As the weather warms up and spring creeps in, many of us feel the need for change. Springtime is one of the best times to refresh and renew things in your life, including your home. Along with some spring cleaning, it may be a good time to inject some new life into your home’s design. But don’t feel like you need to redo your whole home! This year’s spring refresh can be done in really simple ways.

Smells Like Change

One of the first things people notice when they walk into a home is the aroma. You want your home to be fresh and inviting, not carry the scent of last night’s dinner or your pets. Change up those pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon candles or essential oils for more spring-friendly scents like eucalyptus and jasmine. You can even specialize each room’s scent to set the mood. Lavender in your bathroom can create a calming and clean feeling. Woodsy candles like balsam and cedar can set a cozy vibe. Lime or citrus in your kitchen can uplift the room and give it a fresh scent.

Enter into Spring

Along with the smell, your entryway is one of the first things that greets your guests, and yourself. Make it a special area that feels welcoming as well as useful. Updating your entryway is a great way to freshen up your home in a way that you will notice every day. If you’re spending your spring decluttering, focus on creating an entry space with a lot of storage. Entryway accents like storage benches, entryway tables, and adorable baskets can help center all your everyday clutter into one area, making coming and going a lot simpler and a lot more beautiful.

Say Hello to Seasonal Throws

One classic method of seasonal design is updating your throw pillows and blankets! Switch out your holiday pillows for some florals, pastel colors and lighter textures. Trade those heavy winter blankets for more light throw blankets, perfect for cozying up under on those brisk spring mornings. It’s a simple design trick that will make your room feel instantly fresh.

Fun with Florals

Along with floral pillows, embrace the florals everywhere! 2022 design trends are all about bringing the outside in. Update your walls with some gorgeous floral wall art, celebrating the season’s blooms. It may be time to switch out your rug choices as well. Thick, heavy rugs can give a darker, more wintery feel. Gorgeous floral area rugs can be a great spring choice that instantly changes the vibe of a space. And instead of changing up your entire living room or family room set up, try adding in a floral accent chair for a wonderful pop of spring!

Fresh Fruits

Florals not your thing? No problem! Greenery is one of the most “in” trends in the home design world right now. Surround yourself with the growth of spring by adding botanicals, vines and other greenery designs. Another great spring motif that blends seamlessly into summer is the use of fruit. A cute lemon print or an adorable watermelon bowl can add a whimsical freshness to your space, no florals required!

Go All Natural

As mentioned, the design world is falling head over heels for natural designs, which works perfectly when doing a spring refresh. A good idea when designing your space is to reflect nature through your color choices. Yellows, greens and burnt oranges are great at establishing a natural feel. Greens, especially versions of sage, are incredibly popular right now. Along with color choices, go natural in your material choices as well. Rattan, linen and other natural materials are making big waves. Add a gorgeous rattan lamp to your room, or a unique ceramic bowl to your shelves. These natural touches will help bring a little of that fresh outside feel into your spaces inside.

Show Off Your Personality

Don’t forget to personalize! Natural is trendy, but so are unique spaces. People are showing off their shelfies, collections and favorite art. This is a great way to show off the items you’ve decided to keep in your decluttering and spring cleaning. Display your items in an intentional way, as design pieces to catch the eye. This allows you to keep clean, simple designs without going the full minimalist route.

When updating your home for a spring refresh, consider three things: color, texture and senses. Updating those three with fresh floral patterns, unique natural items and spring fragrances that delight your senses can have a big impact on your space.