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A spring clean-up and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after this long pandemic winter, there’s special satisfaction in clutter removal, extra joy in being creative, a particular pleasure in making a space, even more, your own. ‘This time of year, I can often feel buried after so much time indoors, and with many of us working from home, this is even more crucial,’ says designer Mel Bean in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Or as New York-based designer Thom Filicia puts it: ‘Be brave. The new year is a chance to create spaces that allow you to live your most beautiful life.’

Chasing winter away: Spring cleaning, refresh can shake off those dark months Kim Cook Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 Interiors firm Marguerite Rodgers added a playful, cheery red pocket door to a recent kids’ room project. “The pop of color really ties the space together,” says designer Kaitlyn Murphy. “You can easily refresh existing millwork by adding a wall covering, textile or a fun paint color.Halkin | Mason Photography/Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design (AP)Show MoreShow Less 2of6 A spring cleanup and decor refresh has always been a mood lifter.Nick Johnson | PV Pub...

A spring cleanup and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after this...

Kim Cook April 01, 2021 - 7:05 AM A spring cleanup and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after this long pandemic winter, there’s special satisfaction in clutter removal, extra joy in being creative, particular pleasure in making a space even more your own. “This time of year, I can often feel buried after so much time indoors, and with many of us working from home, this is even more crucial,” says designer Mel Bean in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Or as New York-based designer Thom Filicia puts it: “Be brave. The new year is a chance...

A Childhood Home, Revived for the Next Generation This redesigned Tudor house is full of historic architecture, Southern charm, and cherished family memories Elegant yet youthful, this house in the Maple Ridge district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is home to the family of Noah and Emily. Built in 1929, the Tudor-style house carries historic beauty and irreplaceable personal memories. Noah grew up here, and in a way, Emily did, too: The couple fell in love here during their formative years and even had their first kiss in the sunroom. Bits and pieces of Noah’s childhood still abound—this is why the...