A range of easy, effortless ways to redecorate means there is no excuse not to bring the warmer weather inside.
With spring being the season of new life, hope and warmth, anything heavy and dark in a home needs to make way for lighter textures and colours.
Get organized
But firstly, start the spring fling with a full organization and declutter.
This is a great way to re-energize both properties and people. Include a complete window and door screen clean as well as washing porches.
Next, go through your wardrobe and linen cupboards and switch winter items to spring ones (remembering to wash the winter items first before packing them away until next fall).
This is where colourful quilts and light couch slipcovers can come into their own.
Natural beauty
With so many flowers blooming in spring, it would be a shame for them not to be appreciated in every room.
So pick some of the prettiest, scented favourites – not forgetting herbs and fruits – and ensure your home features freshly-washed and filled vases.
Filling baskets or vintage metal watering cans with greenery is another great way to bring spring inside, while front-door garden wreaths will delight guests.
Windows and artwork
Windows that are now wide open can also feature sheer curtains, rather than the heavier ones of winter that keep out the cold. Or consider taking down the drapes altogether and simply enjoy the new spring sunshine.
Continue the spring fling by adding bright and cheerful artwork and other décor to the home including hand towels and shower curtains in the bathrooms.
Keep it light
Yet another easy way to bring spring indoors is to upgrade, or switch over, light fittings to something fresher such as a new chandelier or a string of fairy lights.
Keen renovators itching to do more to bring spring inside can recolor their home – or just a part of it – with a new coat of paint.
However, remember repainting even one room can be a large and exhausting job.
Freshen the fireplace
Finally, homeowners lucky enough to have an open fireplace can – after cleaning this area – replace the wood logs with a vase or basket of fresh flowers.
Consider adding greenery to the mantelpiece as well.