With the arrival of Spring comes a sense of new life, feeling revitalised and fresh again. Longer days, more daylight, blooms and blossoms in every corner, the smell of freshly cut grass, and lots of sunshine. Now is an ideal opportunity to prepare our living spaces for the new season and make our home feel bright and airy again.
Spending time at home should give us a sense of relaxation, it should excite us and support our wellbeing no matter what. There is no better time than Spring to make the inside of our homes feel fresh and crisp to match the outdoors and incorporate nature into the décor and design of our rooms.
Luckily, we can do this to any budget and taste. The possibilities are endless. Whether you’d like to DYI a few things around the house, upcycle and reuse some of your existing pieces or invest in brand new home décor, having your home Spring-ready doesn’t need to break the bank.
So, what can you do to bring Spring home and revive your place for the new season? Here we provide 8 quick and easy ways to make your home feel brighter and ready for Spring.
1. Keep your windows sparkling clean
As days get longer and (hopefully) sunnier, having your windows sparkling clean inside and out and opening them more often is essential to ensure you make the most of all the light, fresh air and sunshine. After months of winter weather, your windows would be well due a scrub. Keeping them dirty would actually prevent natural light from flooding into the rooms.
Clean them well and your rooms would benefit from more sparkling glass that will create a sense of extra space and bring in an abundance of light. This in turn will give you a healthy dose of vitamin D and B and boost your energy levels and productivity[1].
2. Add a fresh lick of paint
Nothing brightens up a home more than a fresh coat of white paint. The colour white, in particular, has a truly transformative power. By allowing the natural light to move around the space, it will instantly make your space seem larger and lighter.
However, if decorating seams too big of a job right now, you may aim to introduce white to the décor and textiles of your home. Adding white to your current colour scheme will not only cool and brighten your home, but it will also add a tremendous amount of freshness and transform any dull-looking space.
A useful tip to always go back to, according to the experts, is to choose creamier white such as ecru or ivory[2] if you have warm colours, such as yellows, browns, or reds. For cooler tones, such as greens and blues, brighter, cleaner whites are usually recommended.
3. Use indoor plants and flowers
Having plants at home is a great way to improve your wellbeing any time of year. Among the numerous benefits they provide, plants and flowers will add colour and lovely scent to your interior and bring nature into your home.
During Spring, investing in some indoor plants and flowers is an absolute must if you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive way to spruce up your home and embrace the energy that comes with the new season[3].
Spring is the perfect time of year for tulips, daffodils, eucalyptus and hyacinths – take advantage of all the seasonal blooms in your local grocery store and add a dash of colour with little expense. Besides fresh flowers, faux plants in colour-coordinated planters can be another great solution to updating any blank wall.
Some interior design gurus even suggest ensuring[4] every room has flowers. It won’t take too much effort, and it will really help to lift the place. This won’t require any sophisticated flower arrangements, just a few fresh-picked flowers, everyday bouquets and even a sprig or two of perfectly hued blooms will do wonders to make your home feel more inviting and ready for the warmer months.
4. Switch up your bedding
Spring is usually a time to put away our winter clothes and bring out the lighter, Spring/Summer outfits. The same applies to our bedding. With many shops announcing their Spring sales already, why not head out to the store to treat yourself to a new set of sheets, a nice brightly coloured throw, or a new selection of scatter cushions.
As the experts at Homes and Gardens said, “swap your textiles for lighter-weight fabrics – wools for silks, velvets for wovens[5]” and you’ll never go wrong.
A common choice to bring Spring into our homes is to add a floral print fabric to your room. Using the primary colours already in your room, pick out a floral fabric with at least one of those primary colours in it to bring it all together (the more, the better).
It's also recommended that lighter bedding is accompanied by bold, bright-coloured throw pillows. There is no easier or more accessible way to lighten up a space and instantly add a pop of colour to a room than changing up the pillows.
5. Invest in light spring-scented candles
Now that we’ve taken care of the décor, it’s time to appeal to our senses. Scents are a big part of Spring and can have a huge influence on our mood and wellbeing. For the new season, floral scents such as jasmine, lavender, and honeysuckle scented candles give a lovely touch of freshness whether you choose to place them in the kitchen, living room or bedrooms.
6. Change bulbs
Light bulbs are a massive differentiator too when it comes to how your home, the colour of the walls and interior appear and make us feel. Change your bulbs from yellow, more common for the winter season, to white to make your home look brighter and airier for months to come. White bulbs have a higher lumen output compared to their counterparts and will therefore make the ambience lighter and more akin to daytime.
7. Accessorise
Create beautiful accents around your home by purchasing (or crafting your own) bright accessories. From hand-painted ceramics, to colourful knick-knacks and stylish coffee table books, the options to create beautiful accents around your home are truly limitless.
If your house has a mantel – decorating it for the season is one of the easiest and most satisfying ways of bringing Spring vibes to your space. Here, potted plants and a collection of white vases are all it takes to freshen this space up for spring.
Who doesn’t love leafy wall art? It’s the go-to, number one option that can help us recreate Spring in our own homes. Create a botanical statement by layering empty seed packets along a blank wall or go for an over-the-top wall installation, and you’re guaranteed to enjoy your choice of art that will attract lots of compliments.
8. Declutter your home
‘Tis the season of Spring cleaning. Spend some time getting rid of unwanted, damaged or not-so-pretty items, and tuck away the ones that are not being used. Put all non-essential pieces away and leave only your main centre pieces. In the process, you might even rediscover items that can be given new life or reinvented for the new season.
You can even ‘shop’ around your home – yes, your home. Have a good look around the house. If you spot any good, multifunctional pieces switch them up from the bedroom to the common space and vice versa. You’ll be amazed at how far it can go in giving your rooms a new appeal that won’t cost you anything.
Spring infused home
The design of our homes is an integral part of our wellbeing. It influences the way we feel and the quality of our time spent indoors. With Spring upon our doorstep, there is no better time to freshen up our home and welcome the new season in style.
Keeping our windows sparkling clean is essential for ensuring we maximise the amount of light coming into our rooms. Add a fresh lick of paint or incorporate the colour white into your décor for a larger-looking, lighter home. Using indoor plants and flowers is another great way to bring nature into our home. Changing up our textile and bedding into brighter, lighter and even floral-themed colours promises to provide an instant feeling of warmer days to come.
Light spring-scented candles, combined with white bulbs will help create a lighter, airier ambience in every room. Last but not least, take some time to declutter, switch around your existing décor or furniture pieces from one room to another, and enjoy the benefits of a Spring-infused home.
