Editor’s Note: We are sharing this post, published in April 2021, as inspiration for anyone looking for a modern design refresh. Below, you’ll find eight water-based home decor ideas that will help you do just that.
If you’re like me, the cold is trying to do a number on you. By the time spring rolls around, I find it hard to spend more time outside (without being bundled up to my eyes), longing to open the windows and let in the fresh air. new to my house.
Perhaps you, my friend, feel that way. Perhaps you are also frustrated with the change of time – in yourself, your relationships, your schedule, and yours. house.
Today, I’m sharing eight home decor ideas that will give your space a fresh look in no time.
Budget-friendly is the name of the game here, with some ideas calling for a small budget and others requiring just a little creativity. Go ahead, try one or two of them for yourself!
If you have any other bathroom decor ideas, I’d love to hear them in the comments.
1. Change two layers of fabric.
Changing a layer or two is one way to adapt as we transition to the water, both in terms of visual change and increased comfort in hot weather.
Warm fabrics like linen and cotton will be your friends in spring and summer, and there is no shortage of ideas for how to update your wardrobe for this season. Here are a few suggestions:
- Swap decorative pillows in heavy fabrics like velvet and wool for ones with lighter fabrics like linen or cotton. This $30 pillow is from Target is one great choice!
- Replace heavy, opaque curtains with light, opaque fabrics (good for letting those cool summer breezes out).
- Place a linen cover over an existing sofa or chair.
- Replace your heavy duster with something lighter or a quilt.
2. Tell it to me: Put a tree!
Ah, the tree. We love them here at W&D, both for the way they look and for the joy and excitement that comes from watching them grow. Spring marks the beginning of the growing season for these indoor beauties, so I’d say this is also a good time to add another plant friend (or a few) to your home.
If you’re at a height for wood as it is, consider giving your baby a refresher by switching up. their location in your home (according to their fire needs, of course) or repotting them in a new planterif they are in the market for new land and a little extra room to grow.
3. Change your clothes.
Fabric has the ability to change the entire look of your home in the way it frames and frames a space. While I wouldn’t recommend replacing every rug in your home with every change of season, there are two ways you can use rugs to make an impact as we head into the water:
- Change your bedding from room to room, experimenting with bed linens in one bedroom and the other. No financial commitment is required here—just a small amount of sweat that can be calculated from all the moving furniture.
- If you have a woven rug in the space and you’re longing for something lighter, spring may be the right time to replace it with a neutral option like a sisal or jute rug. .
- Consider removing the insulation altogether for the summer months ahead. (You can always bring it back if you change your mind!) Or, if you have carpet in one room, consider removing the carpet and letting the floor shine. himself.
4. Add a skill.
Although there really is no need to change whatever art you have with the change of time, and there is nothing wrong with bringing a new page that reminds you of spring. Whether it’s a piece you buy from a local artist, buy second-hand from a thrift store or flea market, or do it yourself, there are many. way to bring new eye candy to your wall.
If and when you introduce this new skill, may I suggest placing it in a place that you pass by frequently as you go about your daily activities? That way, you will get the most out of it.
5. Give your front door a fresh start.
As the seasons change—especially for those of us who live in places with four distinct seasons—so does our need for entryways. Coats are less important for layering, doormats are no longer needed to collect salt, snowshoes are no longer needed when we walk out the door, and cloths for collecting hats and mittens are less important.
There is no need to keep winter leftovers on the porch in spring and summer. Instead, store your winter clothes and gear away — out of sight, out of mind — and replace them with a warm jacket, baseball cap, and an umbrella or two for the inevitable rainy days ahead. Save the big door, and consider replacing it thin, decorative material instead (if that’s your way and and your budget).
6. Bring a nice accent piece.
Although winter may be known for its happy mood, golden colors, water is known for pastels, and the following summer months for their bright tones. Even if you’re a neutral person at heart, consider bringing in a little pop of color in accent pieces like pillows, lamps, vases, or set of glassware for daily use.
7. Bring some flowers into the mix.
You know I’m not going to talk about bathroom decor and I’m not going to talk about it flowersright? Right. The flowers will pop like peanut butter jelly and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
There are two tried and true ways to bring these beauties into your home, and I can assure you that it doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavor if you don’t want it to be.
- Try your hand at putting together your own design. There is no right or wrong way to do it, but remember that variety is your friend here! Play around with different heights, flower patterns, and decor until you come up with something you like.
- Want more longevity in your florals? I hear you. If so, consider dried flowers your friend. Buy them online from shops like Afloral or gently clean them yourself.
- Support a local florist by treating yourself to a flower delivery. Apricot Flower is one of our local favorites!
8. Buying new things! Instead, move a few decorations from one place to another.
I live in the land of the budget and do not know the decision to buy, as I think that many of you also do. And while I’m happy to bring new pieces every once in a while, it’s safe to say that decor doesn’t always fit in my budget every month. Enter: the world of restructuring.
Move a piece of art from one room to another. Take a lamp that usually says it’s in your room and move it into your room for a change. Try putting a collection of books in your new place, either on different furniture or on the floor with plants on them.
Even if nothing else on this list seems like a good fit for your home, I would encourage you to try this last idea. And whatever you do, have fun and the restructuring process. Sometimes, a small change in level provides the improved perspective we’ve been looking for.
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Jackie is the editor-in-chief at Wit & Delight. In his spare time, you can find him jogging along the Minneapolis lakefront, dining at local restaurants, or driving around home with her boyfriend and their beloved corgi, Marge. You can follow him on Instagram @jackiesaffert.