If our mood fluctuated at much as the weather, we’d all be in therapy. But finally, this weekend, the temperature aligned with our calendars. It’s official: Spring is here.
What better way to welcome the new season than giving your home an instant update?
“Brighten up everyone,” advises Scott & Cooner owner Lloyd Scott. “From rugs and sofas to casegoods and lighting, nothing says ‘spring’ like color.”
Here, easy, breezy ways to spruce up your space for the warm-weather months ahead.
Artful Accessories
Pillows, vases, rugs, and throws are all simple and cost-effective ways to change up a room’s personality. Replace dark, winter-appropriate accessories with pretty pastels and cheery brights.
Scott & Cooner’s multi-hued Bandas collection adapts to any space. Its ingenious modular design lets you change up your look as often as you change your mind.
Read the Room
“Spring brings just as many new books on home design and style to our bookstore as the winter holidays do,” says Interabang Books partner/marketer Kyle Hall. “In addition to offering gift-giving occasions, spring signals renewal. Add fantastic, inspiring photography to the mix and it’s irresistible to customers who want to freshen up their homes—or at least their coffee tables!”
From a pure design perspective, use an aesthetically-pleasing mix of books to style your coffee table like a pro. The experts at Interabang can help you find titles that appeal to both your interests and home décor.
Tony Tablescapes
Set the perfect seasonal table with colorful dishes, glassware, tablecloths, placemats, and more. “Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation, so adding pastel colors, either in your table runner, fabric, or napkins adorning the table, is a simple way to mimic the happenings in nature,” interior designer Marissa Whitley Tago told Elle Décor.
Curated Creative Director Lindsey Katalan works with a green color scheme to play off the beginning of spring. “When working with your everyday white china, you can still have a completely over-the-top tablescape by using colorful essentials—flatware, napkin rings, crystalware, and table linens.”
Luxe Linens
White is always right—according to the website Soak and Sleep, it’s the top Instagrammable bedroom. And with vacation options still limited, crisp white bedding recreates the feel of a luxury hotel without leaving home.
The website also predicts 2021’s more positive outlook will be reflected in interior design. “Experimental, bold colors are reflective of an optimistic attitude, so it is likely we will see strong, daring colors continuing to be popular bed linen choices.”
Well-Appointed Windows
Sheers are a perennial favorite: They provide some privacy, yet still allow warm spring sunlight to permeate the room. Use under an existing treatment or all by themselves.
Designer Sheila Bridges’ exclusive new roller shade collection at The Shade Store features five joyful patterns including her acclaimed Harlem Toile du Juoy designs. The showroom also offers nature-inspired fabrics from Victoria Hagan, available for roman shades, draperies, and cornices.
Seasonal Seating
Swap traditional seating for natural materials like wicker, rattan, and bamboo. Or reupholster existing chairs using a cheerful, spring-inspired fabric.
Apropos Artwork
Create a seasonally-appropriate vibe with a few new paintings or photographs. Think bright colors, summery landscapes, and anything inspired by nature.
Stylish Shades
Change the lamp shades on chandeliers, sconces, floor lamps, and table lamps. Try something fun and brightly colored that blends seamlessly with your interiors.
Scents of Spring
With home still serving as refuge, a mood-lifting candle instantly says spring. This, of course, means different things to different people, from green and earthy to full and flowery. One Harper’s Bazaar editor admits to buying candles simply because they look so chic.
Those with allergies or sensitivities may want to opt for a more natural approach. British designer Tom Dixon’s splurge-worthy Elements diffusers will amp up the scent in your space all season long. An added, sustainably-minded plus: Each luxury container is designed for a second life.
Fresh Florals
While every season boasts its own uniquely stunning blooms, nothing rivals the bounty and beauty of springtime flowers. Whether you’re entertaining or looking for everyday arrangements—shopping the flower market or your own backyard—a beautiful bouquet or arrangement instantly brings the outdoors, in.
