Spring Decorating Ideas

As the flowers begin to bloom and nature stirs from its winter slumber, colour, warmth, and light return, filling the air with energy and abundance – lifting our spirits and re-energising us. It’s the ideal moment to think about spring decorating ideas for your home. It’s no wonder that DIY sales soar in spring—people are eager to refresh their homes, and they have the vitality to make it happen.

Spring always makes me want to freshen up my home, so a few years ago I asked one of the home designers I have worked with several Deborah Heath, to share some of her top spring decorating ideas. This article has recently been updated to reflect new learnings and the latest trends. The updated photos reflect the home redesign we completed with Holly Scott Interior Design recently. Some of the ideas and tips I picked up from Holly are also reflected in this article.

Spring Decorating Ideas

Think about what you would like to achieve

You can introduce the emotion and energy of spring into your home with these easy spring decorating ideas. Start a Pinterest board photos that inspire you – you can always make it secret – or collect photos from magazines in a mood board or two to determine exactly the look you want. Depending on how big a project you want to undertake, you may also want to collect some paint, fabric and wallpaper samples. That said, you do not have to undertake a huge project to refresh your home a little. A few smaller updates or simple changes can make a big difference.

Be inspired by the colours of nature

Accent colours such as aqua blues, greens and yellows can uplift any interior, either against a neutral background or go all out as we have here. Use pieces you already have around your home if you can as we have with the vases and Lladro figurine on the table to my left. This is a great time to feature pillows, soft furnishings, light weight blankets and other decorations.

Combine pattern and colour

Be inspired by Mother Nature and let pattern and colour do the talking. Look at the examples in nature that show how she combines them both and never gets it wrong.

Bring the outdoors in

Bring a beautiful piece of outdoor furniture inside to blur the edges between the garden and your home. It also can add an interesting texture and shape.

Experiment with paint

If you are nervous about introducing a radical change, be daring with paint. It is a job you can do yourself, it is inexpensive, and easy to correct if you don’t like it. Paint is one of the most frugal and yet most transformative spring decorating ideas!

Look at lighting

Introduce light by choosing designs that are clean, refreshing and light. Spring decorating ideas include sheer fabrics, linens and open weave textiles. Make the move from ceramic to crystal and glass. Also, take a look at how you light your home and consider new lamps or lampshades if your budget allows.

Dress your home with flowers

Nothing’s says Spring more than fresh flowers. Visit your local florist to buy arrangements that are simple and vibrant or create some of your own. Use seasonal flowers or try using all the same type or colour of flower displayed in a glass container with a beautiful ribbon wrapped around it.

Flower arrangement by Emma at Green Parlour.

Decorate tables, sideboards and shelves

The shelf in our kitchen was styled by Holly Scott, bringing in spring colours with a Majolica floral arrangement my late parents received as a wedding present. Holly taught me to look at levels, play with height and think about creative ways to stack and display books and other items. Add some greenery to really bring spring into the display.

This actual shot was styled by my friend and brand photographer Terry Joshi. While I know it is not something you could leave in place long term, it remind us bringing nature in can really add a touch of spring. Think pretty bowls of apples and pears or citrus fruit, a few branches with blossom in a vase or a tiny bud vase holding a spring flower or two.

Declutter to create space for your Spring decorating ideas

Spring is the perfect time to declutter, and a little effort can go a long way. You don’t have to do everything at once – even sorting out your desk or a few drawers can lift your spirits and create space in your home.

Decorate with artwork and paintings

Use paintings and artwork to bring neutral palettes to life or provide a focal point in a room. Feel free to move your artwork and paintings around, or rotate them seasonally if you have somewhere to store pieces that are not hanging up at the time.

This beautiful painting by Roberta Tetzner makes me smile every time I look at it. It hangs in my library all year round.

Spring Decorating Ideas and Inspiration

Whether you are just adding some Spring seasonal accents or using this post as inspiration to do a complete makeover, I hope that these decorating ideas for spring help you enjoy creating something truly unique that reflects all that Spring represents.

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