Spring decorating ideas for the new season
The French Bedroom Company
Delightful décor to put a spring in your step
It's time to spring out of winter, dust away the cobwebs and give your home a much-needed refresh. Whether you're searching for simple ways to update your interior, from colourful blooms and star centrepieces to new cushion covers and bedding, or you want to make a bold, bright change to your walls or furnishings, these inspiring spring decorating ideas are sure to rejuvenate your home for the new season ahead.
Brighten walls
Set up a seasonal gallery wall with an array of prints using complementary spring tones. Pinks and greens will rejuvenate darker living room furniture if you pop on cushions that pick out the coherent display.
Level up your lighting
Spring, the season of rebirth, is the perfect time to revitalise your interior lighting setup. From coordinating wall and floor lamps, like these stylish orb designs from houseof, to pretty pastel shades in architectural silhouettes, play with contrasting colours and styles to see your living spaces in a whole new light this spring.
Hang a natural centrepiece
Brighten dark kitchen cabinets with the help of a seasonal centrepiece of lights and greenery. Lengths of cane have been fitted to this vintage-style pendant light and dressed with natural foliage. It makes an unusual and stunning focal point that pops against the quirky bubblegum pink walls. Just make sure the arrangement is secure and clear of any lightbulbs to be fire safe.
Delve into dark green
Soft green is a staple spring colour that's timeless but for a more on-trend look go for deeper shades such as emerald or forest green. Balance the richer tones with white and neutral colours to keep the look bright. This shapely pendant light and painted green panels make this bedroom a modern country masterpiece.
Paint your shutters
Provide a neutral bedroom with a hint of spring colour by painting your shutters a refreshing new shade. It's an uplifting alternative to white and can be colour-matched to another piece of furniture or wallpaper in the room so ties the window dressing into the scheme perfectly.
Transform the home office
If you've been homeworking all winter maybe it's time to fight fatigue with a tropical home office makeover. Paste a panel of vibrant and inspiring wallpaper behind your desk and roll in a rattan desk chair. Finish with colonial-style stationery supplies.
Host a garden party
Hold a garden party indoors with beautiful blinds that echo the new life that's growing outdoors. Mother Nature's palette of green and pink teamed on a white opaque background means the look won't dull if you need some privacy or shade.
Add colour in the bathroom
Embrace new trends in the bathroom by injecting the space with glorious pattern and colour. This hexagon tile feature wall is alive with trailing leafy and floral prints that carry an exquisite vintage twist. Let the bathroom tiles do the talking with a monochrome, clean-lined sink and simple frameless mirror.
Call in cane furniture
We've been seeing wicker and cane furniture both indoors and out in bundles lately. The warm natural tone teamed with soothing curved designs creates a retro-cool texture that suits spring palettes perfectly. Enhance the Californian vibe with pampas grass and dried flowers.
Create a home spa
Give the bathroom a spring makeover, by creating a soothing bathroom sanctuary with a selection of hardy houseplants. They will love the humid atmosphere of a bathroom and will oxygenate the small space too. Refresh the whole look with green fluffy towels and a bright leaf print shower curtain will complete the lush scheme.
Paint up furniture
Renew a drab piece of wooden furniture for spring with a few coats of pastel shade chalk paint. OK, this one is professionally finished, but with so many new furniture paint shades and manufacturers on the market you could pick up a bargain to upcycle and finish the project in a weekend.
Swap out a shade
Throw fresh light on a room with new lamp shades that are pretty and uplifting. Pastel hues paired with reflective surfaces will add a refreshing yet subtle injection of spring colour and luxury to a space.
Set a country scene
Introduce woodland spring cabin looks to your home with inexpensive shiplap or plywood painted crisp white. Although it's a pale backdrop, the textured addition will add a cosy vibe that is ultra-current. Add golden sunshine shades into the room with a comfortable corner sofa upholstered in yellow fabric.
Freshen fabrics
The quickest way to refresh your cottage kitchen-diner for spring is to add uplifting linens to your table. A crisp gingham runner is a country classic while layered crockery in the same tone will make a pretty table setting. If you have time add floral cushions to chairs and hang a new roller blind in the same pattern for ultimate 'cottagecore' luxury.
Mix sorbet tones
There's nothing fresher than a lemon and lime palette and these zesty colours are softer and easier to live with when pared back to creamy pastel versions. Put them together in bold blocks of colour, meeting midway in unexpected points like this daring doorway to give any small space an instant injection of style.
