Nothing lends a light and airy feel to your home like spring
décor popping up here and there. If
you’d like to transition into some seasonal staples, here’s a rundown of spring
decorating basics.
Nature coming indoors is a key element of spring décor. We know about the bunnies, eggs, birds, nests,
and butterflies, which can all be taken in a modern direction to ensure they
come off mature and picturesque on display.
Simply bypass versions that appear too kid friendly and opt instead for
more muted colors, small wall art, plates and platters, and small figurines
that can be grouped together and displayed as spring scenes. Pair these with cake stands for added height
in table centerpieces, and mix in a little greenery.
Spring green is a top seasonal shade that can be conveyed in
a variety of ways, with greenery being at the top of the list. Moss, potted plants, hydrangea and tulip
blooms, green apples, and grass sprigs all do the trick. Moss is the perfect base for a display, cover
for a front door wreath, or filler over the base of a plant or bloom display. Plants indoors are a natural accessory this
time of year, as are individual stems resting in clear glass vases. A cake stand, tray, or serving bowl full of
green apples or limes is fitting for kitchen and dining displays. Squares and rectangles of real or faux grass
in a tin or wooden box are easy accessories for side and coffee tables.
Ladylike touches also convey a spring vibe, so if you have
pretty teacups that usually are reserved for the cabinet, pull those out and
set up a mini tea party display with a couple of cups and saucers on a drink
tray you accent with a short vase of fresh blooms. Layering on the table linens, playing up lace,
and topping table chargers with cloth napkins and napkin rings or napkins
folded between layered plates can step up your dining room’s style.
Vibrant color is also a sure sign of spring. Bright glassware, latte bowls, and vases with
hues of pink, orange, and purple in bloom can be grouped together for a table
centerpiece or standalone floral accent.
Bright patterned placemats, napkins, and table cloths welcome guests to
the table.
Put some spring in your home’s step this season by adding in
some timely essentials that will be pretty on display until summer
arrives.
DesignInMind column; appeared in the Valley Morning Star March 1st.
