10 spring decorating ideas

Watercolour stripe duvet cover

The arrival of spring means it’s time to pack away the flannel sheets and swap out heavy blankets for thin ones. A quick and easy way to bring a laidback springtime vibe into the bedroom, is with a fresh duvet cover, like this one, featuring cheerful watercolour stripes in a stripe pattern. Watercolour Stripe Duvet Cover, West Elm, $20.

St. Giles blue paint

If you’re not afraid of making a big change and a bold statement, we say welcome the season with a bang! Breathe new life into a room in your house with a fresh coat of paint in a bright hue! St. Giles Blue from Farrow & Ball is vivid but not overwhelming and is sure to make you smile each time you see it. St. Giles Blue Paint, Farrow & Ball, prices vary.

Posy court medium vase

You’ll surely have more fresh flowers in the house once spring arrives. Display your beautiful blooms in this lovely white porcelain vase. Painted in a tranquil turquoise and trimmed with gold, this piece will add Kate Spade’s inimitable style to your home. Posy Court Medium Vase, Kate Spade, $48.

Our Heiday Bouquet V art print

Fresh flowers aren’t for everyone. Maybe you don’t have time to get to a flower market or just don’t seem to have luck keeping them alive more than a day or two. Bring the joy of flowers into your home another way. This art print, an abstract bouquet that combines bold strokes with vibrant colours, means you can have flowers in your home year round! Heiday Bouquet V Art Print, Indigo, $25.

Metal photo clip string set

Spring is the perfect time to take on a new DIY project. Maybe it’s something as simple as displaying more of your photographs. While we love a gorgeous gallery wall, this solution is, admittedly, much simpler. Affix this metal photo clip string set to a wall and hang some of your favourite photos that have, until now, been buried in a box. This is a great new look for a home office! Metal Photo Clip String Set, Urban Outfitters, $14.

Floral umbrella stand

The weather is increasingly more unpredictable these days. But if there’s one thing we think we can count on, it’s spring showers. Update your entryway with a gorgeous umbrella stand. It’s a statement piece that’s also super functional. A beautifully made stand like this one, decorated with a delightful blue and white pattern, will instantly add style to your front entrance. Floral Umbrella Stand, One Kings Lane, $75.

Globe string lights

As the evenings get longer and milder, you’re sure to start spending more time outdoors. Get your outdoor space ready for the season ahead with these globe string lights. They’ll add ambient lighting and make an ordinary evening feel extraordinary by adding a sense of celebration. Globe String Lights, Pottery Barn, starting at $39.50.

SKURAR hanging planter

Made of steel but intricately cut to mimic a lace pattern, this indoor planter has a lovely delicate look. Perfect for hanging potted plants around the house, this piece is part of a collection so you can easily co-ordinate with the rest for a cohesive look. SKURAR Hanging Planter, IKEA, $5.99.

Watercolour dream shower curtain

It doesn’t get any easier than this! Swap out your shower curtain for something that’s bursting with colour. Featuring stencilled flower illustrations in bright, happy hues, this is a quick way to bring the feeling of spring into your home. Watercolour Dream Shower Curtain, Wayfair, $36.99.

With a Twist teacup

Start your days with your favourite hot bevvie served in a cheerful vessel like this one! Perfectly oversized to deliver a satisfying cuppa, these mugs are not only perfect for serving coffee and tea but they’re just made to be displayed. You won’t be rushing to throw these in the dishwasher. They’ll look great just hanging out on the countertop. With a Twist Teacup, Anthropologie, $12.