It's the time of the season, buddies!

1. Time to paint those bland winter season walls! Neutral tones are simply great, however add in some of the cool blues and greens that are making a statement this Spring. Pastels and Ultra Brights are the spring and summertime trend for this year.

2. Clear the clutter! Time for spring cleaning. Get to those scary areas (under the bed, closets, storage) and throw away all that old scrap that you do not need. An excellent approach to follow is 'The important things you truly require will pertain to you'. This will reassure you when you discover that shoebox of old ornaments that you would most likely be too embarrassed to place on screen anyway.

3. Splurge on some new artwork. Whether it's a light hearted oil painting, a streamlined sculpture, or a Monet piece you have actually been eyeing for a year, transform your space!

4. New accessories! Reframe your images with more fascinating casings. The heavy woods and metals are out for the spring. Change up that china vase, attempt blown glass, recycled glass cobalt, or topaz! There are a range of colors and shapes to pick from. Toss pillows can bring any color into your space or out of your art work.

5. Change your window treatments. Lighter materials such as satin, chiffon, hand painted or colored silks, are all in this spring. The colors are spicy and the look is fresh!

6. New carpets can change the whole look of your space! Move away from the heavy standard patterns and textures and look for stripes, polka dots, and Kandinsky-esque styles.

7. Love your furnishings however searching for a modification? Slipcovers are still the method to go! Solids are constantly safe, but if you wish to branch out, a great deal of the light colored damasks are coming back in. Once again, if you wish to be fashionable, go with greens and blues-- light to bright colors. If you understand your taste, then simply be creative with it!

8. If you can manage to swing it, alter out a few of your side tables with lighter colored woods or glass tops. If not, cover up the winter table tops with some light colored headscarfs or placemats. Work with exactly what you have actually got, it brings out your most imaginative self!

9. Modification your dishware for the season! Use fun, intense colors and stylish designs on pottery or glass. Tangerines, ocean tones, hot pinks and purples! Check out Issac Mizrahi's line.

10. If nothing else, open up your area and include a splash of color with fresh flowers. They are at their best now and the colors are the inspiration for modern-day color trends. Home plants and foliage of any kind (even if it's synthetic) are a must in your spring area!

So there you have it! Spring-summer 2006 is the time for reinventing and refreshing! Utilize your invigorated senses to influence your houses. Happy Spring!