These spring decorating ideas for your home give you some simple and inexpensive ways for how to decorate for spring and Easter.
If you’re looking to add some extra life and color to your home, spring decorating is a great way to do it! From accessories in bright and cheerful hues to subtle pastel touches, I have plenty of creative inspiration to get your home ready for the season. Whether you want to go all out with a vibrant and lively look, or just add a few touches here and there to make your space more inviting for the season, you’ll be sure to find some great spring decorating ideas in this post to try out in your own home!
One February morning as you’re walking to your car, bracing yourself against the bite of the bitter cold and wind, you hear it… a little chirping birdsong. It interrupts the regular silence of the cold months and surprises you. You’d almost forgotten. It sounds almost like those warmer mornings when you aren’t rushing back inside from your car. It’s the sound of spring. Even if you get a foot of snow tomorrow, it’s begun… you have springtime on your mind and you’ve remembered that winter won’t last forever. Then you have the thought of grabbing some tulips at the market on your way home. You’re inspired to refresh your space and decorate for spring!
In this post I’ll share my favorite spring decorating ideas for you to implement quickly, easily and on a budget. My goal is for you to go out and do these things as soon as that urge to decorate for spring hits. Then, I’m going to show you little ways to up-level those urges. Like rather than just some grocery store tulips, let’s add a few items and make a small vignette! I’ll show you how to do that and more later on in the post. First, let’s go over some basics of what to use to decorate for spring.
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How to Decorate for Spring — The Basics
I think that spring is one of my favorite seasons to decorate for (behind fall) because of the promise that it holds. It feels so good to bring cheerful colors into our homes and celebrate the renewal of life after the long winter months. We appreciate everything all over again, like the bulbs sprouting from the ground and the tiny leaf buds. Surrounding ourselves indoors with home decor that serves as a reminder of renewal and the warmer months on the horizon can make all the difference when winter feels like it will go on forever! That’s why the following spring decorating idea is a no-brainer.
Use Natural Elements
To capture the fresh feeling of the new season, consider using natural elements in your spring decor. Spring and spring flowers are pretty much synonymous with one another, so using natural elements is the perfect idea for easy spring decor.
Spring Decorating Ideas that Include Natural Elements
- Use airy and leafy greenery to signify how the world is about to turn green again. If you’ve already got flowering branches or a neighbor who will share, snip a few and bring them inside!
- Decorate with bulbs like tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils that can later be planted outside when the ground has thawed enough. The bulbs can then continue to be enjoyed for years to come!
- If you can’t find something natural, try faux. Craft stores are a great source for faux florals, foliage, and grapevine wreaths for a DIY spring wreath. Plus, they often have sales.
- Whole Foods and Trader Joes are my favorite sources for fresh flowers and flowering branches in the spring.
Decorate for Easter and Spring with Animal Statues, Nests and Easter Eggs
Speaking of bunnies, spring is the perfect opportunity to decorate with animals that represent the season. With Easter taking place in spring, lambs and bunnies are a natural choice. Birds are also busy building nests and laying eggs. If you’re fascinated by birds and eggs like I am, spring is the perfect time to bring those items into your decor!
Spring Decorating Ideas Around Your Home
How to Decorate for Spring with a Vignette
One of the easiest ways to decorate for spring is to create a vignette. Vignettes are a great introduction to tablescapes – like miniature versions! After you master vignettes, you will be ready to learn how to create tablescapes in no time!
Here are a few tips to styling a spring vignette:
- Incorporate the ideas above to make the vignette specific to spring!
- Choose items unique to your style and the theme of the room.
- Don’t be afraid to use color!
- Cluster objects in odd numbers, like 3, 5, or 7, for larger spaces.
- Vary the height of the items, starting with tallest on the outside and smaller toward the middle.
- Vary the textures of objects, using wood, glass, flowers, greenery, bowls, etc.
You can set vignettes up in the foyer, on the sideboard in your dining room, or on a living room shelf. You can even create a small vignette for your kitchen counter!
Decorate for Spring and Easter with Printables
Printables are a great inexpensive way to decorate for the seasons! I already wrote a whole post detailinghow to decorate for spring using printables, so make sure to check that out and download your favorite artwork. Printables are the perfect free spring home decor for creating vignettes and other displays.
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Create a Spring Tablescape
Since often spring will involve a meal for Easter or Passover, a great spring decorating idea is to create a spring tablescape.
“Tablescape” is simply a blanket term that combines your table’s centerpiece and place settings, or the overall decoration of your table. I created a post about how to create a tablescape here that covers all the basics, but let’s go over some ideas for how to personalize the table specifically for spring.
Spring tablescapes also don’t have to be limited to Easter. Here I created a St. Patrick’s Day tablescape and shared some of my favorite decorating ideas!
Spring tablescapes can include:
- Normal tablescape elements like a runner, linens, plates, silverware, and glasses.
- Get creative with the centerpiece! Since you’ll likely be including food, make the centerpiece portable and removable so that you can add an actual meal to your table.
- Provide a gift like a mason jar filled with moss and candy eggs, or a flowerpot filled with an Easter egg. These items can also double as name tags or place cards!
- You might even try something out of the ordinary with bold arrangements, like a purple tulip tablescape. I’ve never decorated for spring with purple before, but I love the way the color popped!
Decorating Your Mantelfor Spring & Easter
Christmas mantels always get all the attention, but there are plenty of spring decorating ideas for mantels, too!
