As the weather starts to change and colorful buds push up through the ground, it’s time to thaw out your home décor. Warm up your home for guests this spring with some of these creative seasonal design ideas.

Sweet Dreams for Spring

Now is a great time to put away heavy linens and comforters in favor of lighter-than-air coverlets and duvets. Opt for neutral shades for your bedding, then swap out the pillowcases or dust ruffles with bolder pops of spring color. 

When it comes time for spring cleaning, don’t forget your nightstand. Tidy up that pile of reading material and banish charging devices to another area so that you have room for one or two pieces of simple seasonal décor. 

Lighten Up the Living Room

Bring your sofas and armchairs out of hibernation with pillows covered in bright floral patterns, or choose ones that look like flowers themselves and place throughout the living room or family room.

If you prefer solids to patterns, then go wild with color for décor and accessories in your living room. From colorful poufs to bright storage boxes on displayed bookshelves and end tables, your living room will be vibrant and welcoming all season.

Bring the Garden Indoors

Take your design cues from Mother Nature and fill your home with a variety of seasonal plants and blooms. Spring’s palette is full of pastels when it comes to seasonal blossoms. Instead of heavy vases, pick out colorful pitchers, jugs, or even mugs, and fill them with delicate peonies or buttercup flowers. If you opt for a clear container, add a few drops of food coloring to the water to add an additional hint of a favorite hue.

Spring for this: Brighten up your entryway with an easy seasonal floral arrangement. Group vintage glass bottles on a tray and place some lilac cuttings in each for a design element that is as fragrant as it is attractive. No need to worry about expertly arranging the sprigs—one per bottle will do just fine.

Create a Breezy Bathroom

Brighten up your bathroom for spring with a floral shower curtain or rug. If you prefer solid colors, opt for shades of rich browns and greens that mimic the fertile spring ground. Keep your powder room storage light and breezy by swapping out bulky wooden or wicker containers for wireframe baskets. Roll up some bright hand towels and place inside for a burst of color.

Bathrooms are also a great place for fresh flowers and greenery. If you prefer a plant to cut flowers, consider one that’s easy to care for—aloe is a good choice—and place in the corner of your bathroom vanity.

Let Mother Nature be your muse this spring with these delightful home design options that are sure to be a hit with your family and guests.