If You’re Staying At Home, It’s Time To Redecorate—Here’s How

Due to the Coronavirus, everyone is hunkering down and spending a lot more time at home. Without an official end in sight, you might be re-thinking your decor. After all, right now the only thing we can control is our surroundings. So now couldn’t be a better time to re-evaluate, re-refresh and redecorate your home. Here are some great tips, ideas, and products to consider. 

Get Rid Of Old Towels

If your towels don’t feel as if they belong in a world-class spa, there’s never been a better time to treat yourself to new ones. My personal favorite towels are from Weezie. This small, female-run company makes the only towels that stay fluffy even a year later. They also have lots of fun custom options from piping to monograms. 

A New Bathrobe Brightens Up Your Day And Bathroom

A fun, printed bathrobe is a great way not only to dry yourself off, but also to add some color to your bathroom, especially if you have solid colored towels. 

Print Fresh makes the softest cotton poplin robes in a variety of prints from animals and flowers to celestial themed. And if you’d rather wear it all day while staying at home, no one will shame you. 

Replace Your Soap Dispenser

With the CDC promoting handwashing to prevent the spread of coronavirus, your soap dispenser is getting more action than ever. So, it’s probably rather germ-filled and likely needs replacing. Opt for Philip b Floral Lavender Hand Wash which is packaged in an incredibly chic quilted pump bottle. Adorned with a gold label, it adds charm to any sink and has a fresh, clean scent. You’ll also want to order the Floral Lavender Hand Cream to keep out on your bathroom vanity as well. 

Refresh Table Linens

Sick of those old table linens? Especially dry-clean only textiles that you procrastinate bringing to the dry cleaner? Pepper’s Balzary Bundle, which has four placemats, four napkins, and cocktails napkins brings a cheerful touch to any table. Made of 100 percent cotton, they can be washed in the delicate cycle and tumble dried on low. 

You can also feel good knowing the company is currently using extra fabric stock to make medical masks. Customers have the option to donate a mask when they check out, even choosing the organization that it goes to. The fabric masks have a filter slot, which allows disposable masks to be used multiple times, since there is a shortage. And yes, they are also for sale, should you want to buy one (or more) for yourself. 

Replace Your Sheets

This quarantine has everyone spending a lot more time in bed, so why not upgrade your sheets? Italic has sheet and duvet sets made in the same factory as Frette, Four Seasons and St. Regis for a fraction of the price. With a minimalist aesthetic, the Cotton Sheet Set is available in white and grey from sizes Twin to California King. This OKEO-Tex certified, 400 thread count bedding is made of 100% long staple combed cotton sateen. Designed to soften with every wash, each set includes two pillow covers, a fitted sheet, and a flat sheet.

Throw Down A New Accent

All this time on the sofa probably means you have a hankering for a new blanket. Riley’s Chunky Knit Throw comes in Navy, Slate, and Sand. Made of soft acrylic, this blanket is machine washable, which is an absolute must during this time. The neutral style can complement any décor scheme. 

Refresh Your Bed With Decorative Pillows

Rile Paper Company is known for its cheerful notebooks and desk accessories, but the pillows are just as stylish. From cheetahs to flowers and even dogs, these pillows provide an instant pop of color and fun, especially during a time when we all really need it.  

Add Greenery

Bringing in plants can be especially helpful if you aren’t allowed to go outside. Kelley Anderson’s moss art is truly unique and every piece is one of a kind. One of the most notable styles is the Ananda, which also incorporates crystals for good vibes and positivity. The moss is preserved, which means these pieces don’t require maintenance—just an appreciation for the gifts of nature and the artist’s incredible talent.  

Bring In New Art

If you can’t go to the ocean, bringing in Richard Reiner’s art is the next best thing (at least for the foreseeable future). His seascapes are bright and dreamy, easily transforming any room in the home. If his work looks familiar, it’s because it was featured on the season finale of This Is Us.

Buy A New Cutting Board

Everyone is eating at home these days, so your cutting board might need to be replaced. ArtSugar’s Home Sweet Home Cutting Board is an affordable treat. This whimsical 8 X 11 inch clear glass cutting board is perfect for cutting and serving everything from a charcuterie plate to crudités. Karma points are included with every purchase because a portion of each sale is donated to charity. 

Make Everything Sweeter

While life doesn’t exactly feel peachy right now, this peach gummy candy dish from byrobynblair is. Made of acrylic, these unique pieces are great for everything from candy to jewelry or even paperclips on top of a desk. Buy this sugar guilt-free because the artist is currently giving back 20% of each purchase to No Kid Hungry.

 Install New Window Treatments

Are your curtains looking a little old or tired? If you’ve been considering new window shades or blinds, but can’t have anyone install them right now, The Shade Store’s Victoria Hagen line, which just launched has Roman shades, custom drapes and cornices that can be self-installed. Not into DIY? Order swatches now to start the process and have everything professionally installed later. Choose from six materials and 24 colors.

Light It Up

Is your space missing something? Or perhaps your home needs a jaw-dropping statement piece? Available in white only, Louis Poulsen’s Patera 1- Light Single Globe Pendant light from Perigold is simply showstopping. Calling it a lighting fixture isn’t enough. It’s an object d’art.  

Make Everything Smell Better

Having your home smell good is essential when you’re spending a lot of time there. Narguilé by Diptyque is one of the most sophisticated smelling candles. A combination of spices, honey and tobacco notes, this gender-neutral scent is sure to please everyone in the home.  

But, if you’d rather smell the ocean, consider using a room spray like Esym Room Spray in Curacao Breeze. A combination of black currant, neroli, and verbena, this essential oil blend is great for a mid-day pickup up or anytime it smells like there are too many people occupying one space.

Accessorize Without Reserve

Have you ever wanted a fun piece of traditional décor? The Brooklyn Teacup is making traditional modern again with their tiered stands made from upcycled china. These one of a kind pieces make excellent serving dishes, even if you’re only serving yourself or your family. You can also leave it on a nightstand or vanity table to keep all the jewelry you’re probably not wearing right now. 

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