Giving you apartment makeover this summer doesn’t have to be a difficult or expensive undertaking. All you have to do is put your DIY hat on and use a little elbow grease. Here are a few tips for getting started.

Colors: dark colors and tones are food the winter and fall. Summer and spring inspired bright and bold colors that get people energized and ready to move.

Paint: if you home is filled with dark tones, you don’t have to run out and buy new furniture or paint all the walls. Instead repaint the furniture that you have. Coffee tables are the perfect candidate for a summer paint job.

Outdoors: the key to creating a summer inspired décor is to let nature be your guide. Bring the outdoors inside with flowers, plants and woods.