With a few extra days off and the sun shining again, there are plenty of reasons to show off your home to buyers during springtime. To help you get your home looking bright, fun, and ready for viewings, we’ve come up with these easy spring decorating tips for sprucing up your living space…
Hang a seasonal wreath
You might be thinking that door décor is so last season, but beautiful wreaths needn’t be confined to Christmas! Springtime wreaths can incorporate hand-painted eggs, seasonal flowers and sprigs, and a patterned ribbon to tie the whole thing together. Better yet, if you’re lacking in time and a hot glue gun, you can opt for a shop-bought piece and achieve the same wonderful, welcoming effect for your front door.
Let the sun shine
One of the most beneficial decorating tools is spring’s golden rays, so open your curtains or blinds and let the light flood in. Sunlight is great for enhancing shiny surfaces such as mirrors, stainless steel appliances and marble countertops; but bright light can also reveal smears – so get them looking as glossy as you can before viewings. A good trick for buffing away smudges is to use a pea-sized amount of olive oil on a paper towel and polish until the surface is dry. When the sun peaks through your windows, your countertops will look fresh as spring!
Create a whimsical lantern scene
If you already have a lantern, pop out the lightbulb or candle for the time being and replace it with decorative straw, faux flowers, a standing bunny ornament, and some twinkling fairy lights. If you’re feeling extra crafty, watch an online
tutorial and embellish the lid or handle with an intricately tied ribbon. A lantern display is ideal for your doorstep as it will amp up your kerb appeal and draw attention right to your front door.
Add a floral touch
Daffodils arrive early because they know first impressions count! Fill every room with bright blooming flowers for the most transformative pop of colour and freshness. There’s no better way to greet your guests than with beautiful bouquets of vibrant flowers.
Brighten your bedding
For a low-effort seasonal lift, swap out your thick, cosy winter bedding for something lighter. Hot weather is still on the horizon, so if you aren’t ready to fully commit yet, start with a neutral matelassé and use a colourful quilt or duvet as a throw at the bottom of the bed. You can tie in decorative pillows from the same colour family to bring the whole look together, or even hang some spring artwork over the headboard for that extra touch of charm.
Layer up on colour
Play to the season’s vibrancy by introducing a punchy palette for your dining table. Spring is a great time to embrace farmhouse-style décor, so don’t shy away from mismatched colours, floral patterns and colour-pop centrepieces, as this look will evoke a laid-back, summery feeling.
Modify the mantle
If you’re worried about over-decorating and you’d like to keep your springtime display contained in one area of the house – the mantle is the best place. Pin up some bunting to hang over the display, style up the shelves and elevated points with vintage treasures and jars of treats, and bring the whole look to life with some fresh spring bulbs and potted seasonal blooms.
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