The Best Ultimate Guide to Home Decorating for Spring
In this guide to home decorating for spring, we’ll explore some of the most delightful and easiest ways to invite the season’s vibrancy into every corner of our living spaces.
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As the first whispers of spring begin to weave their magic across the landscape, our hearts and minds open wide to the promise of renewal and beauty.
Even though I love the coziness of a winter evening at home, this time of year I begin to feel a restless yearning to leave behind the gray, dreary days of winter when the trees are bare of their beautiful green leaves.
I’d much rather embrace the warmth and color of spring, where blooms burst forth in a kaleidoscope of colors and the air is filled with the fresh promise of new beginnings.
This fresh, springtime vibe isn’t just something I want to step into outdoors; it’s something I want to bring right into my living spaces.
So, let’s talk about beautiful spring decor ideas and the many elements that we can use to give our homes a bit of that spring magic for this new season of the year.
Color
When I think about spring, it’s like the world goes from gray and more gray to a full-on technicolor color scheme.
I’m talking about the vivid blue of a cloudless sky, lively greens that feel like walking through a lush garden, and those pops of floral colors that just scream “spring is here!”
Even if you’re a person who decorates mostly with neutrals, there are myriad ways to add pops of fresh color for spring.
One of my favorite, no-fuss ways to bring a burst of spring color into a living space is with throw pillows. If you’re looking for an easy spring update, this one is for you.
Seriously, they’re like magic. Swap out those heavier, darker winter ones for lighter, brighter options. Think pillows in shades of sky blue, sunny yellow, or even vibrant floral patterns that mimic the season’s flowers.
It’s an easy switch that can make your whole room feel brand new. Plus, it’s like giving your couch, or your bed, a little mini-makeover without having to redecorate the whole space.
A floral pillow is the perfect way to dip your toes into the season’s colors, making your home feel refreshed and ready for spring.
If you happen to have a chair or bench in your entryway, load it up with colorful spring-like pillows.
My next secret weapon for adding color to my rooms is with the use of accessories.
Decorative plates, vases, and even books can seriously ramp up that wonderful fresh spring feeling in your spaces.
Accessories are like the sprinkles on a cupcake—they might not be the main ingredient, but they sure make everything a lot more delicious, metaphorically speaking.
Plus, they’re super easy to switch out, which means you can play around with different colors and styles without a big commitment.
Something as simple as a colorful piece of artwork and a potted plant may be all that you need to spruce up your entryway.
Spring Flowers
Now, let’s talk flowers—both faux and fresh. There’s nothing quite like the sight of them to signal that the spring season has truly arrived.
Whether using faux flowers or fresh flowers, they are the workhorse in the world of spring home decor.
With the approach of warmer weather, the daffodils and crocuses are popping their sweet heads out of the ground and it’s the perfect time to bring some of that into my own home.
Long floral stems in a tall vase add color and drama to a fireplace mantel.
A pot of Shasta daisies from the grocery store adds life and is a pretty focal point on a coffee table.
You don’t need fancy floral arrangements. A simple trio of grocery store flowers marching down the center of a kitchen table will brighten the whole kitchen.
Floral arrangments don’t have to be anything fancy either. Plop a handful of artificial hydrangea stems into a container to brighten up a dining room sideboard.
A dough bowl filled with faux or real dried hydrangeas, a bird’s nest, and other natural elements makes a pretty display in the center of a dining table.
Pops of floral color go a long way, so there’s no need to go overboard. But – adding a few spots of vibrant spring florals will make winter-dreary spaces feel alive and inviting.
Build your collection of faux spring flowers by keeping an eye on in-season sales and by shopping after the season has ended.
Before you know it, you’ll have quite the collection to choose from!
Greenery for Spring
In my opinion, greenery is the unsung hero of spring decor. It brings a true sense of life and freshness into our homes and is perfect for capturing the essence of spring’s rebirth.
Adding greenery, whether with a potted plant or even branches cut from your garden, creates a bridge between the outdoors and the interior of your home.
Incorporating greenery doesn’t have to be complicated. Something as simple as a tall, leafy indoor plant can fill an empty corner with life.
