Georgia Magazine - March 2011 - (Page 36)

Sprucing up for spring Create a light, airy interior without breaking the bank By Jan MiChelle JAN MICHELLE INTERIORS S pringtime gives us all a sense of starting anew, and it’s usually accompanied by “spring cleaning” after a long winter. When you decide it’s time to dive in and start cleaning, take this opportunity to view your home with fresh eyes, looking for opportunities to lighten and brighten. Examine each room for small ways to make it ready to greet the sunny days of spring. Jan Michelle, of Jan Michelle Interiors, in Atlanta. Here are some ideas: • Starting at your front door, after you wash it and polish the handle, consider adding pots of flowers in bright yellows, blues, reds or pinks to flank the door and draw the eye to a welcoming entrance. • Remove heavy throws and pil- For a fresh, clean look, eliminate the clutter in lows from your living area. Keep it your kitchen. Use an interesting bowl or basket simple just by removing them, or to display bright citrus fruit. replace with lighter fabric options. • Consider removing heavy area rugs to ex- tones. Then find table linens to match. pose cooler tile or wood floors. Use this time • When windows are washed, check the fabrics framing them to see of year to have these items cleaned. • Lighten up display shelves. Remove heavy if they need to be cleaned. Or perhaps Create a welcoming entryway with colorful books and replace them with displays of chi- it’s time for you to try a new look! flowers at your front door. na, framed photos or glass pieces to catch • Giving any room a fresh coat of paint always brightens the mood. Rethe light. • If you use diffusers and/or candles, member to choose colors that will make the has completed projects in Atlanta, change to lighter floral or citrus fragrances room’s focal points stand out. Florida and Washington, D.C. Visit for the season. No one looks forward to spring her website at www.janmichelleinter • After cleaning out your fireplace, use it cleaning, but it can be a great motiva- iors.com. to frame a grouping of candles or floral ar- tor if you see it as an opportunity for rangements. A painted standing screen can some decor changes that will make For energy-saving tips for block the dark opening of the hearth and give you fall in love with your spaces all your home, see Energy notes, it a completely new look. over again! page 50D of the March 2011 • Do the upholstered seats of your dining Jan Michelle is an interior designer digital edition online at www. chairs look dingy from the holiday gather- and native Atlantan. Since opening web exclusive georgiamagazine.org. web exclusive ings? Consider recovering them in light, airy Jan Michelle Interiors, in Atlanta, she 36 More online at www.georgiamagazine.org GEORGIA MAGAZINE STEVECASH / ISTOCKPHOTO.COM STEVECASH / ISTOCKPHOTO.COM http://www.ISTOCKPHOTO.COM http://www.ISTOCKPHOTO.COM http://www.janmichelleinteriors.com http://www.janmichelleinteriors.com http://www.georgiamagazine.org http://www.georgiamagazine.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - March 2011

Georgia Magazine - March 2011
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
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Georgia’s Energy Outlook
Special Energy Report
A Balancing Act
Right on Key
Around Georgia
Georgia@Home
My Georgia
Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - March 2011