Our very own Christiane Lemieux doled out her essential tips for giving a small space an instant spring refresh over on Refinery29. Read on to see our breakdown and start planning your spring cleaning strategy!

1 - On styling your space to look like a home:
"I think it’s the personal that makes a house a home. I love the heirloom things that people have mixed in with their furniture — celebrate the things that have history. Those are the pieces that make your home personal."

Deborah Needleman's living room via New York Magazine


2 - Must-have products:
"I swear by the Crypton cleaning products. They are expensive but I have used them to get red wine out of a cream rug and it has worked. They have given me the freedom to let the kids jump on the couch!"


3 - On making your home feel fresh:
"I love fresh flowers — I do that when I remember. Little tweaks can make your space feel almost redecorated."

photos via Saipua