14 Ways to Update Your Home for the Season
Spring is finally rolling in, and if your home is still stuck in winter hibernation mode – drab blankets and moody candles – it’s time to hit refresh.
As a designer who lives for seasonal pivots (and also hates spending money), I’m sharing 14 effortless ways to make your space feel lighter, brighter, and ready for sunshine. Let’s go.
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1. Swap Out Heavy Textiles for Light & Breezy Vibes
Ditch the wool throws and velvet pillows. You can replace them with linen curtains, cotton slipcovers, and sheer throw blankets in soft pastels or earthy neutrals.
Easy tip: Toss a lightweight, fringed rug over your darker winter one for instant texture without commitment.
#seasonaldecor swap #springtextile #lightweighthomefabrics
2. Bring. In. All. The. Plants.
Nothing screams spring like greenery. Grab a fiddle leaf fig, a snake plant, or a bundle of eucalyptus (Trader Joe’s, I see you).
You can arrange them in woven baskets or terracotta pots for that “I-definitely-wake-up-at-6am-to-meditate” energy.
#indoorgardeningideas #springgreenery #plantstylingtip
3. Declutter Like You’re Marie Kondo’s Spring Intern
Open those windows and let the stale energy OUT.
You can donate unused coats and organize that junk drawer. A clutter-free space = instant serotonin.
#springcleaningchecklist, #homeorganizationhacks, #minimalistrefresh
4. Play with Pastels (But Keep It Chill)
You don’t need to repaint your walls. You can add sage green accent pillows, blush table runners, or just pastel pink flowers in a vase. These subtle pops feel fresh.
#pastelhomeaccents #seasonalcolorpalettes #springdecortrends
5. Switch Up Your Artwork
You can rotate your gallery wall with botanical prints, abstract landscapes, or vintage travel posters. Thrift stores are goldmines for cheap, frame-worthy art. Or DIY some watercolor doodles – no one needs to know.
#seasonalwalldecor #affordableartswaps #springinspiredartwork
6. Bring in the Florals (Literally)
Fresh flowers are a no-brainer. Pop a bouquet of tulips, daffodils, or peonies into a cute vase, and boom, your room’s got a new energy.
Pro tip: if you’re not about the upkeep of real flowers, faux ones have gotten crazy realistic. No shame in that game.
#freshflowers #flowerarrangementtips #cutevases
7. Layer in Natural Materials
Think rattan trays, jute placemats, or a seagrass basket for magazines. These earthy textures scream “spring picnic” without the ants.
#organichomedecor #naturalmaterialstyling #sustainablespringupdate
8. Let the Light In (And Fake It If You Must)
Clean your windows, then ditch heavy drapes for sheer panels. If your place is a cave, you can add plug-in wall sconces or a sunrise alarm clock. Warm, diffused light = instant golden hour vibes.
#springlightingideas #brighteningdarkspaces #naturallightoptimization
9. Style a Spring Entryway
Your entryway sets the tone. You can hang a woven wreath, toss down a floral doormat, and add a small tray for sunglasses/keys. Bonus points for a citrus-scented candle (hello, seasonal delusion).
#entrywayrefresh #seasonalfoyerdecor #functionalspringstyling
10. Update Your Bedding
An easy one. You can switch your fennel sheets to organic cotton or linen bedding in crisp white or soft sage. You can add a quilt folded at the foot of the bed for that breezy, styled look.
#springbeddingideas #seasonalbedroomupdate #lightweightlinens
11. Create a Coffee Table Vignette
Clear off the clutter and style a tray with art books, a petite bud vase, and a ceramic bowl for remotes (or snacks, no judgment). You can rotate in spring coffee table books about gardens or travel.
#coffeetablestyling #seasonalcenterpieces #springlivingroomdeco
12. Refresh Your Table Setting
You can bring spring even into your kitchen. Swap winter china for mismatched pastel plates, linen napkins, and speckled flatware. Even Tuesday tacos deserve a little ambiance.
#springtabledecor #seasonaldiningideas #casualentertainingtips
13. Rearrange Your Furniture
Most of the time, you don’t need to buy new stuff – you just need to move it around. Try repositioning your sofa, swapping out side tables, or even just shifting your wall art. A new layout can make your space feel brand-new without spending a dime
#furniturerearrangement #livingroomrefresh #furniturelayout
14. DIY a Seasonal Scent
Ditch those wintery, spicy candles for something fresher, like citrus, lavender, or eucalyptus. Or go big with a reed diffuser in a dreamy spring scent.
#springhomefragrance #DIYnaturalscents #seasonal aromatherapy