Love your bedroom but feel that something is a little flat? Add depth with a patterned wallpaper. This graphic floral print is perfect for adding interest to a space without additional accessories.
emgovi I would be cautious of putting antique/old metal toys in a child's room. (yellow car) Although this is charming these pieces often contain lead paint. Please be cautious when using old painted pieces in any room. Determine if they contain lead.
trish65535 My entire place would fit in one of these rooms! I have what is called around here in Boston a "garden" apartment, e.g. it's in the basement with small windows that start above my shoulders, and most of those windows are on the side of the building with another three-decker next door. Natural light is tough to come by - I'm so, so envious of these photos!
http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-tulips-new-watercolors-by-laura.html