Six Easy Ways To Update Your Décor For Spring
Six Easy Ways to Update Your Décor for Spring
It seems like the whole city starts to come alive when spring arrives in Ottawa. Sunny days and spring flowers make everything feel fresh and new outside and it’s no surprise we want our homes to feel the same way.
Spring cleaning is a great start. But if you really want to freshen things up, try giving your décor a seasonal refresh too. Make your home feel like a new spring day with these six tips to update your décor for spring.
1. Shed Some Layers
When you pack away your winter clothes for the season, it’s also time to pack away your winter textiles. Swap out your warm & cozy winter bedding for lighter linen or cotton versions. Choose light colours and pretty prints to give your room that fresh spring feeling.
Now is also the time to gather up those heavy winter throws and stash them in a basket by the door. A cozy blanket is the perfect way to extend your time outdoors until the spring chill is out of the air.
Make the most of the longer, sunnier days by removing heavy window coverings and replacing them with light-filtering sheers. You’ll fill your home with natural light without sacrificing any privacy.
2. Go Green
Just as the plants outside flourish in the spring, plants indoors also get an extra boost from the longer days. If you’ve been dreaming of a luscious plant-filled home, spring is the perfect time to go green. Not only will plants add texture, colour and interest to your space, they also help create a connection to nature and improve our overall well-being.
3. Embrace the Colours of Spring
Take advantage of the season and get a little daring with your colour palette. Recharge your winter whites by adding some bright spring colours to your décor. Whether you go bold with bright walls or test the waters with colourful accents, spring is the perfect time to bring colour into your home.
If you’re ready to leave neutrals behind and make an impact with colour, it’s time to bust out the paint. Teal is on trend this year and can be vibrant or moody depending on your style. But if you just want to add a few colourful accents, try bright yellow to give your space a sunny outlook.
4. Less is More
Give spring cleaning a deeper meaning by going beyond shiny surfaces and a tidy yard and really clearing out your home. Start by removing one piece of furniture from each room. Unless you’re already living minimally, there’s probably something extra that you don’t really need. Look for a chair no one sits in, or a shelf that holds things you don’t use. Just by removing that one piece, the room will feel larger, more open and less cluttered.
5. Be More Welcoming
Winter can really take a toll on your curb appeal. Welcome your guests and make a great first impression by giving your front step a seasonal update. Start by replacing your winter-worn welcome mat with something new and colourful. Then add planters filled with bright spring flowers to your front step. To really give the front of your home a facelift, try painting your front door a bright colour. You’ll also get to enjoy these updates every time you come home.
6. Change Your Perspective
Give your interiors a whole new look without spending a dime simply by rearranging your furniture and decor. For a quick and easy refresh, try switching out throw pillows, blankets, shelf décor and art. These simple (and low-cost) changes can give your room a totally different style or colour palette.
If you’re really ready for a change, make a bigger impact by moving pieces to different rooms or rearranging the furniture. Changing the floorplan of a room can change the flow and focal point and make it feel like a whole new space.
It’s time to come out from under all those winter layers and embrace warmer weather and longer days. After you complete your exterior maintenance, bring that spring feeling indoors with these easy ways to update your décor for spring.