{"id":7819,"date":"2025-08-22T18:54:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T17:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7819"},"modified":"2025-08-22T19:04:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T18:04:16","slug":"quick-home-refresh-for-the-august-bank-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/tips-and-advice\/quick-home-refresh-for-the-august-bank-holiday","title":{"rendered":"Quick home refresh for the August Bank Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The August Bank Holiday marks the end of summer – a moment to slow down, reset, and get your home ready for the months ahead. While it\u2019s not quite the time for autumn nesting, a little end-of-season refresh can make your home feel lighter, calmer, and more welcoming. I like to use this long weekend to tackle a few quick wins: jobs that take just five to fifteen minutes, but make a noticeable difference. Here are some simple ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Hang a Picture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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That artwork or photograph you\u2019ve been meaning to hang? Now\u2019s the time. It takes only a few minutes but instantly lifts a room. All you need is a hammer, nails, and a spirit level (plus a pipe-and-wire detector if you\u2019re being extra safe).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Fix Peeling Wallpaper<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If summer humidity has caused a corner of your wallpaper to peel, don\u2019t worry – you don\u2019t need to redo the whole wall. Dab wallpaper paste under the loose section, smooth it down with a clean cloth, and it\u2019ll look as good as new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Plump Up Cushions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After a summer of lounging, cushions often lose their bounce. Instead of buying new ones, grab some toy stuffing from a craft shop. Open a small section of the cushion insert, top it up, then sew it closed. I always overfill slightly so the cushions stay plump into autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Swap Drawer Handles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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An easy seasonal refresh is to update handles on drawers, cabinets, or even kitchen units. Whether you choose brass, wood, or ceramic, this small change makes a big difference. Handmade options on Etsy are brilliant for one-of-a-kind finds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Freshen Curtains and Blinds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dust builds up over summer, especially with windows open. A steam cleaner can quickly revive curtains, banish odours, and remove creases without taking them down. For blinds, just wipe each slat with a damp cloth and mild detergent, then dry with a rag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Repaint High-Impact Spots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Late summer is a great time to refresh with colour. Instead of tackling an entire room, choose high-impact areas such as a door, window frames, or even a single feature wall. A soft, sun-washed shade can carry the brightness of summer into the cooler months, while deeper tones\u2014like olive green, navy, or terracotta\u2014set the mood for autumn. It\u2019s a simple project that instantly changes the atmosphere of a room and makes everything feel renewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These little updates don\u2019t take much time but will give your home a lift\u2014perfect for heading into September feeling refreshed and ready for the season ahead. The August Bank Holiday isn\u2019t just for relaxing (though that\u2019s important too!)\u2014it\u2019s also the perfect moment for a quick home reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All images: Clair Strong Interior Design<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The August Bank Holiday marks the end of summer – a moment to slow down, reset, and get your home ready for the months ahead. While it\u2019s not quite the time for autumn nesting, a little end-of-season refresh can make your home feel lighter, calmer, and more welcoming. I like to use this long weekend to tackle a few quick wins: jobs that take just five to fifteen minutes, but make a noticeable difference. Here are some simple ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7827,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[179,81,21,535,534,55,31,56,88,533,168,45],"class_list":["post-7819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-advice","tag-colours","tag-curtains","tag-cushions","tag-feature-wall","tag-handles","tag-interior-design-tips","tag-interior-design-trends","tag-interior-designer-advice","tag-paint","tag-pictures","tag-updates","tag-wallpaper"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7819","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7819"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7819\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7829,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7819\/revisions\/7829"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7819"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7819"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}