Has spring put some extra pep in your step? Are you ready to fully embrace the change in season? If so, you aren’t alone as many people see spring as the time for fresh new beginnings. It is the whole “out with the old and in with the new” mantra that can be very healthy and positive to adopt. So, why not look around your home and find ways to freshen up the décor for spring, thereby creating a sense of newness? Here are five interior design tips that are sure to liven up your home. Whether you do just one of these or embrace them all, you’re bound to love the results.
Brighten Up the Space with an Area Rug
Area rugs do a great job of grounding furniture and creating a defined space. This is exactly why professional interior designers use them so often. But besides the functional purpose they offer, they can also provide personality to the décor. Switching out the area rug based on the season is a simple way to change the color palette, add interest and dimension to the room, make the furniture appear new and bring out features that may not have been noticeable before.
Throw Blankets are Simple and Effective
Another quick and easy way to liven up the décor in your home for spring is to pick up some decorative throw blankets. Just think how beautiful and perfectly effortlessly a great throw looks tossed on the couch or a comfortable armchair. It changes the dynamics in the room and of the furniture. Consider a Mexican falsa blanket if you are looking for something that looks unique, features pops of bright spring colors, and can create a sense of casual comfort in the space.
Bring a Sense of Nature Indoors
Spring is also the perfect time to bring a sense of nature indoors and incorporate it into the interior design plan. You can make use of natural materials, add fresh greenery and flowers throughout the house, allow as much natural light as possible and even use reclaimed and found items as décor pieces. Try to buy home decor pieces that will work with the space and not clash with it.
Use Slipcovers on Furniture
What happens if you’ve got furniture that is worse for the wear but you don’t have the budget to replace it? You can liven it up for spring by using slipcovers. These are an inexpensive and easy option that will give the appearance of all new furniture in the home. And because you can remove them to launder them, you’ll be able to keep them fresh and new looking.
How About a Fresh Coat of Paint?
For those who don’t mind spending a bit more money on the décor budget and want to make more of a commitment, it may be time for a new color palette. Changing the paint color will have a dramatic effect on the feel of the home and can certainly liven up the space.
If you want to be ultra-trendy in terms of the paint color you can choose the Pantone Color of the Year which is Very Peri. This color is part of the blue color family but it has violet-red undertones that make it unique and quite beautiful. Other trending colors you may want to consider are soft grey, aqua, pale green, terracotta, baby blue and bright white.
When choosing a new paint color be sure to think about how other design elements will work with it such as the flooring, cabinetry, furniture and so forth.
Each of these tips will help you transform the interior décor of your home so that it feels fresh and new for spring.