A lot of the same rules apply for decorating a mantel as creating a vignette. To make the mantel specific to springtime, incorporate some of those natural elements we covered in the beginning or use pastel shades in your decor items like candles and vases.
For an Easter mantel, I used this “Happy Easter” printable banner, bunny statues, and faux cherry blossom branches. I also added one of my grandfather’s paintings to our Frame TV.
Rattan Bunny | Bunny Wreath | Fluted Egg | Cherry Blossom | Easter Eggs
Wooden Bunny | Carrot Garland | Nest | Wicker Bunnies
Other Spring Decor Ideas
- Adorn your front door with a lovely spring wreath made from seasonal blooms.
- Fill a large glass vase with Easter eggs before adding tall spring branches.
- Decorate the shelves in your built-in or a bookcase with spring décor accents.
- Swap out your everyday textiles for springtime or pastel throw pillows and linens.
- If it’s warm enough where you live, head outdoors to clean your front porch and add some planters (you can even use faux florals if it’s cold where you live!)
- Decorate your entryway to look like a potting shed with flower pots, tools, flowers, and potted plants.
Of course, there are many spring decorating ideas beyond the ones I’ve shared in this post, but this should get you off to a great start for decorating your home for spring and Easter!
I hope these ideas inspire you for the season ahead! Even if you’re reading them on the coldest day of winter, remember: spring will be here, the flowers will bloom, and new life will begin again! Make sure to @ninahendrickwrites for more spring decorating ideas if you aren’t already! Happy spring from my home to yours.
Nina Hendrick
Nina is the creator behind Nina Hendrick Home. After nine years of renovating her Colonial in Massachusetts, she moved home to the Seacoast of New Hampshire in 2021. Now you can find her redesigning her new Cape cottage home, gardening, reading a book, taking walks by the sea or spending time with her family and their Golden Retriever, Gracie. Read More
I love your take on Spring decorations. The design pieces speak of calm and serene but also refreshing!
Beautiful home and pics! Such great spring inspiration. I enjoyed over reading your blog post. Thanks and keep sharing.
I love everything about this breakfast nook! Adorable. Cheers!
KristyNina, This is such a pretty space, and I’m so impressed with your watercolor bunny! Someday I’d love to learn how to paint with watercolors.
your dining room always looks gorgeous! love the little touch of pink and the nest!
All your natural wood tones make me SO happy… I love them! We have pine floors so that raw wood doesn’t match as well in our home, but it’s a fave! Your space looks amazing!
So pretty, Nina! I love your chandelier! I can’t wait to see that living room! xo
I can see why that would be your favorite spot!! those windows!!! all of your touches of spring are perfect!
Nina, I just adore this space! It’s so pretty, fresh and welcoming! Love your simple touches of spring. xoxo -Norma
Nina, your space is so pretty and fresh for spring but still cozy and welcoming at the same time! Glad you could hop on this tour series with us!
Love the simple Spring touches mixed in with all the wood tones. So yummy.
Such a pretty room, Nina! I love all the natural elements… and that chandy! <3
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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert in home decor and design, I can provide you with valuable insights and knowledge on how to decorate your home for spring and Easter. I have a deep understanding of the concepts and ideas used in this article, and I can help you implement these ideas in your own space.
In the article, the author suggests various ways to decorate for spring, including using natural elements, incorporating animal statues and Easter eggs, creating vignettes, using printables, and creating a spring tablescape. These ideas are all aimed at bringing a fresh and vibrant feel to your home, reflecting the renewal and beauty of the spring season.
Use Natural Elements The author recommends using natural elements in your spring decor to capture the fresh feeling of the season. This can include using airy and leafy greenery to symbolize the return of green in nature, as well as incorporating bulbs like tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils that can later be planted outside. If you can't find natural elements, faux options are also available at craft stores. The author suggests Whole Foods and Trader Joe's as great sources for fresh flowers and flowering branches in the spring.
Decorate for Easter and Spring with Animal Statues, Nests, and Easter Eggs To add a touch of Easter and spring to your decor, the author suggests incorporating animal statues, nests, and Easter eggs. Bunnies, lambs, and birds are all representative of the season and can bring a playful and festive atmosphere to your home. These items can be placed throughout your space, such as on shelves, mantels, or as part of a tablescape.
Create a Spring Tablescape A tablescape is a combination of a table's centerpiece and place settings, and it is a great way to decorate for spring. The author suggests using a runner, linens, plates, silverware, and glasses as the foundation for your tablescape. Get creative with the centerpiece by incorporating natural elements, such as flowers or branches, and consider providing a small gift like a mason jar filled with moss and candy eggs. These items can also double as name tags or place cards.
Decorate for Spring with a Vignette Vignettes are small arrangements or displays that can be placed in various areas of your home, such as the foyer, sideboard, or living room shelf. They are an easy and effective way to decorate for spring. When creating a vignette, incorporate the ideas mentioned above and make it specific to spring. Use items that reflect your personal style and the theme of the room. Don't be afraid to use color, cluster objects in odd numbers, vary the height and texture of the items, and include natural elements and flowers.
Decorate for Spring and Easter with Printables Printables are a cost-effective way to decorate for the seasons. The author suggests using printables to create vignettes and other displays. They can be easily downloaded and printed, and they offer a wide range of artwork and designs that are perfect for spring home decor.
These are just a few of the concepts and ideas discussed in the article. By implementing these spring decorating ideas, you can bring a fresh and vibrant feel to your home, creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere for the season.
