These DIY Decorating Ideas Will Refresh Your Home for Spring (2024)

Sure, lamps help brighten up your space with their bulbs. But if you choose spring-forward florals and colors, they brighten up your space even when they're turned off! You can purchase new lamps or just switch out the shades.

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You don't have to paint every room in the house. Heck, you don't even have to do every wall. But updating your paint choice to a lighter color like this greenish-blue can really freshen up a space.

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April showers will have your family heading for the mudroom more often. Why not give it an upgrade with useful and yet attractive storage spaces for everything? It will be bright and cheerful even when the weather isn't.

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No need to swap out your furniture! If you reupholster your dining room chairs, it will give you a totally different look without all that added expense. You don't even need a sewing machine, just a staple gun.

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As the focal point of your living room, the mantel should be one of the first things you revamp each season. Stay on-theme by using go-to items like mirrors, candlesticks, and books then merging them with seasonal plants and figurines. Consider height, color, and texture but don't overcrowd.

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If you typically let your paintings and photographs become permanent fixtures on your wall, it's the perfect time to break that habit. Replace your old framed prints with more colorful images and art like a DIY dried floral piece.

Get the tutorial at Ashley French.

It's time to let the light in—literally. Take down your heavier drapes and put up some beautifully breezy window coverings in their place. Anything sheer and sun-filtering like gossamer, lace, or cotton will do.

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Hello, accent wall! With peel-and-stick wallpaper, making a springtime statement has never been easier. We're loving the vibrant and cheery blooms in Ree's collection. And when it's time to redecorate again, removing the strips is just as simple.

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Is the garden one of your favorite places to be when spring rolls around? If so, move some of that greenery inside by making elegant DIY topiary trees. These are made of faux foliage, but you could also try real plants. Bonus points: They'll only cost you around $5 to make.

Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.

If you moved around your furniture during the winter to accommodate your Christmas tree, now is the perfect time to switch it up again. Shift your seating arrangements and accent pieces for the ultimate refresh. Since spring is about all things light and airy, go for placements that open up the room.

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The easiest and most popular way to bring life into your home—flower arrangements! They're basically synonymous with spring. But this year, get creative with your décor by making this beautiful flower chandelier. Upside down stems dangle from an embroidery hoop using simple supplies. It would look just lovely hanging over a table or in an entryway.

Get the tutorial at The Sweetest Occasion.

It's no secret that a rug can completely change the look of any space. So, if you're trying to liven up your living room or bedroom, switch out your current area rug for a style that adds a pop of color. We love how the pink rug here is perfectly accentuated by subtle pieces like pillows and flowers.

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Acrylic paints and a blank canvas (ahem, a blank doormat) are all you need to welcome both spring and your guests into your home. Let your imagination run wild with a seasonal design or try your hand at this floral pattern.

Get the tutorial at Craftionary.

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Stock up on colorful glassware, then use it to create gorgeous, spring-ready vignettes in your kitchen. We particularly love the soft blue hues used here.

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Add some green thumb-approved prettiness to your front door with a wreath like this one. Laden with vintage seed packets, it's sure to win plenty of compliments from your springtime visitors.

Get the tutorial at Country Living.

Refresh your workspace with vibrant greenery, pastel-hued accessories, and perhaps even a bouquet of tulips. You'll be surprised at just how much these décor tweaks can affect your work ethic.

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Your entryway can be so much more than an afterthought! Use the small space to display spring décor such as plants, a tote bag full of fresh flowers, or even a simple pair of rain boots.

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New bedding is an easy way to make each bedroom in your home feel fresh and springy. And while you can change out your comforter, another way to do it is to swap out your shams and bedskirt instead! Just look how cute this floral print is from Ree's collection.

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