Renewal happens at Spring time and there is no better way to welcome the season than refurbishing your home. When the days are longer, it’s warm and Spring is in the air, it’s no wonder you’re feeling rejuvenated, and visiting days is a good time to add a bit of sunshine and colour to your space. Hit the refresh button on your home with simple decor swaps that will brighten up your home whether you’re looking to do a full seasonal overhaul, or just spruce in a few tweaks to help usher in the spring vibes. Check out these easy and budget friendly ways to make your home feel fresh and spring inspired.

1. Replace Heavily Textured Fabric with Lightweight and Airy Materials Instead.

Changing out heavy, dark fabrics for more breathable and lighter ones is one of the quickest ways to lighten up your space. If we have thick winter throws and pillows, replace them with light linen / cotton ones. To get that spring spirit going, choose pastel shades or some floral pattern. But these soft and airy fabrics look more seasonal, in addition they make the room seem fresh and airy.

Curtains are also an important element in a spring refresh. Replace those heavy velvet or dark curtains with sheer or lighter coloured curtains that allow in more natural light. A naturally more open, inviting space can be achieved with the extra brightness you will have.

2. Use Fresh & Bright Colors

Vibrant hues and soft pastels are what Spring is about. Put some life into your space with colors that reflect the season. It’s all about thinking soft mint greens, blush pinks, sky blues, or sunny yellows. These shades will add cheerfulness and warmth into any room.

You don’t have to color it all to color it well. Start off with a small accessory like a throw pillow or some blankets or maybe a vase as some decoration on the table. You could even swap out your coffee table books for ones with colorful covers too. If you’re feeling bold, an accent wall or a few colorful art pieces will add personality to the room.

3. Bring Nature Inside

Surely, there is nothing more indicative of spring than nature itself. If you want to add some fresh flower or indoor plants to your decor. Nothing says spring quite like a bouquet of tulips, daffodils or peonies. Indoor plants such as succulents, ferns, or snake plants will provide more lasting greenery, and better air quality.

But if you don’t have a green thumb, faux plants are a great alternative. But they don’t require the same maintenance and add the same natural charm. You can even put them in fashionable pots or out of the box planters to further add to the personality.

4. Lighten Up the Furniture

You don’t have to replace all your furniture for a seasonal refresh. But just a couple of changes here make all the difference. If your furniture is primarily dark or significant in nature, replace some of your items using lighter versions. Something as simple as a light wood coffee table, linen sofa or rattan chair can bring about a relaxed summery feel.

Switching winter inspired fabrics for lighter fabrics is another quick bit of furniture advice, such with wicker, bamboo or light wood. These have an open, breezy feel that’s just right for spring.

5. Switch Out Your Rugs

Rugs have so much impact on the look and feel of a room and swapping them out for something lighter and brighter can have an instant ‘lift’ on the space. It’s time to consider replacing your rich, plush winter rug for a woven jute rug or some colourful patterned rug which reveals itself to the vibrancy of the season.

If you’re not ready to replace your rugs altogether, then layer them. If putting down a rug is not possible, add small and bright rug over your rug; it would be a fresh contrast and bring some spring energy into the room.

6. Embrace Natural Light

The longer days have returned after months of dark, cozy winter. Reposition your furniture and make the most use of a sunlit day; the light will stream in. Get rid of heavy drapes or blinds that restrict the light, and think about shelling them out and exchanging them for sheer curtains that let in light notwithstanding sparing you from unwanted gazes.

In case your space has no natural light do add more light fixtures and mirrors. Mirrors reflect light and tricks your eyes to make space, making even the darkest of rooms seem a little brighter.

7. Add Seasonal Accessories

The simplest thing can make a huge difference when you give your home some spring TLC. Bright napkins, placemats, table runners — how about updating your table settings with some of these? A happy new set of cheerful dishware will also be celebrated at mealtimes. You can also swap out your current candles for ones in fresh scents like lavender, citrus, or floral notes (but be sure not to use them during allergy season). Bring in some seasonal decor too, like decorative bowls of colorful fruits, or plant foliage to welcome in the changes.

Don’t negate your entryway. Instead of winter themed mats or wreaths, take it out and replace with something fresh and welcoming like a floral wreath or nice light textured doormat.

8. This video will show you how to declutter for a fresh, open feel!

Spring cleaning isn’t just about brushing every surface – it’s also a time to declutter and simplify your space. Get rid of things that seem heavy or out of place and go for minimalist designs. In addition to your home looking cleaner and more organized, decluttering will also make your home feel spacious and brighter, and you’ll likely find it more inviting too.

Consider reorganizing bookshelves, countertops and other surfaces, and leave only the bare essentials, or a couple of well selected items that bring a sense of delight and personal touch to the space.

You don’t need to do a full overhaul of your home to have a spring refresh. With some simple swaps of some beautiful designs of canvas art and canvas prints  you can pretty easily transform your space into a brighter, lighter, and more welcoming home fit to celebrate the spirit of the season. From the addition of lively colors to taking advantage of natural light and including greenery, you’ll transform your space into a vibrant spring sanctuary with just a few easy tradeouts. Get out of bed, roll up your sleeves, and start making these easy changes to a home ready for those sunny days.