Unfortunately, we can’t shovel your driveway or start up your car when its 10 below, but we can offer some advice to warm up your winter. Does your home seem to fall short of ‘bright and cheery’? Not to worry, this is a common ailment suffered by homes during the winter, and it is most rampant in January and February. Here are just a few tips to bring some life back into your post-holiday dwelling.
Switch out tired framed art for prints with a punch of color. We may not be ready for florals quite yet, but abstracts and warm-colored café scenes could work magic on a quiet wall. Bonus: the frame can be reused if it’s still in decent shape, and if you store your art carefully, you can always rekindle your love for them later on.
Another great way to warm up your home is to bring in some fresh, smiling faces. Develop and frame your favorite photos from the past year. Go for an eclectic arrangement and choose a variety of frame styles, or keep it simple with clean, black frames. A collage of photo frames can be a work of art in itself, so experiment with different shapes on a wall or corner that is lacking luster. Silver Cloud Tip: If you let us pick out your frames, (our customers are usually very pleased with the results when they grant us this privilege) we will reward your trust with a sizable discount.
Mirrors are also an instant pick-me-up for nearly any space. They can be made in many different sizes, from 1” by 1” to 8’ by 8’. We can frame them according to your décor. Several small mirrors can be arranged in an interesting pattern, or frame one large mirror to open up a space. If placed under the right lighting, mirrors can illuminate a room with an added bonus of lowering your electric bill.

Of course, there are many other ways to brighten up your home this winter, like painting everything yellow, installing a fireplace or a skylight, replacing your carpeting with lush grass, or just packing it in and moving to the Caribbean. However, you may find our ideas a bit more practical.
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