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Of the four seasons, spring is perhaps the most celebrated of all. It is the symbol of life and renewal and it is marked by its richness of colors. Therefore, it is not surprising that many interior designers use the season of spring as an inspiration for their craft. If you want to have a home that mimics the characteristics of spring, here are some tips for you:
Pastel Colors
When you first hear the word spring, instantly for many, images fill their minds with rich and vibrant colors. You would most likely imagine flowers and butterflies blooming and fluttering around colorful fields. Therefore, it is only appropriate that the very warm nature of spring is to be synonymous to a rich color palette that mimics the essence of spring. So when buying home decor items such as vases, lamps, and tapestries, go for those with a lot of spring colors such as yellow, green, blue, and fuchsia.
Earth Element
Without the right background and balancing element in a bright and Spring-like home, a rich pastel colorful palette will be out of place. In nature, rich color palettes of spring are balanced by earthy tones of brown and ginger. So along with colors, go for home dcor items that feature brown colors such as wooden frames and twig wall hangings.
Water Element
Here is another element that brings the season of spring to life. Water is essential to nature and the season of spring is indication of abundance of this element. To create a spring atmosphere in your house, the addition of an indoor fountain will bring life into the home as well as having the sound of flowing water creating a calm and tranquil environment.
Wind Element
Breeze is another important element of nature. Without air, no life would exist. So to complete the spring look of your house, an air element should be added. This can be accomplished by a small addition of wind chimes. This way, when a wind chime creates a sound, it mimics the sounds of spring birds and illuminates the quiet days with their songs/chirps while creating a relaxing atmosphere for all.
Spring Flowers
This is no longer just about mimicking the color palette of flowers but bringing some actual flowers into your house. Such a simple addition can easily uplift the mood as well as the overall atmosphere of the home. Ideally, you should use fresh flowers bought from flower shops. But if you are on a budget, it may be more economical to just buy synthetic plastic flowers. But whichever option you choose, these simple additions can be the finishing touch to your spring like home.
Nature Paintings
For your walls, the best way to decorate with spring elements in mind is to use paintings that feature nature. The subject can be about forests, flower fields, and other spring portraits. Ideally, oil canvas paintings are better. But for a cheaper alternative, you can go for prints or tapestries instead.
Nature Scents
So far, we have only tackled methods that will capture your eyes and ears. Yet, as we all know, we sense with all five our senses and smell is one of the most vital that helps us remember and at times, feel. Therefore, creating a spring environment through scent is the last touch to completing this in a home. Creating a warm and light home through the use of scents can be accomplished by the use of air fresheners that mimic a field of flowers or even better yet, scented candles that can illuminate and travel around the whole house and virtually, creating a memorable space for you and your guests.
This list covers the most basic things about pulling off a spring look with the right home accessories. Of course, you can also add some of your own ideas. But like most things in life, moderation is key.