'Bee' happy in the bathroom
You don't need to give a decorating scheme a complete overhaul to inject the essence of spring. A few accessory swap-outs can make a refreshing difference too. Start and finish the day with well-being in mind by adding new towels and spring blooms to your bathroom and then take a break with honey-infused bathroom products stored and displayed on a warming wooden bath caddy.
Spruce up the front door
Breathe new life into your front door with a fresh coat of paint in a new striking colour. This rich indigo tone looks bright and invigorating teamed with gold coloured brass door furniture and a vibrant yellow floral spring wreath.
Add rose hues
If floral motives aren't for you then mimic the spring vibe by going for plain petal shades instead. Pink walls and pops of sunny yellow warm a room but keep the space bright and invigorating too. A statement herringbone floor is all the pattern needed for a touch of interest in this traditional living room.
Go for greenery
An easy way to shift a wintery scheme into spring is by incorporating nature itself. As buds and shoots begin to emerge outside, add a little plant power to your interiors as well. Display an array of houseplants across different levels for a charming, eclectic look. While real foliage is ideal, low-maintenance faux plants can look just as cheery.
Create a warm welcome
After taking a battering from winter boots, it's time to replace your existing doormat with a new design bursting with colour. We love these bright, graphic mats – the perfect budget-friendly addition to your entrance.
Turn up the texture
Tactile home accessories aren't just for the chilly winter months. Add a homely, welcoming touch to a bright spring scheme with an oversized fringed lampshade in velvet and an array of tasselled cushions in uplifting pastel hues.
Show off a spring wreath
Don't restrict a decorative wreath to just Christmas. A welcoming touch whatever the season, this pretty design features pink and purple wildflowers that evoke the bountiful spring fields. Hang a seasonal wreath on the front door for a fragrant welcome or brighten up dark nooks with smaller versions around the house.
Set up sunny seating
A bright sofa may seem like a brave choice but it's the perfect uplifting focal point for the new season. Balance the bright scheme with a neutral backdrop – if sunshine or daffodil yellow upholstery is too daring a choice, go for a subtle ochre or mustard tone for a more muted look.
Clash and contrast
Peachy pastels and greys can make a dream team in contemporary schemes. To clash patterns with confidence, mix and match accessories with different patterns in a similar tonal family for an eclectic feel. Here, an unusual colour combination of yellow, blue and pink make an unlikely yet harmonious match.
Select spring motifs
Bring the outdoors in by adding a seasonal theme to your kitchen crockery. Whether it's mugs, jugs or trays, choosing an on-trend spring emblem is a great way to liven up the breakfast table and put you in a good mood for the day ahead. We challenge anyone not to smile at this charming bee print!
Embrace blue sky thinking
Don't blow away the winter blues altogether – instead, put a spin on 2020's most popular colour trend by decorating with soothing shades of sky blue for an airy and spacious look. To let the walls take centre stage, bring in light grey seating and pair with pops of contrasting colours across your soft furnishings.
Spruce up garden furniture
After a season of frost, your outdoor furniture is probably looking a little worse for wear. A good sanding and repaint will restore your benches and tables to their former glory, ready for the milder climes of spring. Arrange seating in a peaceful corner to soak up the long-awaited sunshine and dot around decorative potted plants. You'll have a front-row seat for the show as your garden starts to come alive again!
Be bold with botanical wallpaper
Walls in need of a refresh? Instead of reaching for the paintbrush, opt for a gorgeous wallpaper with a botanical pattern. Use it as a backdrop for natural blonde wood furnishings and carry the theme through with botanical prints and nature-inspired trinkets.
Awaken walls with art
If you love spring florals but don't want to commit to wallpaper, artwork could be a versatile and attractive alternative. Overlapping floral prints on this bedroom wall offer a relaxed and vintage feel. Delicate bird-print bed linen and a bright yellow quilted bed frame add to the eclectic spring vibe.
Make a moveable display
Create a cheerful flower display on a tray that can easily be moved from room to room. Use typical spring blooms that are seasonally available such as daffodils, hyacinths and tulips. Break up the stems and pop them in vases and jugs across staggered heights for an effortless spring centrepiece.
