It’s nearly springtime! We've all been longing to see some color and waiting for the first spring bulbs to pop through the thawing soil. Inside, we’re clearing the cobwebs, opening windows and changing out heavy winter decor for bright, bold colors and lighter fabrics. Here are 7 ways to welcome the feeling of spring into your home ...
1. Add a Bird (or Two)
No,
not a real one -- an art print or sculpture
will do rather nicely, and the brighter the décor item the better! After all,
what says spring like the return of so many of the birds that we haven't had
the pleasure of seeing since late last summer?
2. Add a Splash of Sunshine With Bright Yellow
Change
out dark, wintry throw pillows for some bright yellow ones, or reupholster
your dining room chairs in the cheery hue. Just as bright yellow daffodils
brighten up a winter-to-spring landscape, a few touches of yellow will brighten
up your home for the season faster than almost any other color -- even on those
days when April showers can make your house seem a bit dark and dreary!
3. Spread Some Tulips or Paper-whites Around the
House
Whether
bright or pastel hues are your preference, tulips and Paper-whites are
quintessential spring flowers, and they’ll add a touch of elegance along with a
welcome burst of soft spring color. They also do well in pots placed in bright,
well-lit areas!
4. Paint a Bold Accent Wall
Saturate
just one wall in your living room, dining room, foyer or kitchen with a bold
spring color, like this
lively green. (It's just one wall, so it's color without too much
commitment.) Then, add something pretty, like a table with some cheerful spring
flowers or a beautiful framed art print.
5. Bring a Room to Life With Bright, Bold Throw
Pillows
Put
away the dark, cozy colors until next winter, and bring out some bright
spring-y prints and solids in bold colors for an inexpensive, but distinct
touch of spring.
6. Hang Some Gauzy Curtains
Spring
is about lightness, airiness and romance, and what better way to symbolize all
of those things than with a
billowy pair of gauzy curtains as you open a window to let some of that
fresh, mild air into your home this spring?
7. Wake up Your Front Door Area, Porch or
Sunroom
Create
a show-stopping display at your front door or in your sunroom made up entirely
of spring-blooming
bulbs in clay pots. Try tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, crocus, snowdrops,
and more exotic varieties like Peruvian daffodils (aka spider
flowers).
Looking for ways to incorporate a sunroom design into your home? See some of our eye-catching designs on Facebook at @Sunroom, on Pinterest @FourSeasonsHP or on Instagram @SunroomsWindows!