The start of spring inspires us to take a deep breath and begin anew. Maybe thatโs familiarizing yourself with the home building process so you can make your dream home a reality. Or maybe itโs something smaller, like breathing new life into the spaces we already have.
If youโve got some areas of the home that could use some TLC, there are plenty of trends to inspire you. Our Media Relations Manager Jenna Royall sat down with seven design experts to get their take on whatโs thriving this spring.
Get Creative with Interior Color Schemes
โAs the weather warms up, trends for spring decorating are all about color. We will be seeing more bright, colorful patterns and large florals in fabrics and wallpaper, as well as bed and table linens. More dark and bold paint colors on walls.โ
โOn the other color end of the spectrum, we will be seeing the use of more natural colors and materials like clay, terra cotta and earthenware used in all rooms, kitchenware, vases, lamps, and more. This trend will bring a warmer and more earthy color palette to the home.โ โ Diane Henkler, author of the book Instant Decorating and mastermind behind the blog In My Own Style.
Update Your Kitchen Design
โThis year, weโre seeing a movement towards creative, colorful kitchens. We canโt say for sure that the era of the all-white kitchen is over, but we are seeing an increased demand for something a little special. Lots of blues and greens โ even soft, sophisticated pinks! The other major modern kitchen trend is leaning into concealed appliances. As kitchens become as much a central hangout and entertainment center as they are a space to cook in, hiding what makes a kitchen a kitchen becomes increasingly popular.โ โ Lori Dennis from Los Angeles-based Lori Dennis Inc., the cityโs top interior design firm.
Use Natural Greenery as Accents
โI expect weโll be seeing a lot more natural, homegrown greenery as accents this spring. Cherry branches just beginning to blossom soon, then lilacs and more spring flowers. And cut greenery is always an option! I bet weโll see more of these instead of store-bought fancy bouquets. Also expecting to see lots of greens in general โ soft sage green wainscoting or paneling, walls, painted furniture โฆ perfect for spring, or any time!โ โ Suzannah Stanely, DIY home dรฉcor and improvement blogger from Create/Enjoy.
Inspirational and Comforting Bedroom Design
โIf youโre finding yourself in need of a relaxing distraction, here are the trends you can look to for inspiration and comfort this season: Biophilic design, canopy beds, geometric patterns, and green accents.
โBiophilic design reduces stress while improving mood, cognitive function, and creativity. No wonder itโs trending! But green accents arenโt just appearing in the form of plants; theyโre in furniture pieces, as well. Since green is one of the most calming colors, itโs a great color to have in any room. It can help your space feel more grounded and bring a sense of home.
โCanopy beds are decorative and add an extra level of visual interest, and geometric patterns always seem to find their way back into the trends list since symmetry is intrinsically beautiful.โ โ Megan Morris, founder and CEO of MHM Professional Staging LLC.
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle What You Have
โBecause weโre home more right now, we have the opportunity to look around at our homeโs interior and see what we like, what we donโt like, and what we want to change. Look for decor pieces that can be reduced or removed from your environment; box them up for donation.โ
โYou may also find there are ways you can reuse some of your decor for home storage or other purposes elsewhere in your home. For example, you can recycle or upcycle an old picnic basket by painting it and using it to store party supplies in your kitchen. Turn food jars into pencil holders and more! Use what you have and get crafty to update your home.โ โ Carrie Ypma: Chief writer, crafter, and cook at Ideas for the Home by Kenarry.
Donโt Shy Away from Unique Furniture Design
โDesigns, furniture, and decor that stand the test of time are looking to move to the forefront as people seek comfort โ and to shape their homes into a whole-picture refuge. As such, seeking items and pieces that are more unique, unusual, and less cookie-cutter will become more popular.โ โ Becky Marshall, author of the tip-filled blog Flipping the Flip.
Make Use of Natural Elements
โA welcomed design trend is changing from stark whites to a warmer paint palette of soft creams and taupe mixed with natural elements. It is easy to bring in the natural elements into any room by using items such as plants, dried floral, branches as art, and fabrics with nature design. Add pops of spring color with floral pillows and nature-inspired wall art.โ โ DeDe Bailey, DIY home dรฉcor maker, furniture painter, and home improvement blogger behind Designed Dรฉcor.
Mia Zozobrado joined Builders Digital Experience (BDX) in 2019 as a content writer. A graduate of Southwestern University with a degree in English, Mia is passionate about the written word and making connections. Outside of work, Mia also serves on the Board of Directors for the Writersโ League of Texas.