Repaint kitchen cupboards
Soothing minty green is the ultimate shade to bring spring indoors this season. If your kitchen is looking a little lacklustre, repaint cupboard doors with this versatile shade of pale green. Cost-effective and relatively straightforward, it's a great way to transform an uninspiring kitchen without splashing out.
Get garden rooms ready
It's time to awaken your garden: head out into your shed or outdoor room and dust away cobwebs, spruce up your tools and have a general tidy up. Inspect the building itself and if necessary repair and protect external walls. Inside, give internal surfaces a fresh lick of paint and add a few touches to make the space feel homely – we love this pretty pair of leaf-print curtains.
Overhaul your hallway
Your hallway is a high-traffic area, so it can become pretty weathered from use throughout the year. As we roll into spring, patch up any paintwork, paying particular attention to the skirting boards which can get easily scuffed. Don't forget to pack away the bulky winter coats until next year and hang up your softer spring layers.
Work wonders with white
Give your living room a refreshing lift by dressing up a neutral white scheme with bright spring shades. Here, warm sunshine yellow and vibrant green bring the hues of the garden indoors. Carefully coordinated accessories like the gold candle holders, vases and lamp complete the look. The best bit? These can easily be swapped out for darker furnishings when autumn rolls around.
Give cushions a seasonal update
Changing cushions is probably the easiest update you can make to a living room. Springtime signals the awakening of new life, so baby woodland animal motifs or colourful insect patterns are a great way to bring the outside in. Pull the new colours together with additional accessories in the same theme, such as etched candle motifs and endearing ornaments.
Lighten up window dressings
Take down heavy curtains that once kept the winter cold at bay and replace them with lighter fabrics such as cotton or linen. Light and airy, they won't get in the way when you want to open French doors and windows when the temperature rises. Floral patterns and botanical prints are an easy way to introduce a spring sentiment.
Makeover with a mural
To add a little atmosphere to an uninspiring room, opt for a bright and seasonal wall mural – this meadow scene in soft watercolour tones creates a tranquil focal point. Use pale yellows, blues and oranges to pull the look together, echoing the key hues of the mural across your furnishings.
Update pendant lights
For an easy spring makeover, update decorative lampshades and pendants with something lighter for the warmer months. These soft, two-tone fixtures are the perfect way to frame an Easter dining table with their simple, fluted shape.
Renew kitchen linens
Refresh your kitchen linen store with crisp new tea towels to put a spring in your step while washing up. Cheerful yellow gingham prints and bunny designs are cute and whimsical, while bunches of pretty daffodils on shelves and windowsills will bring out the sunny hue of the fabric.
Add a lick of paint
Consider repainting a room for a quick and effective seasonal update. If you only have a weekend to spare, one feature wall can make just as much impact. Here, pink and white walls create a fresh and airy look, while a touch of black adds a contemporary contrast.
Pair pink and green
Elegant and uplifting, pink and green is a classic springtime combo. Referencing petals and foliage, it's the perfect palette to refresh traditional or country schemes for the season ahead. Whether you add green cushions to a pink sofa, hang lightweight curtains with blossom prints or simply add a huge vase of hyacinths and tulips to your side table, you can't go wrong with this colour duo.
Plump for a paint effect
If you're feeling daring, there's no need to stick to one spring shade on your walls. This stunning pastel paint effect in an adventurous geometric design makes an amazing focal point. Cushions in the same soft hues complete the scheme, while a gold side table and pendant light add a lustrous finish.
Show off glorious glassware
Reorganise your shelves and push pretty glassware to the front to add a country-inspired touch to your spring scheme. These green-hued jars and vases, paired with duckling ornaments and sprigs of flowers, evoke an idyllic lakeside scene bursting with new life.
Style up the nightstand
As part of your bedroom deep clean, don't forget to style up your bedside table. Go for a light, metallic table that will reflect the light, with a lower shelf to conceal items you don't want to display, such as hand cream and earplugs. Then create an uplifting display above; pop one or two dinky succulents across a few books and choose a quirky statement lamp like this exposed Edison lightbulb design.
Revive a winter scheme
Give a cosy living room a breath of fresh air with a few lighthearted additions that will make all the difference. This grey sofa and dark floor have been refreshed for spring with a bright floral rug, matching cushions and pretty leaf-print roller blinds.
Purchase pretty bed linen
What could be an easier way to welcome in the new season than swapping out your old bedding for a fresh spring-inspired design? This romantic set features delicate yellow flowers set against a crisp white backdrop. Pair with an ochre headboard and whitewashed wall panelling for a fresh country-style bedroom scheme that's simply charming.
