As the flowers begin the bloom and the temperatures rise, it’s clear that the cold months are fading away. Even as a lot of people love to spend more time outside during the warmer months, it’s nice if your home can reflect the shift in the seasons. This is one of the main reasons why a seasonal upgrade is an excellent idea. From fresh coats of paint to new fabric, there are many ways to change your living room decor for Spring. If you don’t know where to get started, consider some of these easy fixes.
1. Change the Window Treatments
The sun hangs in the sky much longer so it’s nice to let it hang out in your home as well. Create beautiful window treatments that let the natural light flood in. During the fall and winter months, it’s pretty common to hang heavier fabrics to keep the cold out. Alternatively, during the spring and summer months, let the sun in by using sheer fabrics. Layer light fabrics with blinds in order to still gain privacy when you want it. Use elegant tiebacks to bring the curtains together at the start of each day.
2. Hang Mirrors and Artwork
In order to maximize the amount of sunlight you have in your home, hang mirrors on the opposite wall of the windows. It makes the room look much bigger. It also makes the room look much brighter. In addition to mirrors, hang a new piece of artwork in order to add your personal style to the room. When you’re looking for wall art for your living room, make sure you research the specifications and measurements. If you have a large wall that you’re looking to fill, you can either choose a really large piece or a few small pieces in a gallery style.
3. Create Fresh Floral Arrangements
Flowers are often considered synonymous with springtime. If you’ve never created your own floral arrangement, know that you don’t have to make it a laborious process. If you’re a beginner, you can start by purchasing a simple vase at a local thrift store of the dollar store. Then, when you’re doing your grocery shopping, swing by the floral department to pick up some baby’s breath. Baby’s breath is a stunningly simple option to brighten up the look of any room. When you’re ready to upgrade your experience, purchase roses, hydrangeas or tulips for a lovely bouquet. It’s really easy to research tutorials on YouTube in order to learn how to make your own lovely arrangement each week.
4. Install a New Air Freshener
If you’re looking to transform the full ambiance of your living room, you can’t forget about the scents. Head to your local home decor store to find scented candles. Look for candles with citrus notes, floral notes, and more. If you get a small luxury scented candle, the scent will definitely do the work of filling a room in the most delightful way. You can also use wall plug-ins. If you still have the apple-cinnamon scent in the plug-in, replace it with a cotton scent or light floral scent instead. Many people also love the smell of essential oils. They’re also great for the senses and the environment. If you set up a small essential oil diffuser, create blends with oils like peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, and grapefruit oil. As you allow these scents to pass through, always remember to crack open a window to allow fresh air in. If you and your household aren’t allergic to that pesky springtime pollen, open the windows for 15 minutes each day for circulation.
5. Add New Throw Pillows
Throw pillows make a major impact as they can provide a pop of color, a muted statement, or artwork. Consider the colors in your decor theme. Then, choose a lighter version of those colors to use for throw pillows. If you want to add artwork into the mix, find throw pillows that showcase certain prints, patterns, or graphic art.
Spring cleaning is pretty typical during this time as well. Before you even decorate, consider decluttering first. When you declutter, this can help you get more clear regarding what you need and what you already have. When you can decorate a space that feels like a clean canvas, there’s so much room for inspiration to flow. Whether you use all of these tips or one, always remember to make sure the changes reflect your own sense of personal style. When you enter your home, it’s nice to feel like it belongs to you.