Smaller plants are perfect for tucking into a spot on an end table.
I love to add bits of faux greenery to places where it would be difficult to maintain a live plant or in a space that receives very little natural light, such as on the shelves of my entertainment center.
For a truly effortless nod to the season, place a few stems of fresh greenery in a vase.
I love placing my very favorite faux greenery stems in the pair of vases on my fireplace mantel. They look fantastic, no matter what else I may decorate the fireplace with.
Spring greenery doesn’t have to be in the form of a plant or leafy stems. Single or multiple faux boxwood orbs look great displayed in a bowl.
I use them all over the house.
Add a simple touch of spring greenery by creating a moss bowl. This is a super easy project that can be customized to any look or container type.
Greenery has the flexibility to match any decor style. It’s all about choosing the right plant in the right container that complements your space.
Remember, the goal is to mimic the awakening of nature in your home. Greenery is a simple touch that can make all the difference, turning your home into a springtime sanctuary.
Check out this spring home tour HERE, where the focus was on decorating with greenery for spring.
Trays
You may not equate trays with spring decorating, but I believe they are an absolute necessity.
They’re incredibly practical and have a wonderful way of grounding a vignette.
Trays are perfect for corraling small items so that they look like an intentional collection instead of a haphazard display.
Any spring centerpiece or vignette always has more presence and looks more ‘important’ and cohesive when the components are grouped together in a tray.
They can be used virtually anywhere and are especially good for creating a display surface on an upholstered coffee table.
Even though they can be found in a wide variety of materials, I prefer trays made with wicker or rattan.
We all know that wicker and rattan go hand-in-hand with warm weather making it the perfect texture to bring a bit of a laid-back spring vibe to the indoors.
Bunnies
Bunnies aren’t just for Easter. To me, it just wouldn’t be spring in my house without a bunny (or three) on display.
Anyone who knows me at all knows that these sweet little creatures are a favorite of mine.
They bring a joyful and lighthearted touch to any space and are synonymous with spring.
Incorporating bunny decor into your home doesn’t mean you have to go full-on Easter egg hunt (unless you want to, of course!).
The key to successfully incorporating them is to keep it tasteful and not go overboard. Too many and you wind up with too much.
I’m picky about the type of bunnies that I use too. I steer away from any that are too cutesy. Instead, I look for bunnies that seamlessly fit into my existing decor.
A few strategically placed bunny figurines on a bookshelf or mantel can add a sweet, seasonal touch without overwhelming your space.
Don’t forget about your outdoor space! I have several concrete bunnies located around the exterior of my home.
My favorite, who has lived with me for years, is named Henry. You’ll find him at the top of the steps at my front door, sporting a seasonal bow, ready to greet anyone who comes to visit.
So, there you have it—my plug for using bunnies in your spring decor. They aren’t just cute; they’re like little symbols of all the joy and freshness spring brings.
Whether you’re setting up a welcome committee with characters like Henry on your front porch or sneaking some bunny charm into your living room, maybe they’ll bring a little extra hop of joy into your step, too.
Easter Tablescapes
Easter is like the unofficial kick-off to all things spring in the home, isn’t it?
I don’t set a table for spring, per se, but I do love to set my dining table for Easter, which does double-duty as spring decor for my dining room.
Setting an Easter table gives me an excuse to use more bunnies, Easter eggs, and the color palette of beautiful pastel colors that I associate with spring.
I don’t typically decorate around my home with pastels, but they fit right in on an Easter table.
Setting an Easter table isn’t just about looking forward to the meal. Since spring and Easter are all about new life, setting a special table is just one more way to celebrate the arrival of warm weather, longer days, and the blossoming of nature.
The Easter decor on the table creates a feast for the eyes in my dining room and is my way of embracing and celebrating the beauty of joy surrounding the return of spring!
Here’s to the arrival of spring – a season filled with light, color, and the promise of new beginnings, making every day a little brighter and every moment a bit more beautiful. Happy spring decorating!
FAQ’s about spring decorating
Spring Room Tours
Take a tour of these rooms in my home to get even more ideas to inspire you.