Run with white and yellow
If you prefer to keep things simple, a timeless spring palette of white and yellow is a sure-fire way to create a stylish, seasonal space. In this welcoming living room, the colour scheme has been inverted across the sofa and armchair to add a fun twist to this interior classic.
Create a seasonal centrepiece
Swap out spice-scented winter candles for lighter versions that will fill a room with fresh petals, soft cotton and cut grass. Dress up your display by creating a themed tableau, like this Easter-inspired nest centrepiece, made from twigs, feathers and painted eggs. How adorable is the little climbing Easter bunny on the side?
Reorganise the utility room
'Tis the season for a sparkling clean home. Make spring cleaning a joy rather than a chore by clearing out and rearranging cupboards in your utility space. Lay out your good intentions by displaying cleaning equipment on easy-to-access open shelves in attractive rattan storage boxes and vintage-style tin containers.
Give ceramics a facelift
Liven up your kitchen ceramics and crockery with shades of soft blue, pale yellow and lavender. Use these colours to brighten up your kitchen with new bowls, mugs, storage jars and even small appliances to give your work surfaces plenty of pastel-hued seasonal joy.
Go full-on with flowers
Create a spring dining table that will steal the show. Start with a lavender tablecloth and create a wow-factor centrepiece with an explosion of bright blooms. Position tall vases and a string of foliage along the table runner and hide surprise chocolate eggs for Easter. Decorative painted eggs on dinner plates will add a personalised finish.
Add a sprinkling of Scandi
Blonde wood and painted white furniture are a great way to lighten up a kitchen-diner for spring. The 'less is more' mantra is great for fans of Scandi decor – this scheme features a few pieces of colourful crockery and a geometric light shade to add a pop of colour to the pared-back palette.
Pick pastel hues
From dusky pinks to pale blues, pastel interiors continue to catch our eye and take over our Instagram feeds. A linen sofa layered with soft pastel cushions will give a neutral living room a pretty pink update. Pair with a display of architectural vases and candle holders in similar hues for a coordinating focal point.
Try two-tone
You don't need to do a complete repaint to prepare your home for spring. Sometimes small changes to your walls can make a big difference. Here, a simple two-tone feature wall in white and pale grey adds a fresh, modern feel without taking up too much time. We love this pebble-style floor too, which adds a touch of seaside character.
Evoke distant climes
The nomadic trend is perfect for bedrooms at this time of year, as it's all about sun-bleached tones and plenty of organic texture. Layer a bed with tactile furnishings and eclectic prints – don't forget fringing tassels and pompoms for the perfect finish.
Create a coastal vibe
Drench your room in nature-inspired shades from the coast for an eclectic seaside feel. Maximise the space with a white backdrop and then fill the room with furnishings in shades of pebble grey, soft beige and deep blue. This cosy living room evokes the ocean lifestyle with natural and wicker furniture, printed pictures of fish and a clean, classic palette.
Channel a cottage garden
Be inspired by spring buds and create a cottage garden aesthetic in your living room with enlarged floral prints in soft and romantic shades. This timeless fabric is perfect for a love seat, while pops of pink and blue across the cushions add a bold, modern touch.
Brighten up the bathroom
For quirky home décor inspiration, head for the riotous hues and clashing patterns of Mexico and Central America. These bright and beautiful bathroom towels and accessories in an array of vibrant designs make an easy update for a plain white bathroom.
Commit to clean lines
This bedroom has travelled to rather chillier climes, inspired by what could be the coolest Scandinavian nation of all: Finland. A simple white backdrop is all that’s needed to show off the graphic patterns and crisp contrasting hues of the design capital of the north. Complete with a grid wall feature, we love how this sunny yellow hue brings the Scandi scheme into the spring.
Go for gorgeous greens
For a muted green scheme, this season is awash with soft sage, mint and contrasting duck egg blue tones that pull together to create a delicate, serene space. If you have a neutral scheme that feels like it’s lacking personality, pale green tones will invigorate the space without overpowering it.
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Invigorate a grey bedroom
Even spring can have a few cloudy days! This pretty bedroom with printed motif bed linen just goes to show that a meadow of wild spring flowers won't fade against a grey backdrop. In fact, the colours pop and brighten the space all the more.
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