It?s time. We?ve made it through the long stretch of winter. While it may take a few more weeks for the warm sun to thaw us out, it?s time to think about getting your house on the market.

Is the thought of it overwhelming? Are you tempted to just throw a sign in the yard and see what happens?

It?s summertime and the living is easy. It?s also the perfect time to spice up your home sweet home with a touch of summer style! Here are a few tips to help you design a relaxing escape in your humble abode.

Bright and All White
Summer means longer days and more sunlight. The same should ring true in your home! Lighten the feel of your interior with bright, white, tile, stone and cabinetry! Try your best to avoid dark, oversized furniture which can cause a space to look smaller than it actually is!

Minimal patterns
Swap out old curtains and throw pillows for something solid, but textured. This will help maintain the bright and airy look, but adding textures will help add a little depth to your rooms!

Rethink your Flea & Farmer?s Market Finds!
Summer is the perfect time to visit your favorite flea market or farmer?s market, but if you dig a little deeper you?ll find a whole lot more than fruits and vegetables! Incorporate your favorite finds into every inch of your home instead of letting them turn into dust collectors!

Metal Accents
Mix brass, chrome and copper interior finishes for a clean and breezy look without being stale and cold. This can include anything from lamps and mirrors to hardware!

Color pops
Stay true to your light, bright and airy look but start adding in small, but bold, pops of color! Colors like Cobalt Blue, Sunny Yellow, Sky Blue, and Nautical Navy are all the rage right now and will do the trick. Start with furniture, pillows, or an accent rug, and slowly move onto furniture!

Bring the outdoors in, or the indoors out!
Make your home more inviting than ever by adding your favorite pieces to your patio or deck! Your summer nights just got a whole lot more cozy with furniture, throw pillows, and rugs! Just make sure you have a way to block the sun, wind or whatever the weather throws your way!

How would you classify your dcor game in 2017? Good, bad, so-so?

2018 will be classified by three trends: Powder pinks, metallic accents, and Wabi-Sabi. Here?s how you incorporate these concepts into your home.

Powder pinks. Muted pinks, corals, and nudes are very popular right now. Some say it is the way to bring light and color into our hectic world. It is best to utilize these shades in your design with throw pillows, blankets, curtains, and other fabrics. Because we are not certain about the longevity of this trend, we suggest not incorporating it in a more permanent fashion ? like paint.

Metallic. Copper and other natural materials will be all the rage in 2018 because they add intrigue and dimension to your interior design. Copper and rose gold seem to be less ?cold? and ?bleak? than other metals like silver. So how do you incorporate these metallics? End tables, mirrors, and lamps are among the easiest and most natural ways to use metals in your space. Another subtle way to do this is by replacing knobs and kitchen fixtures.

Wabi-Sabi. Let us explain. Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese phrase that loosely means accepting and celebrating all that is imperfect and pure. That means the space is free of clutter, the linens in the room are probably wrinkled, and flowery, natural fragrances fill the air. If you?ve mastered the art of Wabi-Sabi, you should be able to walk in your room and breathe a sigh of relief ? feeling at peace and relaxed.

If the holiday season left your house in a state of disarray, join everyone else! When December 28 rolls around we find ourselves trying to exhale and collect ourselves for the impending new year.

Here are some quick, time-saving tips to help you organize your home on a daily basis.

Bed making. One thing you should do every day is make your bed. It may sound trivial, but by accomplishing this small task right away in the morning, your room will be tidier and you?ll feel motivated to take on the rest of the day.

Declutter the counters. Counters are difficult to keep clean because it?s so tempting to leave every loose paper, toy on the floor, or kitchen utensil on that wide-open space. Don?t do it! Wipe down the counters every day and put that extra ?stuff? in its proper place. You?ll be amazed at the difference it makes.

Plan for tomorrow. Take a few minutes every evening to purposefully organize your mind for the next day. Make a list of errands, kids? activities, or noteworthy occasions. Offering yourself the opportunity to unload your brain onto paper can bring you peace.

Every once in a while. Embrace the chaos. Life is messy sometimes and running around the house playing with your kids will be more rewarding than making sure every pillow is in a place every day.

For organization and remodeling inspiration, check out our Pinterest page!

For many people, the kitchen is the gathering place. A place where families share time at the beginning and end of the day, where friends relax after a long week of work, where parents teach their children the art of the grilled cheese.

Here are some easy, less expensive ways to update and upgrade your kitchen.

Hardware: Painting cabinets or installing new ones can be very costly. Instead, update the hardware. New knobs, handles, and faucets can change the look of your existing cabinets and sinks. The best part? You have more options than ever before. Pick a style, pick a finish, pick a material, and see the difference it makes!

Start Small: Organizational tricks, linens, flowers, and art are simple ways to get started on your kitchen renovation. If you?re short on counter space, think up! DIY storage and organizational shelves can make your kitchen so much more functional, freeing you to use that extra space for fresh flowers or a statement pitcher. We?ve got some ideas for you on our Home Organization Pinterest board!

Whether you change everything in one swoop or make minor adjustments over time, always remember that your kitchen should be your space! A place where you can be comfortable and enjoy the company of those around you.