If you’re looking for a few affordable home interior spring decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these ten:
1. Rearrange the Furniture- How the furniture is arranged sets the mood of the space. Pulling furniture away from the walls and placing a coffee table between a sofa and two arm chairs for a more formal look. Now try positioning the furniture at interesting angles. For example, a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow living room will make the room look wider.
2. Group Figurines- Pull out your favorite collectibles or shop for seasonal figurines to celebrate the spring season and to show off your personality. Find a display area and group related objects together, in sets of three or five. Try different sizes and shapes.
3. Add a Throw or Afghan- Similar to decorative pillows, throws and afghans add texture to your furniture. They come in all kinds of natural and manmade fabrics. Find a pattern and style that you like and complements the mood you are trying to achieve.
4. Paint a Wall- Paint one wall your favorite color and make it the focal point. Hang attention-grabbing art on that wall and move a nice piece of furniture there. (Note: Make sure that the color is one that is shared with several other objects and fabrics in the room.)
5. Hang Pictures or a Mirror- Hang pictures that reflect your personality. Try frames that are more ornate. When hanging a mirror, try and position it so that it reflects a nice view or an interesting architectural element. An arched doorway is a good example.
6. Add Decorative Pillows- They are an easy way to add textures and patterns to a room. Still better, they can be changed to brighten up a sofa or chair before your room is ready for a major makeover. Pay attention to the colors, prints and fabrics you are coordinating.
7. Replace Lamps- Lamps are probably the one thing in your home that will give others a clue that your room is outdated. Seek out new and fresh lamps that make a statement. If at all possible try to incorporate as much natural light as possible. Take down those heavy insulated drapes and replace them with light shear curtains for spring.
8. Bring in Plants- Greenery always adds a breath of fresh air to a room. If you don’t have a green thumb or poor lighting in the room to support plant growth, try silk plants and trees. The quality has gotten so good that it’s hard to distinguish them from the real thing.
9. Area Rug- An area rug is a wonderful way of defining a conversation area. Try one that complements the room.
10. Eliminate Clutter - Clutter has a way of eliminating the desired mood and effect of any room. Find storage spaces for papers, toys and other items that take from the personality of a room.
