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Spring Décor: Transforming Your Bedroom into Your Nest

If you’re like most people, you love cozying into your bed at night more than crawling out of it in the morning. But you can make mornings in your bedroom a little brighter with some fresh spring décor. Whether you want to make a subtle or spectacular change, we have a basketful of ideas for you.

Fabulous Flowers 

Nothing says springtime and good morning more than bright, beautiful flowers. While having a vase of fresh cut gerbera daisies, peonies or calla lilies isn’t always feasible (especially if you’re plagued with allergies), it doesn’t mean you can’t wake up to a bouquet every morning.

Floral patterns on linens, pillows, and curtains are the perfect way to refresh your bedroom. Collections of floral prints and framed pressed flowers are relatively inexpensive and can change the mood of any room. Floral murals (wall decals of various sizes) are non-permanent, quick ways to enliven the walls of your boudoir.

Bring the Outdoors In

Flowers aren’t the only plant life spring. Add some green, leafy plants to freshen things up. Try an aloe vera plant, they have medicinal benefits and actually freshen up the air in your home. Succulents are also incredibly easy to take care of, all they need a little bit of water one a week. We also love these other houseplants.

You can also add patterns of leafy greens around your home. Lilypad paintings and decorations are especially rejuvenating, and moss is an original go-to. Try making your own decorative moss balls by using styrofoam balls in varying sizes, some glue, and dried forest moss. These create a green and modern, yet calming atmosphere.

Feature Spring Creatures

Nature has its way of telling us that warmer weather is coming. You will not only find birds chirping and rabbits scurrying around your yard, you’ll also see them in springtime décor. Often overlooked, these creatures can be a breath of fresh air in any room, including the bedroom. You don’t have to go overboard or turn to cartoonish depictions of birds and bunnies to create a spring-like feel. Modest accents such as cream colour ceramic birds or larger ones like ornate bird cages with greenery woven around the rungs are unique bedroom decorating ideas.

Don’t forget about butterflies, dragonflies or even eggs. Again, subtle changes are all you need. Oval patterns on bedding and stencil drawings of dragonflies or butterflies will create the airy mood you desire.

More Than Décor

If you’re looking for a bigger project, repainting your bedroom is the perfect refresher. Pantone Spring 2016 colours include bold buttercup yellow, vibrant green flash, elegant lilac gray and soft limpet shell blue. However, you don’t need to paint your entire bedroom to renew it. Painting a closet or an ensuite door adds much need colour to a room and can become a creative focal point.

New flooring can also put an extra bounce in your step, especially when it’s cork. Cork is a natural material and also a renewable resource. Harvested from cork oak trees, it has become a popular choice in flooring for its comfort, warmth, and sustainability. Perfect for the bedroom, a cork floor is the ultimate in spring-y design and décor.

Muted Softness

If these ideas aren’t subtle enough for you, consider some muted variations. Beautiful oak wood features, some white linens, and one leafy potted fan can really create an open, free feeling in your bedroom. We recommend exploring Pinterest for some ideas and to help you get a better sense of what kind of spring décor is right for you.

Just remember to keep things airy, fresh and clean, and try not to make your bedroom too fabulous. We still want you to enjoy the real outdoors!

Professional vs. DIY flooring installation: Hire a Pro or Make it Your Show?

After deciding on which new floor to buy, homeowners are then faced with yet another big decision to make: do they install the new floor themselves or hire the dealer to do it for them?

First, there are three things that you need to be sure of when making your decision.

  1. What is your skillset?
  2. How much time do you have to get your floors installed?
  3. What is your budget for new floors?

You shouldn’t base your decision off one of these questions on its own, as they all tie together in the end. For now, let’s take a deeper look at them individually.

What to Consider When Deciding Between a DIY or Hiring a Professional

Your Skillset

Many people think starting a project on their own will be simple and they’ll have a beautifully renovated home on a budget. But depending on your skillset and the floor you’ve chosen, this is not always the case. If you’re not experienced with floor installation, doing this project on your own can potentially cost you a lot of time and wasted effort.

Besides taking your own skills into consideration, read reviews on the flooring you’ve chosen. Are they typically easy to install, or is professional installation recommend? Take this into account before making your decision.

If you’re looking for an easy-to-install floor, our unique TORLYS patent Uniclic® joint technology makes fitting floorboards together a breeze. Typically, the only tools you will need to install your TORLYS floor is a hammer, tape measure, saw (table or hand will do) and the TORLYS Installation Kit.

The Amount of Time You Have

If you’re rushing to get your renovation over with as soon as possible, a professional installation may be a safer option. Since professionals have to maintain a schedule to keep up with client demand, your project is less likely to drag on for months. Professionals are also experienced, making the job an everyday task that comes naturally to them.

If you have a lot of time on your hands, a DIY could save you some money to spend elsewhere. If you are highly skilled or have friends to give you a helping hand, the project could be finished quickly. On the other hand, if you’re the type to procrastinate or make mistakes along the way, paying for an expert’s work will save you lots of time.

Your Budget

Hiring a professional to complete a project costs money because you’re paying for their hard work and time. If you have a budget set aside for labour, hiring an expert can make your life a lot easier, especially if your dealer is handling the installation. They will come equipped with the appropriate tools, the floors, and the know-how to approach issues that may arise.

If you’re looking to save money on your renovation, a DIY is a great place to start. DIY expenses typically require the cost of supplies (the floors you order) and tool rentals, assuming you don’t have the specific tools that professionals would carry.

Either way, remember to factor a contingency into your budget.

Final Words of Advice

Know what you’re getting yourself into, know what you’re capable of, and do what’s best for you. If you’re still on the fence, talk to a TORLYS dealer . Tell them your budget, and what you’re looking for. They’ll be able to answer all your questions and recommend which floors are best to do on your own,. They may even provide a helpful tip or two on how to do the installation on your own.