Spring Into Style: 5 Interior Designer Approved Home Decor Tips

Warmer weather, finally! As we open the windows to let in the fresh spring air and take pleasure in swapping out our winter wardrobes, we often find ourselves also wanting to refresh our home decor. These updates don’t need to be dramatic but they do wonders for our mood and take advantage of the natural, seasonal cycles taking place outside.

As interior designers, here are some of our favorite easy decor tips you can use today to get your home Spring ready:

 

1. In bloom

Go beyond the dining room or kitchen floral “centerpiece” by adding fresh, seasonal floral arrangements all around the house.

Stick a bloom or two into a bud vase and pop it on the bathroom vanity and delight houseguests with a mini bedside bouquet from your backyard. Scented or not, these flowers instantly give off fresh spring vibes!

2. Curated layers

Refresh and rearrange coffee table decor, and any other surfaces. In addition to incorporating floral arrangements or plants, you could select a beautiful tray, unique antique pieces, and bring in a candle with a refreshing scent (such as citrus or jasmine).

Adding coffee table books that depict themes of gardens, warm weather escapes, or spring fashion will also add seasonal flair.

3. Pastel palette

Add decorative or spring themed artwork to each room. While there’s no need to redo a room entirely, think in terms of spring colors and bring in decor to reflect this palette. Topiaries and ferns add whimsical spring flair to a room, and swapping out darker paintings or photographs for more vibrant hued artworks will do wonders to enliven a space.

4. Textile touches

Make seasonal accessories swaps. Put away the cozy, heavy blankets, make space for lighter throws or quilts, and don’t underestimate the power of simply trading out decorative pillows.

Selecting pastel colors and spring prints for these accessories will add another layer to the overall spring effect.

5. Tablescapes

Let the “lightness” of spring guide you around the table. Bring out your cheery, patterned place settings, add a floral table runner, and incorporate more fanciful and decorative glassware. We also love using flatware with bamboo or colorful handles.

Even if lingering cool weather means you can’t dine outside just yet, you could get into the picnic mindset with a checkered tablecloth. This season brings out our more playful side, and, after a long winter, we happily embrace that in as many aspects of our daily lives as possible!

Looking for more design tips, or have an interior design project in mind? We are here to help, contact us today!

Before and After Living Room Makeover

An artsy family’s sense of whimsy and passion for collecting unique art was lost in a drab living space that was weighed down by a busy patterned rug and dated wall adornments. We came in to help create a refined adult retreat that was functional and kid-friendly and simultaneously could serve as a space for the family to show off their one-of-a-kind paintings.

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By updating the dark khaki walls with a soft, warm white paint color and refreshing the white molding, the room immediately feels substantially lighter. To continue with this fresh theme, we covered up the dark wood floors with a creamy natural fiber area rug that is both kid and dog friendly.

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A simple glass coffee table keeps the space light-hearted and airy, while reflective lamps, vases, and accessories maintain the breezy vibe. Matching mirrors and dark chests on either side of the fireplace balance the room while creating the illusion of an even more open and bright space.

Tying in colors from the family’s amazing art collection into the chairs, pillows, and drapes helps to achieve a playful, yet unified atmosphere. For example, the patterned pillows resting on the blue armchairs reflect a design similar to that of the painting between the drapes, while the bunny-printed bolster pillow maintains the same sweetness as the nearby bird painting. Sprinkles of green in pots on the mantel, in the form of a tableside succulent, or arranged creatively on the coffee table give additional nods to the natural world and keep the space from looking overly pristine.

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Combining sleek shapes, organic textures, and the family’s distinctive artwork, we transformed this living room from a dark den into a vibrant, light-filled space perfectly suited for family life, artistic inspiration, and perhaps even a little quiet reflection and reading time.

Get the look!