5 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Decor for Spring! Simple tips to lighten up and welcome the warmer days ahead
March and April are the perfect months to look around your home and see where your decor could use a seasonal refresh. Since spring celebrates rebirth and rejuvenation, it’s the ideal time to stash away anything heavy or winter-themed in a safe place for next year. Today, we’re sharing our simple tips for bringing the uplighting energy of spring into your aesthetic.
Replace Heavy Fabrics with Light and Airy Textures
Breathable materials feel less burdensome. So, as the days of bundling up in your winter jacket, hat, and scarf gradually end, it’s also a great time to lighten up your textiles. Swap your cozy wool and flannel for soft cotton or linen throws for cool spring evenings. Also, once the temps consistently reach a certain point, you’ll no longer need heavy winter bedding! Wash and pack them lovingly away, and replace them with lightweight, breathable sheets and duvet covers in cheerful prints or soft pastel hues. But, since it can still get cold at night, keep a soft quilt or a light blanket at the end of the bed. Placing a plush, fluffy rug by the bedside can also add warmth to chilly mornings.
Say Goodbye to Evergreens and Hello to Blooms
Perhaps you celebrated Valentine’s Day with a floral bouquet and enjoyed the color and energy it brought to your space. Now that you’ve tossed your wilted bouquet, don’t leave that space bare! Floral arrangements and fresh plants throughout your home can invigorate the atmosphere. Select a mixture of vases and fill them with peonies, tulips, or daisies on tables and counters. Also, consider adding potted herbs to a kitchen window.
Trade in Dark Hues for a Brighter Color Palette
Wintry neutrals and rich tones helped create comfort during the long, cold winter months. However, now that the sun is sticking around later and later in the day, it makes sense to look around and see where you can add a pop of lively color. Soft pinks, sunny yellows, and sky blues practically sing a melodic “spring is here” throughout your space. Consider incorporating these shades in accent pieces, such as decorative items, pillow covers, or artwork.
Shift from Indoor Lighting to Natural Lighting
In the winter, daylight was scarce, so you had to rely on layers of lighting options to illuminate your space in a cozy glow. Now that the sun has returned, lean into allowing natural light to flood your space. Sheer curtains can filter the light while providing a gentle barrier to the outside. You can also rearrange your furniture for openness and airiness to encourage more light to shine into every corner. Dimmer switches are a must as you progress through the seasons. While they help set the mood, especially on a winter night, they also keep your indoor lighting from competing with all that much-needed natural light.
Swap Your Wintery Items for Signs of Spring
Nothing says springtime better than whimsical decor that includes decorative birdhouses, eggs, or bunnies. Arrange these accents on shelves or tables. Also, use natural elements. Fill a vase with branches of dried pussy willow or bright yellow forthysia. Hang a grapevine wreath embellished with florals. Organic materials, including wooden accents, bamboo furniture, or rattan baskets, can create a refreshing, earthy aesthetic. And while you’re at it, consider eco-friendly materials and sustainable products, such as organic cotton and reclaimed wood.
Allowing your decor to evolve with each season gives it new life and prevents your space from feeling dull and expected. Fortunately, refreshing your home for spring is as easy as embracing brightness, lightness, and the beauty of nature through your color, texture, and design elements.