Want inspiration for how to decorate your home for spring? Today’s post has lots of ideas to make your homeoh-so-springywith staple spring accessories (that you might already have!). You’ll find lots of helpful tips and advice featuring pretty and practical ideas (many of which I’ve used in my own home over the years), plus a spring mood board!
Spring decor basics (a few ideas!): vessels, blooms, botanicals, throw pillows, spring mugs, light layers, candles, artwork, plants (real or faux), books, trays, baskets
1. Add Sprigs of Spring Flowers in a Vase
Snip some flowers from your yard, or divide a bouquet into smaller bud vases. You can even use dried florals, like lavender. They last a long time so you get a lot of bang for your buck!
2. Layer in Lightweight Throw Blankets
Change up your decor with a lightweight throw blanket! These mudcloth throw blankets are absolutely perfect for tossing over furniture as an added layer of texture, pattern, and color. They’re reversible, lightweight, soft, and machine washable! I shared about these last summer and still really love them, I got them in several patterns (grey/taupe and white Swiss cross, a blue and white geometric, a blue and white Swiss cross blanket, and this floral one. Read more about these blankets and see more photos here.
3. Spring Doormat
A fresh spring doormat can lift your spirits as you enter your home. You can even layer in a pretty patterned rug underneath.
Related Sources: Plaid Rug // Homebody doormat is from this shop–I don’t see the homebody design available anymore but here is a similar one! // Amazon Doormats // Amazon Outdoor Rugs
4. Display Tulips in a Basket
Treat yourself to a grocery store bouquet but instead of a vase, try setting the vase or a jar in a narrow basket! It adds a fun texture.
Related Sources: Baskets // Kitchen Details
5. A Simple Spring Mantel
Style your mantel or a shelf with a few simple spring accessories like birds, flowers and books!
Related Sources: White Faux Tulips (look and feel so realistic!) // Seagrass Vessel // Rattan Mirror
6. Spring Clean Furniture
Vacuum or spot clean (according to manufacturer instructions) your upholstered furniture. Dust wood pieces. Wash or dry clean slipcovers. I love furniture with washable slipcovers, so we got these affordable white washable slipcovers for our IKEA Ektorp chairs. We also have this sofa with a slipcover, too. Read more about these slipcovers here.
7. Style Your Coffee Table
Set out a book that inspires you (binding color, topic or cover photo!), display spring objects like shells into a pretty bowl, or add any botanical element like a plant or flowers. Use a large rectangular or round basket to corral items or create a firm surface on an ottoman.
Related Sources and Posts: Coffee Table Book – Island Whimsy: Designing a Paradise By the Sea // More Favorite Design Books // Similar Blue and White Centerpiece Bowl // Similar Basket Tray // Rug Source (machine washable) // How to Decorate a Coffee Table in Any Season
8. Make A Teacup Garden
Plant violas in wide mouth tea of coffee mugs! Water sparingly to keep moist without making them soggy. Bonus, you can use the flowers as garnish for food, too!
Related Sources: Mugs are from here // Rattan lampshade
9. Freshen Your Bedding
Say good-bye to winter layers, drab colors and refresh your bed! Wash all bedding, curtains and vacuum rugs, too! Swap out the bedding fresh patterns, lighter, airier shams and blankets! I love this white waffle weave blanket (seen above).
Related Sources: Similar Block Print Quilt // Blue and White Striped Sheets // Pom Pom Striped Tassel Curtains // Similar Pillow Shams // Wood Bead Chandelier
10. Spring Door Basket
Make a spring door basket with branches or other botanical elements. Hang the basket from a hook on the door or a ribbon secured to the top of the door.
Related Sources and Posts: Similar Door Basket // Similar Faux White Spring Flower Stems // See more photos of our spring entry here
11. Set a Spring Table
Have fun styling a spring table with a mix of dishes, linens and accessories. Find table setting tips and all of the sources here.
12. Update a Lampshade
Lampshades can be gently vacuumed to dust them or even covered with fabric or a new look! Or start fresh! See more pleated lampshades in my home, more inspiration photos and sources here.
