Out with cozy winter neutrals and in with the fresh colors and patterns of spring. As you tackle your spring cleaning checklist, you might be tempted to refresh your space as well—but buying new decor for each season can get pricey. Instead of going on a spending spree for new spring decor, swap out smaller accent pieces to make your space feel new and exciting.
Curating your own collection of seasonal swaps will save you time and money for years to come. When the next season rolls around, simply swap these items out again and enjoy a new space. Follow this simple guide to easy decor swaps that will give your home a fresh look for spring.
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1. Use Fresh Duvet Covers and Sheets
Swap out your heavy quilt and flannel sheets for a lighter set. Choose a sheet set in a more breathable fabric (cotton and bamboo are best for cooling and moisture-wicking) to prepare for warm spring nights. Using a zipper or button-up duvet cover is an affordable way to get the look of a new comforter without investing in a whole new bedding set. To complete your bed's spring look, trade in winter's chunky knit blankets for a lighter throw blanket to drape on the end of your bed.
Swapping out an old lampshade for a fresh new one can change your lamp's entire look. When shopping for a new lampshade, first choose a shape and size according to what fits the body of the lamp. Next, look for colors and textures that can be found elsewhere in your home to create a cohesive look. Lampshades are also easily customizable: You can use fabric glue or hot glue to adhere embellishments or ribbon around the shade's trim for a personalized upcycling project.
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3. Switch Up Framed Artwork
Switching out artwork might seem like an obvious choice, but updating your gallery wall can completely change the feel of a space. While winter might call for more holiday-esque graphics and subtle photos, spring calls for lighter and brighter pieces. Swap out black and white photos for colorful art prints and bold graphics. To make this swap even more budget-friendly, download and print out free public domain art to fill your frames.
Instead of buying new throw pillows for your couch and bed each season, build a collection of four to five zip-up pillow covers that can be swapped out during the year. This way, you'll have four different pillows for the price of one. Use muted neutral tones for the fall and winter and opt for playful pastels and patterns for spring and summer. Plus, since you'll just be reusing one pillow insert, you won't have to worry about storing extra pillows during the off seasons.
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5. Swap Out Place Settings and Centerpieces
Few decor pieces beat a beautifully-set table. Swap out winter-theme pinecone and evergreen centerpieces for a collection of fresh flowers, floral linens, and bright dishes. If faux florals are more your style, place a handful of stems in a vase halfway filled with water to aid in the illusion of real flowers. While you're at it, thrift a pastel tablecloth and placemats that can last you from spring to summer.
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6. Change Up Your Coffee Table Books
One of the simplest ways to refresh your living area is by switching up your coffee table decor. Stack a few colorful books and place a coordinating accent piece on top to tie the space together. Colorful trays or bowls make excellent TV remote holders and serve as a catch-all for items that might otherwise clutter the space.
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7. Use a New Scent
While home fragrances technically aren't home decor, they can drastically affect your home feels. Retire your cozy winter candles for the season (even though we do love cinnamon spice and warm vanilla) in favor of springtime fragrances. Set the mood of your space with scents like fresh linen or ocean water. Or, open up your windows on a sunny day and let the fresh air in.
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Want to know when to change seasonal décor from winter to spring? March is a good time to welcome the season of new beginnings with changes in your home decorations. Focus on a few design elements that you can easily refresh, such as color and texture.
Want to know when to change seasonal décor from winter to spring? March is a good time to welcome the season of new beginnings with changes in your home decorations. Focus on a few design elements that you can easily refresh, such as color and texture.
Use vibrant colors like yellow, orange, and light blue in throw pillows, area rugs, and other room accents. Create a cheery atmosphere with a wreath, garland, or vase of flowers placed in a focal point. Incorporate bright, floral textiles to capture the peak of summer's beauty.
Spring: Pastel shades and soft hues dominate spring decor, creating a calm and fresh atmosphere.Summer: Transition to bolder, brighter colors. Think sunny yellows, ocean blues, tropical greens, and coral pinks. These vibrant shades evoke the essence of summer and add a lively touch to your home.
While the average top-to-bottom redecorating session happens every three to five years on average, those in the 18-24 age bracket can open a tin of paint and roll out the wallpaper every few months.
Include Natural Elements. One of the best late summer decorating ideas is to feature natural elements. Decorate with pinecones, apples, leaves, branches, acorns, pumpkins, and gourds. Natural touches bring in just the right amount of fall and are also easy on your wallet.
So, what exactly are spring colors? Think bright, fresh, and uplifting, like tangerine orange, sunshiny yellow, Barbie pink, grass green, and Robin's egg blue. For a softer feel, use pastel versions of the same hues—still spring-like but with less oomph. Here's how to incorporate fresh spring colors into your home.
If your porch offers ample space, set up a little seating area with folding chairs, some pillows, and a side table or two. A rug helps section off this little nook, while planters and hanging accessories will make this spot feel ultra peaceful and springy.
March. Any where from the beginning of March to about mid-March you can start packing away your winter decor and replacing it with more uplifting spring decorating vibes. Typically at least the months of March through May have a base layer of Spring decor.
Painting is simple to do and will totally change the look of a room. A simple project like DIY Display Shelves are inexpensive to build without fancy tools, and a few decorative items arranged on them makes a space look pretty for almost no cost.
As a general rule of thumb, we suggest allocating about 7-10% of the home's value for interior design expenses. This will give you a design with some "Mid-Range" products. If you're looking for "Designer" level finishes, we recommend budgeting about 25% of the home's overall value.
Introduction: My name is Terence Hammes MD, I am a inexpensive, energetic, jolly, faithful, cheerful, proud, rich person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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