Every season has its charms, but there’s something extra special about spring. With change comes the hope of new possibilities, so why not mirror this transition in your own home?
We’ve been combing through spring decor ideas, and we have a feeling this delightful selection will bring some well-deserved sunshine into your life this spring.
Grab a notepad and let’s get started!
Here are 9 Spring Decor Ideas to Breathe Life Into Your Home
1. Freshen Up Your Rugs
Let’s start from the ground floor with your rugs. After a long winter cozying up at home, your rugs are likely in need of some TLC.
If you have funds to spare, now is a great time to purchase brightly colored rugs with a fresh, vibrant feel. Even if you only change a throw rug or two, the splash of color will do wonders for the entire room. They’ll fit right in throughout the summer months, too.
If you’d rather stick to the rugs you already have at home, you can still freshen them up with a good deep cleaning. Your at-home washing machine is fine for smaller ones, but remember that you can’t toss rugs with rubber backing into the dryer.
This article has a great step-by-step for DIY rug cleaning.
2. Add Florals
Spring decor wouldn’t be the same without flowers. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can still sprinkle them throughout your home. Just grab a fresh bouquet every time you hit the grocery store and split them up between your favorite vases!
If allergies are a concern, there are plenty of ways to limit the impact of in-house florals. Here’s how we recommend reducing allergens in clothes.
3. Rotate Throw Pillows
Throw pillows are a small but mighty spring decor tool, and you don’t even have to buy new ones every season. Simply take a look at the ones you already have and shop for covers in the same size. Like rugs, look for ones that are bright, airy, or even floral.
In the spirit of spring cleaning, it’s also a good idea to sanitize each throw pillow between covers. They can accumulate dead skin cells, sweat, allergens, and hair follicles throughout the year, especially if they’re in highly trafficked areas of the home.
This blog covers everything you need to know about cleaning pillows. You can also search ‘laundry near me’ to research local professional laundry services.
4. Clean Your Shower Curtain
The shower curtain is one of those things that can easily fall off the cleaning radar. Just because they’re around soap and water doesn’t mean they don’t need a good cleaning of their own.
There are a few ways to handle this chore:
Make a spray concoction out of one part vinegar and four parts water. Spread out the curtain along the road and spray, focusing mainly on the shower-facing side.
Toss your plastic or fabric shower curtain in the washing machine. Use warm water for fabric, and cold water for plastic.
Fill your tub or sink with warm water, ¼ cup of baking soda, and a splash of laundry detergent. Gently hand wash the curtain.
For each of these options, we recommend air drying.
5. Try New Smells
Never underestimate the power of smell, even for spring decor. Lemon, jasmine, rose, bergamot, citrus, sage, rosemary, ginger, and sandalwood are all rejuvenating this time of year.
When it comes to diffusion, our favorite scent options include:
Organic wax candles
Essential oil diffusers
Stove-top potpourri
Table-top potpourri
Home-made room sprays
Low-smoke incense
Before choosing one, double-check its safety for pets and children.
6. Swap Your Laundry Scents
Take your new signature spring scent even further with your choice of laundry detergent. Who doesn’t want to carry the smell of spring everywhere they go?
One easy way to freshen up the smell of your detergent is with essential oils. Just add 2-3 drops of your preferred essential oil to an unscented bottle of laundry detergent, and shake to mix.
Alternatively, you can add essential oils while making your own laundry detergent from scratch—read this blog to learn how.
If anyone in your household struggles with skin irritation, exercise caution when experimenting with laundry scents. Here’s what we recommend for conditions like eczema.
7. Switch to Lighter Sheets
The time has finally come to swap out our winter bedding for light, breathable fabrics.
If you’re in the market for new bedding to match your Spring decor, you can’t go wrong with a clean white color (especially for sheets). For something bolder, take a look at oranges, yellows, light blues, and of course, florals.
For lighter materials, linen and Egyptian cotton do an excellent job of keeping you cool during the warmer months. Thread count can make a difference too—check out our guide before making a purchase.
8. Consider Air Drying
Want to take Spring bedding to a whole new level? Consider giving air drying a try. Air drying won’t necessarily change the look of your bedding, but when it comes to feel, it doesn’t get any fresher than the great outdoors.
If you already know how to line dry clothing, the same tactics apply to linens. Just make sure your bedding is laying flat across the clothesline and clipped tightly to avoid wrinkles.
9. Scrub Your Patio Furniture
Finally, don’t neglect your outdoor areas when prepping for Spring decor. Even if it’s still slightly too cold to lounge outside, scrubbing your patio area now means you’ll be ready when warmer weather hits.
All you need is detergent, warm water, a soft rag, and your garden hose. Once everything is air-dried, you can get creative with outdoor throw pillows (ideally bright ones), vibrant rugs, and dreamy lighting.
With Spring in full force throughout every inch of your home, you’re bound to have a refreshing season!
If you need help running through your Spring decor checklist, we’re here to help on the laundry front. Stop by WaveMAX laundromat near Federal Heights any time for clean and efficient self-service machines. To save time, head to our website to learn more about drop-off or pick-up laundry services.