Related Posts and Sources: Pleated Lampshade//Similar Lamp//Tulips // See more of my bedroom here
12. Spring Statement Pillows
Make a spring style statement with color and pattern!
Related Sources: Hydrangea Pillow // Floral Pillow // Faux Hydrangeas (in door basket) // Ceiling Lantern (color options)
13. Spring Mugs
Put away your winter mugs and swap for your favorite spring looks! Find some of my favorite mugs here.
14. Rearrange A Shelf
Swap out dishes, accessories, books for spring colors and style!
15. Change Your Curtains
Take down heavy or winter fabrics and replace with lighter, airier, and fresher colors and patterns
Related Sources: Similar Curtains // Woven Shade on Door// Rug (machine washable) // Similar Tufted Ottomans
16. Hang Plates on the Wall
Plates can add style to your walls! See how we hung these plates here.
Related Sources: Blue and White Plates // Striped Banqeutte Bench (fabric options)
17. Spring Bunnies
Hippity hoppity! Easter bunnies make adorable spring accessories and centerpieces.
Related Post: Bunny Accessories and Easter Decor
18. Swap Your Rug
Fastest way to update your style for spring? Add a pretty rug or runner to the kitchen! These are washable rugs so they’re perfect for messy areas and pets, too.
Related Sources: Rug // Blue Pan // Kitchen Details
19. Add Spring Style to Your Brunch Table
Make spring FUN for the whole family by baking something yummy with spring cookie and pie crust cutters! This strawberry crisp was so delicious and simple to make (an so adorable with those Easter shapes!).
Related Post and Sources: Simple Strawberry Crisp Recipe // Bunny, Egg, and Chick Easter Pie Crust Cutters // Alphabet Cookie Cutters
20. Faux Tulips
If you love tulips but want them to last longer and to be able to use them all season, invest in some faux! These ones look and feel SO realistic! I have them in light pink, coral, and white.
21. Fun Taper Candles
Candles don’t have to be limited to winter decor, look for fun colors and shapes for spring! These twisty taper candles are so fun (they come in multiple colors), and there are even battery operated twisty taper candles like these!
22. Change Your Art
Hang botanicals, seascapes, landscapes, whatever your favorite spring scenes are!
23. Add Charming Vintage Pieces
Spring is for yard sales and antique shopping! Pick up vintage pieces that not only add character to your home but give you simple options for display and creativity, too! I love this fisherman’s basket I found at a thrift shop (here’s a similar one on Etsy).
24. Collect Spring Statement Pieces
I don’t have a lot of seasonal specific pieces (I don’t have room to store much) but I do think having a few statement pieces you can bring out (or even use year round) can be so fun to show your personality!
Related Sources: Brass Bunny Candle Holder // Faux tulips in light pink and coral,
Find more spring decorating inspiration posts on The Inspired Room here!
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Spring Decor Basics
The article begins by introducing some basic ideas for spring decor. These include:
- Vessels: Using vases, jars, or baskets to display flowers or other decorative items.
- Blooms: Incorporating fresh flowers or dried florals into your decor.
- Botanicals: Adding botanical elements, such as plants or botanical prints.
- Throw pillows: Changing up your throw pillows with lighter, spring-inspired colors and patterns.
- Spring mugs: Swapping out your winter mugs for ones with a spring theme.
- Light layers: Adding lightweight throw blankets or other textiles to add texture and color.
- Candles: Using candles to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
- Artwork: Displaying artwork with a spring theme.
- Plants: Incorporating real or faux plants into your space.
- Books: Styling your space with books, either for reading or as decorative objects.
- Trays: Using trays to corral and organize items.
- Baskets: Adding baskets for storage or as decorative elements.
The article then goes on to provide specific ideas and tips for each of these elements. Let's explore some of them:
1. Add Sprigs of Spring Flowers in a Vase
One idea is to snip flowers from your yard or divide a bouquet into smaller bud vases. You can also use dried florals, like lavender, which last a long time.
