Give Your Home a “Vacation” Without Leaving Town

Here’s a fun designer trick: Pretend you’re checking into your own home as a weekend guest.

Walk through the front door and look around with fresh eyes.

Is there a pile of shoes greeting you? A lamp with a burnt-out bulb? A stack of mail that’s become permanent décor?

Challenge yourself to fix five little things in 15 minutes.

You’d be amazed how quickly your home feels cleaner, calmer, and more inviting—without spending a dime.

Sometimes the best makeover isn’t buying something new… it’s finally putting away the thing that’s been sitting on the stairs since April!