Front Doors = Fresh Starts!
It’s the season of being social, as summer is finally here (it was much delayed in Seattle, but sun is finally forecasted for this week!).
As for me, during the pandemic I made my home work for all the new ways I was using it, and prioritized making it as comfy as possible. Now that things are changing, I’m ready to invite both more people over, and people over more frequently! But as I plan these backyard fires, dinners, and game nights, I’m realizing my front entryway isn’t a beacon of welcome– I’ve moved furniture to work inside, but it makes for an awkward entrance from outside.
And as for my second door, the one I use multiple times a day, it’s become a zone for collecting things I don’t have the energy to deal with (yet) or things that need to leave my home. Honestly, kind of a dead zone of things…not really the soothing, homey energy I’d like when I walk in from being out in the world.
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For most of us, it’s time to refresh our entryways (both the public and private ones), and think about what we want to draw in as a fresh start! Over the course of the next few weeks, I’ll walk you through the steps of determining what you are wanting and how to help draw it in through your front door and foyer.
“We recently moved into a new home and felt overwhelmed with the blank slate and didn’t know where to get started.
Hollis took into account our design preferences and personal styles, melding them and giving us a springboard and empowering us to create a space that reflects us.
We’re so glad we decided to work with Hollis and we’re thrilled with the guidance she gave us.
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For any refresh, the first step is to remove what’s not working. That will help give a fresh feeling to the space, and help you envision what you might want to add/change/bring in. For you entryway(s), that might mean:
Dead plants at the front door (or is that just me)
Worn-out welcome mat
Replacing burnt out bulbs
Putting away winter coats & shoes that you won’t need again until the fall
Removing trash/broken items/items for donations
Be critical. Look at things and notice if you feel a sense of dread, or in any way make you feel less than warm and good and happy. Those things need to be dealt with before you can add in the stuff that is gonna lift you–and your guests–up! If you can’t remove something until it’s replaced, start a list and block out a time that you’ll shop for these items.
That’s it. This week, just spend 15 minutes on each door and remove what is no longer working.
Next week, I’ll guide you through the next couple of (easy) steps to rejuvenate your entryway!
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