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5 SIMPLE WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR INTERIOR FOR PASSOVER
In the lead-up to Passover, it’s customary to give special attention to the home: to declutter, let go of the unnecessary, and introduce something new. It’s a time to refresh, to decorate, and to fill the space with a sense of clarity, lightness, and comfort.
Designer, stylist, and DIY blogger Sveta Bromberg shares with DI CATALOUGE five simple yet effective ways to transform your home and create a renewed atmosphere for the holiday.
1. Declutter and reorganize storage
I always begin any changes in a living space with a revision of the items it contains. In every part of the home, there are things that are no longer used, and for that reason, it’s easy to let them go. Everything else can be redistributed more thoughtfully within storage spaces, using helpers like baskets, containers, and organizers. This way, open surfaces become free, items are grouped, and using the space becomes a real pleasure. You will immediately notice the difference.
2. Change the color of one item
Choose any object in your home and turn it into a bright accent. It could be dining chairs, a bed headboard, a dresser or nightstand, a shelving unit, a coffee table, even a refrigerator in the kitchen. Any of these pieces, in a new color, can bring that missing twist into your interior. You can support this accent color with decor and textiles. Repainting at home is simple : modern materials don’t require special surface preparation, dry quickly, and have no odor. Engaging in this kind of creative process is a special kind of meditation.
3. Add new textiles to the space
A new throw on a sofa or armchair, a rug in the living room or bedroom, decorative cushions, a bedspread, or a quality cotton bedding set can completely change the mood of a room. A red rug in the bedroom, white striped bedding, and a couple of cushions with red accents can create the feeling of a fully transformed space. There’s no need to change everything drastically. Look at the textiles you already have and add just a few new pieces to create fresh combinations. A separate note about table textiles: cotton tablecloths and napkins can turn any dinner into a celebration , especially when combined with candles.
4. Take a creative approach to wall decor
Art objects are not limited to paintings and posters. You can use children’s drawings, mirrors, masks, or meaningful objects. By composing wall decor arrangements, we can introduce color that may be missing in furniture or add depth and volume to the space. I especially love compositions made from simple ceramic plates. Once, we gathered plates brought back from travels and created a wall panel, combining colorful patterned pieces with solid ones. I also enjoy hunting for wall decor at flea markets. You can find truly interesting pieces at very accessible prices.
5. Bring live plants into the interior
Large plants in floor pots, or compositions of several plants with different shapes, can bring any space to life. In our charming climate, philodendrons, pothos, fiddle-leaf figs, and monsteras grow beautifully. All of these plants are low-maintenance and visually striking. Trailing plants can create whimsical living frames over doorways, windows, or around mirrors. You can find mature, long plants for this purpose in almost any greenhouse. Plants can also be used to decorate windows from the outside or balconies, creating the feeling of a garden within an apartment or home.
I also wouldn’t set overly ambitious goals when preparing your home for Passover. After all, it’s a holiday — and the preparation should be enjoyable too. Tidy up, buy one potted plant, place a new throw on the sofa, and your home will respond in kind, with a cozy, warm evening in your favorite space.
Wishing everyone a happy Passover!
