Spring Decorating Essentials
You’ve taken the flannel sheets off the bed, removed the snuggly blankets from the couch, and tucked mittens and scarves away for next year. In addition to giving your home a fresh blast of spring cleaning, welcome the warming weather with these decorating essentials.
A WREATH
Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas. Display spring beauty in your home by hanging up a fresh wreath.
Wreaths can be purchased from florist shops or you can make one yourself. There are many varieties to choose from. How about putting up a lavender wreath, a grass wreath, a rose wreath, or even a wreath made of feathers?
Light colors like pink, pale green, light blue, white and lilac brighten up your space. You can hang your wreath above the television, on a kitchen wall, in your bedroom, on your front door or in a home office.
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SPRING BOUQUET
To think spring is to celebrate the lovely flowers that reappear after months of cold and snow. Bring this natural bounty indoors with a lively, colorful and fragranced spring bouquet.
Crocuses, narcissus, daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and lilacs bloom this time of year and look beautiful in delicate china, polished silver, pure white or clear glass containers.
Visit a craft store to purchase faux flowers for longer-lasting beauty. Fresh blooms are cheerful as a table centerpiece, on a living room side table or by your bed.
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SCENTED CANDLES
Light a scented candle to feature both beauty and fragrance in your spring home. There are so many different scents it’s fun to spend time picking out a few favorites.
Scented candles can be jar candles, votives, tea lights or tapers. Some lovely fragrances that are fresh and spring-like include lilac, tea rose, clean cotton, freshly mowed grass, lavender and lemon.
Scented candles are also colorful and can be displayed in a dining room, living room, bathroom or bedroom. Keep safety in mind as well, and don’t leave burning candles unattended.
BREEZY CURTAINS
Take down heavy drapes in thick and cozy fabrics, and replace them with light and breezy curtains for an instant spring feel to your home.
Cotton, voile, sheer and floral fabrics let the sunshine in and provide a pretty frame for your freshly cleaned windows.
Curtains are one of the easiest and quickest ways to change a room’s mood. Have fun creating different looks. Hang valances in a kitchen, a valance and tier combination in the living room and longer curtain panels in bedrooms.
WELCOME MAT
Wipe off your spring shoes, sandals, and gardening boots with a cheerful new welcome mat placed at your door. It is also mud season after all, and welcome mats help prevent dirt and dust from being tracked into your freshly cleaned home.
You can try a rubber or coir mat outdoors and a smaller rug just inside the front door. Pick a colorful floral pattern for added enjoyment.