Lightening up your space includes paying attention to the windows, says Jennifer Chanler of JCC Interiors, with clients throughout metro Atlanta. Try energy-saving blinds or shades that can filter light, or put a privacy liner on the back of shades so you can still raise them for sun, she suggests. Top down-bottom-up shades cover the bottom of windows and allow views of the sky and trees, “but not necessarily your neighbor’s house,” Chanler says. Top-down-bottom-up shades “are really great in the bedroom,” she adds, laughing. “You can walk around naked, and no one will see you, but you can still see the sky.”

Even cleaning the glass in your windows and hiring a professional to clean your skylights can signal spring, Chanler says. “People would be amazed at the difference that can make [in your space].”

Spring is all about letting in the light, both inside and outside, adds Kooby. “You’ve been kind of tired being inside,” she says. “Everything is new and fresh outside, so it’s time to reflect that on the inside.”

Jennifer Chanler
Owner JCC Interiors
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