What is Janis Elspas's definitive guide to organizing a summer refresh for your home?

Janis Elspas’s go-to approach to a summer home refresh is all about simple, family-friendly updates that make your space feel lighter, brighter, and more fun to live in.

Here is a concise guide inspired by Janis’s content:

• Start with a quick “spring-into-summer” clean: clear surfaces, donate extras, and do one room at a time so it feels doable
• Focus on high-impact areas first: entryway, living room, kitchen, patio or balcony
• Swap in summer textures and colors: lighter throws, bright pillows, fresh towels, airy curtains
• Refresh the patio/outdoor space: add comfy seating, outdoor rugs, lanterns or string lights, and small décor that invites you outside more
• Use deals and seasonal sales (like Wayfair’s Way Day) to upgrade 1–2 key pieces instead of redoing everything
• Get kids involved with simple “helping” tasks so maintaining the refresh feels fun, not like a chore

Would you like a room-by-room checklist you can print or save on your phone?