2. Layer in Lightweight Throw Blankets
You can change up your decor by adding lightweight throw blankets. Mudcloth throw blankets are mentioned as a great option, as they provide texture, pattern, and color. They are also reversible, lightweight, soft, and machine washable.
3. Spring Doormat
A fresh spring doormat can instantly lift your spirits as you enter your home. You can even layer a pretty patterned rug underneath for added visual interest.
4. Display Tulips in a Basket
Instead of using a traditional vase, try setting a vase or jar of tulips in a narrow basket. This adds a fun texture to your display.
5. A Simple Spring Mantel
Style your mantel or a shelf with a few simple spring accessories like birds, flowers, and books. White faux tulips, a seagrass vessel, and a rattan mirror are mentioned as possible decor items.
6. Spring Clean Furniture
Give your furniture a thorough cleaning by vacuuming or spot cleaning upholstered pieces and dusting wood pieces. If you have furniture with washable slipcovers, consider using them and washing them for a fresh spring look.
7. Style Your Coffee Table
Set out a book that inspires you, display spring objects like shells in a pretty bowl, or add any botanical element like a plant or flowers. Use a large rectangular or round basket to corral items or create a firm surface on an ottoman.
8. Make A Teacup Garden
Plant violas in wide-mouthed tea or coffee mugs. Water sparingly to keep them moist without making them soggy. Bonus: you can use the flowers as garnish for food too.
9. Freshen Your Bedding
Wash all bedding, curtains, and vacuum rugs. Swap out winter layers and drab colors for fresh patterns, lighter shams, and blankets. A white waffle weave blanket is mentioned as a great option.
10. Spring Door Basket
Create a spring door basket with branches or other botanical elements. Hang the basket from a hook on the door or secure it with a ribbon at the top of the door.
11. Set a Spring Table
Have fun styling a spring table with a mix of dishes, linens, and accessories. You can find table setting tips and sources mentioned in the article.
12. Update a Lampshade
Lampshades can be gently vacuumed to dust them or even covered with fabric for a new look. The article also suggests looking for pleated lampshades for added visual interest.
13. Spring Statement Pillows
Make a spring style statement with colorful and patterned pillows. Hydrangea and floral pillows are mentioned as examples.
14. Spring Mugs
Swap out your winter mugs for your favorite spring designs. The article suggests checking out some recommended mugs for inspiration.
15. Rearrange A Shelf
Swap out dishes, accessories, and books for ones with spring colors and style.
16. Change Your Curtains
Replace heavy or winter fabrics with lighter, airier curtains in fresh colors and patterns.
17. Hang Plates on the Wall
Plates can add style to your walls. The article provides sources for blue and white plates and mentions a striped banquet bench as a complementary furniture piece.
18. Spring Bunnies
Easter bunnies make adorable spring accessories and centerpieces. The article suggests incorporating bunny-themed decor.
19. Swap Your Rug
Update your style for spring by adding a pretty rug or runner to your kitchen. Washable rugs are mentioned as a practical option.
20. Add Spring Style to Your Brunch Table
Bake something yummy with spring-themed cookie and pie crust cutters. The article provides a recipe for a strawberry crisp and suggests using bunny, egg, and chick Easter pie crust cutters.
21. Faux Tulips
Invest in faux tulips that look and feel realistic to enjoy them all season long.
22. Fun Taper Candles
Look for fun colors and shapes for taper candles to add a touch of spring to your decor. Twisty taper candles and battery-operated twisty taper candles are mentioned as options.
23. Change Your Art
Hang botanical, seascape, or landscape artwork to bring your favorite spring scenes into your home.
24. Add Charming Vintage Pieces
Visit yard sales or antique shops to find vintage pieces that add character and creativity to your home decor. The article mentions a fisherman's basket as an example.
25. Collect Spring Statement Pieces
Having a few statement pieces that represent your personality can be fun to display. The article suggests a brass bunny candle holder and faux tulips in light pink and coral as possible options.
These are just some of the ideas and concepts mentioned in the article. I hope this information inspires you to decorate your home for spring!
