5 Ways to Give Your Home a Quick Pick-Me-Up For Spring

Spring brings so many things to life so it is the perfect time to breathe a little new life into your home! Here are some of my favorite ideas:

Add flowers

Adding flowers inside and outside of your home is such a great way to give it a quick pick-me-up. Choose citronella and mint if you want to keep flies and mosquitoes away from the back door. Lavender works great, too! Peonies are hard to kill and come back each year, which I love. Ultimately, there are many different colors and flowers to choose from, so choose whatever you love most and you will be good to go! If you want to plant, but do not really want to plant flowers, try an edible garden! It could be so much fun with littles, too.

Update a wall

If your home is just boring you lately, try updating a wall. You could stick with an update of just paint, but you could go bigger (and better!) and use the faux brick wall panels from Faux Brickwork. They are perfect for your fireplace, a full wall, or even as kitchen backsplash! Their materials are really lightweight and high-quality, so you will be able to install them yourself, without the need for timely and expensive building work. Plus, they are so authentic looking and really different from what you would normally see as kitchen backsplash (or on a regular wall). They are able to help you with the design of your faux brick, and they also have an extensive range already listed on their site. Go check it out and then update your home and wall(s) yourself easily!

Use lighter fabrics on beds

Put away the heavy faux fur throws and cable knit blankets, and replace them with lighter fabrics, such as cotton or linen. Crisp neutrals can make a room feel bigger and brighter. Layering whites and pale pinks can be a lovely way to add a pop of color while still keeping your space neutral.

Swap out candles or oils

If you’re someone who decks out your home with gingerbread and pumpkin-scented candles around the holidays, it’s time to swap those candles for something a little more spring-friendly. Reach for floral or citrus candles to liven up any room in your house. Or simply go for unscented candles in pastel colors. Beeswax candles with essential oils are the healthiest way to go, because fragranced candles can contain a slew of unknown chemicals. Alternatively, reach for the (premium) essential oils to give your home a nice fresh smell of spring, without any surprises.

Clear out clutter

Is your pantry full of foods and tins that are out of date, or condiments that you no longer use? Perhaps you hang on to items of clothing that are old or no longer fit. Maybe the sides of your family room are covered in knick-knacks and ornaments that are gathering dust, and making your home feel way too cluttered, especially with toys all over the place, too? If the answer to these statements is a yes, then it is time to make some changes and clear out your unwanted clutter this spring. This simple hack is the ideal way to begin your spring home makeover. Start with your closet and sort your clothes into piles: items that you love but no longer use should be bagged up and labeled, so that you can either donate them to your local charity store or even plan your own garage sale to make some cash for your makeover. Consider sorting accessories and scarves by color, so that you can find the ideal outfit combination in even less time. Finally, get rid of any odd socks and throw away worn stockings: you will never use them again anyway.

Once you have worked wonders in your wardrobe, you can turn your attention to the rest of the house. You may decide to store certain items away so that you can get them out to enjoy when the autumn rolls back around. Consider investing in some storage boxes if you have too many precious heirlooms on display, but cannot face getting rid of them all. You could also get your family and friends around to help you decide which items to chuck and which to keep. You may even strike lucky and find some items that are seriously valuable, which may be of interest at your local antique store. Clearing out clutter is the ideal way to get your spring home makeover underway, meaning that you can view your property with a fresh pair of eyes and feel inspired and ready to continue your good work across the rest of your home.

There are so many ways to give your home a quick pick-me-up for spring! What are some of your favorite ways?