8 To Do’s for your Interior Design While Social Distancing
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I’m thinking and sending positive thoughts towards all those affected by COVID-19, as so much of the USA and beyond is currently closed down. I know this is affecting each of you so uniquely, and I’m with you! If you’ve been stuck in your house for a few weeks now, and are looking to spruce up your space and get some projects in the home done, I’m here to help!
Social Distancing To-Do List
1. Get inspired on Houzz, Pinterest and Instagram
Online apps and communities like Houzz, Pinterest, and Instagram help to show you some of the trends and popular styles going on in the design world. The best thing about them is that you can surf straight from your couch or home office!
We share our design inspiration on Instagram in our feed and in IG Stories! Follow along for more!
2. Bring out the paint
If you’ve spent a lot of your time at home staring at the walls and thought, I should do some painting, you’re in luck. You don’t even have to venture to a paint store: Two online companies, Backdrop and Clare, will ship you paint and any supplies you need.
If you’d like some assistance with choosing the color palette for your home, I offer remote and in-person services to help! More on that below.
3. Rearrange your space layouts
When we’re not as busy outside of the home, it’s the perfect time to determine if your home is setup in the best way possible. Personally, I totally re-oriented my living room and I prefer the way the furniture now feels more inviting and homey.
Rethinking the layout of a space can make a dramatic difference in how it functions and feels. At a time when exposure to the outdoors is limited, consider reorienting the layout of a room’s furnishings to allow ample enjoyment of any natural light. After all, Vitamin D is good for immunity.
Rearranging can be one of the easiest ways to refreshing a space. And if anything, you’ll be able to do some trial and error to make sure that your space is really doing you a service.
4. Declutter your home
Getting rid of clutter is one of my favorite things to do before I tackle any interior design project. Need some tips on decluttering and organizing your space? I’ve created an in-depth PDF guide teaching you How to declutter any space in 20 minutes or less!Check out my guide to decluttering and make some space!
Above all else, this is a time to focus on what you really love in your home. Take the Marie Kondo approach: If it doesn’t bring you joy, place it in a pile to donate or gift to someone else once the pandemic passes.
5. Enjoy the fancier things in your home
Take some time to prettify the place! Rearrange your bookshelves, move a beautiful tray onto your coffee table, or hang your most luxurious hand towel in your bathroom. Sprinkling moments of pure beauty throughout your home can increase the satisfaction you feel when interacting with it.
Looking for a quiet place to retreat at the end of the day? Move a comfortable chair or small sofa into your bedroom. Bonus points if it sits underneath a window. Making your home even more beautiful and comfortable will enhance the relaxation you get from just being there, every day.
6. Curate your home office space
If you have a dedicated space at your office, you probably have made it more comfortable and customized it to feel more like home. You may have spread out photos of your family or brought in a comfortable cushion for your chair. You may have a motivational poster saying, “You’re awesome!” that just brings a smile to your face throughout the day. All of these types of things are great for making an office area more of a happy place to be and a productive place to work.
But, let me suggest that while working from home, you need to do the same! Keep photos of your family and things that make you happy in your work space. And, make it beautiful! Curate the space to be functional, comfortable, and easy to work in.
7. Create a Virtual Hangout nook
You’re probably keeping in touch with more people through FaceTime, Skype, and Zoom, and sometimes, you haven’t gotten around to decluttering your space just yet. Instead of having a background covered in dirty laundry and last night’s dishes, why not create a designated area in your home for your video calls? This way, your backdrop will always be styled and easy on the eyes. Just remember to pick a spot where the Wi-Fi connection is good!
8. Get Expert advice on your space, virtually!
I offer Clarity Calls where I can provide feedback on your space or design ideas. We can even talk about paint colors and furniture choices virtually! Clarity calls came about when I began working as a designer and knew I needed a way to connect with clients without having to be there in person, or for short and sweet consultations for a space. This is one way that you and I can collaborate on your interiors, in a way that is socially distant and safer than traditional meetings.
Please check out my services page and sign up for a clarity call and we’ll get your home ready for socializing season again!
The Wrap-up
Continue looking for the positive. We’re all in this together!
Comment below if you’re working on any projects in your home while social distancing.
