Lovin' Lately no. 23
Spring decor swaps for everyone
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Spring is here, and with it comes that irresistible urge to refresh everything. Your routines, your home, your hair, and maybe even your mindset. I’ve been in full-on nesting mode lately (must be the longer days and warmer light), and it’s amazing how a few tiny tweaks can make everything feel a little lighter and brighter. Let’s fluff the pillows, light a floral candle, and pretend we’ve got our lives together.
Spring Decor Ideas to Spruce Up Your Home for the Season
Spring isn’t just for refreshing your wardrobe, it’s also the perfect excuse to give your home a seasonal update. As the days get longer and the air feels lighter, why not bring that same energy indoors? Think fresh blooms, vibrant pops of color, breezy linens, and the scent of something floral floating through the air. Whether it’s a cheerful throw pillow on the couch or a charming wreath on the front door, a few simple swaps can instantly make your space feel like spring.
1. Freshen up your bathroom
The bathroom might not be the first place that comes to mind for a spring refresh, but a few thoughtful updates can make a big difference. Swap in a fresh shower curtain, a cheerful bathmat, or some plush towels in playful colors or patterns to instantly brighten the space. These small changes can turn your everyday routine into something you actually look forward to—because who doesn’t love a cute, feel-good bathroom?
Checkered Flower Bath Towel from Anthropologie
Bath Mat from Anthropolgie
Floral Shower Curtain from Threshold at Target
Apothecary Glass Bath Accessories from West Elm
2. Show off your produce
Take a cue from Dakota Johnson and turn your fruit into functional decor by arranging it in a chic bowl. Not only is it a smart way to store your produce, but it also adds an effortless splash of color to your kitchen. Place it on your counter or dining table for a quick and easy centerpiece that’s as pretty as it is practical.
Stoneware Bowl from Anthropolgie
Prong Fruit Bowl from West Elm
Metal Wire 2-Tier Fruit Basket by Threshold from Target
3. Swap out your art
One of the easiest ways to freshen up your decor is by swapping your artwork. Whether it’s within your gallery wall, on your kitchen counter, above your mantel, or on your side table. For example, if you currently have dark, moody landscape art on your entryway table, swap it with a print that includes pastel colors throughout instead. Easy changes like this can take your home from muted winter vibes to bright and fresh spring vibes in no time.
Lemons Vintage Framed Wall Art
Already, not Yet - Landscape Collection
4. Change up your scents
Whether you keep a candle lit during your daily Teams calls or always light a favorite fragrance as you wind down for the evening, why not switch up your scents in honor of the new season?
Pura Refill Fern Moss from Anthropologie
Etched Glass Candle from Pottery Barn
Grapefruit Nectar Scented Candle from H&M
Glass Jasmine and Ylang Ylang Jar Candle from Target
5. Swap your table linens and accents
Your kitchen table deserves a little seasonal love! Personally, I’m someone who gets an irrational amount of joy from setting the table for dinner. Even if I’m just ordering a pizza, I really enjoy using nice glassware, napkins, and silverware because it makes the end of the day a little more celebratory.
I adore delicate glassware and linen napkins in bright colors for spring. I especially love to use all shades of blue and green in the spring to ease into more color!
Stoneware Dinner Plates from West Elm
Portuguese Stoneware Low Bowls from Anthropologie
Floral Napkin Set from West Elm
Glass Drinkware from Crate & Barrel
Jute Decorative Charger from Target
6. Add light touches
Want to embrace light and airy living room ideas? Tuck those flannel blankets into storage and embrace lighter accents. Try switching dark, heavy pottery for a hand-blown glass vase. Switch outPillows and blankets will be changed to lighter colors and linen textures.
Lightweight Textured Throw Blanket by Brooklinen
Stripe Throw Pillow from Amazon
Fluted Glass Vase from Amazon
Glass Vase from H&M
Metal Watering Can from Hearth & Hand at Target
7. Change out your coffee table books
Don’t forget to give your coffee table a springtime refresh, too. “I always change out my coffee table books,” said designer Muzynoski. “So while I had all neutrals out for winter, I might pick out some fun colored covers like pinks and greens for spring.” Not only will these books work as spring living room decor, but they’ll also give you and your guests something pretty to peruse while hanging out on the sofa.
Super Bloom: A Field Guide to Flowers for Every Gardener Coffee Table Book
Veranda Waterside Living: Inspired Interior Design
8. Shop your own home
It’s easy to feel tempted by every new home decor trend, but truthfully, you don’t need to buy a single thing to give your space a fresh spring vibe. One of my favorite tricks? Shopping my own storage. I keep a few bins of decor tucked away in the garage—pieces I love, even if they’re not always on display. When I’m craving a seasonal refresh, I simply swap a few things in and out. Most of the items are timeless, so mixing them up makes my home feel new without spending a dime.
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