You don’t have to tackle your home improvement and decor projects all at once. Sometimes, it’s less overwhelming to set aside one weekend a month and dedicate that to beautifying your house.

Fortunately, even if you don’t inhabit a huge space, there are tips and tricks you can incorporate to maximize the look and feel of a small room.

Before you begin revamping your space, keep in mind these tips and tricks for making it a successful endeavor.

Purple is a rich, luscious color that comes in a variety of different shades. According to interior design publication Real Simple, the dye for this hue used to be extracted from mollusks, making it considerably expensive, so it’s no coincidence that it’s associated with royalty.

Spring cleaning is more than just dusting the shelves and washing the windows. It’s also an opportunity to take advantage of the burst of energy that comes along with longer, warmer days by getting started on projects you’ve been putting off for a while.

“Gold has returned as the metallic finish of choice,” writes Yip. “This time around, it’s burnished and soft rather than ostentatious and loud, making it much easier to layer with other metal finishes already in your home.”

You may want to consider implementing some of these ideas, which are both aristocratic and modern.

If you’re passionate about home decor, there are a handful of relevant television shows that may pique your interest.