Great tips Suzy! I love the vignettes you have in the dining room! I really like lanterns and have several in m,y home. Since my style is coastal, it just makes sense to have lanterns! I like mixing different styles and textures with the lanterns. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the spring ideas. I am in a warm climate for another month so spring is here. The spring flowers are blooming and it s nice to get your inspiration so when I get home, I can dig in.
Beautiful arrangements! I’m so ready for Spring. Where did you get the box you have your coffee and cocoa stored?
Hi Jeanine. If you’ll click on the image of the box below the image of my coffee bar (directly below where it says “Get The Look”), it will take you directly to one you can purchase that is similar to mine. 😀
I like the tray with your birdhouse and terrarium. The colors look so much like a spring day! I am so ready for warm springtime!
Great ideas for Spring! I love the pops of color that your arrangements bring.
You are always an inspiration. I make at least a few seasonal changes every month in my house (I work full time and am getting “older”) but that is my treat to myself, to make a comfortable pretty place to occasionally relax! Thank you for the extra push I sometimes need to make the time.
Great ideas Suzy. Thank you for posting!
Nice ideas!!! =)
Hi Suzy, I love the Greenhouse you used on your breakfront, can you tell me where to buy one?
Thanks, Celeste
Hi Celeste. I don’t see what you’re asking about in any of the images in this blog post. Can you tell me more specifically what you’re asking about?
Hi Suzy, I think it was in February 2017. It was in the dinning room on the break front under your shelves
Hi Suzy , you used it in the den behind your sofa as well…..
Thanks,
Celeste
Ok, now I know what you’re asking about! It came from At Home a while back, but I still see them in the store.
Thank you for your time! You have opened my decorating mind and now I think out of the box!
Celeste
I live in Scotland and generally we don’t decorate seasonally here but as a very regular visitor to the states I love the tradition of seasonal decorations! I’m all in changing up every excuse I have. Saves me from getting the paint can every 5 minutes?! Guess I just get bored easily x
How lovely to have a visitor all the way from Scotland! I would love to visit your part of the world one day.
So many pretty ideas! Would love the source for the blue and white urns on your mantel, I tried to figure it out from the various links before I asked, but couldn’t find it, thanks!
Here you go: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Floral-Wedding/Vases-Containers/Vases/Blue-White-Floral-Vase/p/115447
I bought them on sale. They aren’t on sale this week, so they should be next week. 😀
Thank you so much!
Hi Suzy!
I was looking at your post this week regarding how to style shelves. I went to the post where you showed the before and after of your home office. You mentioned you wish you knew where your mail sorter behind your desk came from. I typed in some of the road names. The sorter is from Mumbai, India. Nariman Point is there and SantaCruz is a suburb of Mumbai. The story of how the sorter made it here would be interesting!
Julie
Everything looks so beautiful dressed for spring. My favorite colors and decor too. The cherry On top is the ceramic parrot in the little gilded cage ❤️. So adorable. On your coffee table is the small wood box a miniature Lane cedar chest? I have two, mine and my mom’s.
Thank you! I’m so happy to see color returning to the world of home decor. The little wooden box that you’re asking about is actually a cigar box from a thrift store. 🙂
I am DYING to decorate for Spring but I have had a pinched nerve in my back since the beginning of Dec. and a LOT of pain. So it’s really tough to do anything. It is making me crazy. There are SO many things in this post that I love. I didn’t know you had gotten on the blue and white team!!!!!! It all looks beautiful. Can you share where you got the 2 blue and white bunnies? I have been looking for some for years. I also love your beautiful, colorful table! Love the yellow mugs! I just subscribed, and am so glad to be following again/ Take care, Suzi.
Hi Pinky! So nice to hear from you. I’m sorry that you’re suffering with a pinched nerve. I know those can be super painful. So happy to have you following again! Here’s a link to the bunnies: https://graceharriscollection.com/products/blue-and-white-fishnet-bunny-figurine-pair?_pos=4&_sid=6e6fe7941&_ss=r
Love all your spring decorating and decore. Love mostly the plate shelf you have on the wall, hanging over your buffet.