For some unknown reason, perhaps an instinct left over from our Neanderthal past, we always feel a need to spruce things up around the house when springtime bursts into bloom. Some call it spring cleaning, but for most of us, it’s more than that. It’s a renewing, revitalizing of our style. Whether you own your own home, or you are living in one of the many great Boston apartments or condominiums, you’re probably getting the itch just like me. Homeowners have a special license to redo, giving them a broader range of possibilities for spring revival in their abodes. That’s only fair, since they own them (or they own a mortgage!). Apartment dwellers, however, need to obey a few rules, since they are merely tenants. This is not necessarily bad, since it prevents the renter from any of the heavy duty, high-cost maintenance projects that often seem to coincide with the change of seasons.
Let the superintendent take down your storm doors and clean your gutters. You can enjoy the fun of new throw rugs that bring color to the floors. Got carpet? Go ahead and try a contrasting colored rug over the carpet. Yes! It will look great! When it’s spring, you need to let in the sunlight. If your drapes or blinds are old and dull, dump them. Stylish Boston apartments and homes are going to be featuring lots of gauzy sheers between colorful drapes, or better yet, pull up roman-style blinds that let in the light. Go bold with your throw pillows and get rid of anything cold, dull and lifeless that makes you think of snow and winter. Start a few seeds in flowerpots in a sunny window and dream. After all, in a couple more months we’ll be heading into the season of summer fun and, by doing a little revamping now, you’ll be ready and so will your home.
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