Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Hacks & How-to's

Refresh your living room with these simple spring DIYs

Amelia Wilson
By

Spring is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than by refreshing your home. Decorating your home for spring invites life, color, and serenity to your space. If you’ve been itching to try some new DIY projects and want to change up your home for the season, this is a great place to start.

It’s always important to know that you don’t have to break the bank to refresh your space. A few simple DIY hacks will help you create a fun, colorful spring environment on a budget!

Recommended Videos

Make a DIY spring wreath

One of the best ways to refresh your home this spring is with a DIY wreath. Wreaths are inexpensive and easy to create while giving you a stunning piece of decor to hang on your wall or front door. The best part about making your own wreath is that you can create a work of art that reflects your style in only ten minutes.

Related

You can make spring wreaths with natural or faux flowers, green leaves, and any other springtime detail you would like to add. Tulips are a favorite for this activity, but of course, the options are limitless!

To start, you’ll need a wooden or metal ring or grapevine wreath as a base. You can find rings in all sorts of sizes at the craft store or online to help you make your wreath. Once you have your base, begin winding faux or real leaves and vines around it. You’ll need a hot glue gun to hold the leaves in place.

Do your best to even out the foliage and make it as thick or thin as you like. Next, begin weaving in your flowers. If using real flowers, try to use ones with longer stems to wrap around the base of your wreath. Glue the stem in place.

Finally, add a bow or a small wooden sign to the wreath to add more visual interest. Hang the wreath on the wall or your front door to welcome that springtime energy.

orange flowers in a watering can
Daria Grebenchuk/Shutterstock

Fill vases with fresh flowers

Fresh flowers add delicacy and vibrance to your space, and spring is the best time to begin filling your home with its beautiful appeal. While the flowers themselves are one of the most important aspects of decorating your home in spring, please don’t neglect the appearance of the vases which hold them!

Get creative with the containers by experimenting with different shapes and designs. Use watering cans, porcelain pitchers, recycled canisters, old mugs, and any other cylindrical object you can think of. If it can hold water, it will be perfect for your flowers.

If you want to take more of a DIY approach, consider purchasing some thrifted pots or jars to paint. This is a great activity for families with kids who love crafts. Using acrylic paint, decorate your jars or cups with designs and patterns that you like.

If you want to experiment, try a dipped acrylic look. Fill a bowl with the paint, dip your jar or cup into it, pull it out, and set it aside to dry. If you have non-toxic paint, pour the paint into a clear jar and tilt it so that the paint covers the sides slightly. Then, wait for the paint to dry before adding your water.

Use pastel and embroidered pillows

Embroidery and pastel are spring staples in 2021. Pastel is soft, airy and adds a splash of gentle color to your space. Experiment with pastel throw pillows and blankets or lay down a pastel rug or two.

Embroidered pillows and blankets are also a decorative way to refresh your space. If you’re crafty, try to embroider some flowers on your own. There are several kits out there to help you get started. With a bit of patience, you could end up with an adorable embroidered pillow.

hanging macrame plant decor
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Create hanging and macrame plant holders

Hanging macrame is well-known in homes that favor the boho style. Whether you love that aesthetic or not, macrame is a fantastic addition to any space. While it may require longer to make, tying macrame for your potted plants can be a relaxing activity this spring. Follow some fun tutorials online to help you create a stunning hanging plant holder to house all of your new spring greenery.

No matter how you plan to style your home this spring, there are several opportunities to take a DIY approach and create decor pieces that are sure to wow any visitors. You can never go wrong with a stunning spring wreath or some uniquely potted flowers. Mix and match your jars, macrame, and pillows to create a sweet and inviting space in your home this spring.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Amelia Wilson
Amelia Wilson
Contributor
Amelia Wilson (author pen name Amelia J. Wilson) is a content writer in Greenwood, IN. She often enjoys topics on…
5 home pieces you should always buy at thrift stores (and 6 you shouldn’t)
Pick up these home decor items the next time you're at the thrift store
Multiple antique mirrors on gallery wall

Somewhere along the turbulent line of the last decade or so, thrift store shopping became cool again, and we are all for it. More and more people are rebelling against generic, cookie-cutter styles and wanting their homes to look more personalized, more unique, and more one-of-a-kind. At long last, your living room looking exactly like the Pottery Barn catalog doesn't necessarily make yours the epitome of style. Individualism is the more sought-after decor style now, and we couldn't love it more.
When shopping secondhand, be it at a thrift store, online auction, or garage sale, there are some general guidelines to keep in mind, and that's where we come in. By remembering these helpful tips, you can take advantage of the perks and avoid the pitfalls of secondhand shopping.

Do: Wooden furniture
This one can be a bit intimidating. We aren't all antique experts and historians with part-time jobs hosting Antiques Roadshow. But for the most part, it isn't hard to distinguish a nicer-quality piece of furniture from an assemble-it-yourself, particleboard piece of junk. Test for sturdiness by giving it a few wobble tests. Check to see how easy it is to open and close the drawers.

Read more
3 things to know about homemade laundry detergent so you don’t ruin your clothes
Consider these factors before using homemade laundry detergent on your clothes
Close-up of a woman holding a wicker laundry basket with white clothes

A full closet of freshly cleaned clothes is delightful. A bed neatly made with crisp, just-washed sheets is divine. Is there anything quite like freshly clean laundry? You may purchase your go-to laundry detergent from the store every so often, but maybe you're wondering about homemade laundry detergent.

There's a lot of talk out there about the health, environmental, and savings benefits of making DIY laundry soap, but is it really safe and effective? Let's dive into what you need to consider before making your own laundry soap - and what you need to make it the right way.

Read more
10 simple yard cleanup tips that will make your life easier
Restore your neglected yard to its former glory with these essential cleanup tips
Single-family home with curved walkway and large tree in front yard

Is your outdoor space getting overgrown? If your yard is neglected, it's time for some heavy yardwork and landscaping to get it back to its former glory. But trying to get your yard, trees, bushes, and beautiful garden space back into shape after a long bout of neglect may seem overwhelming. That's why we've broken down the task into 10 simple yard cleanup tips that will get your lawn and your outdoor space looking pristine once again.

What does a yard cleanup consist of?
Not sure where to start with your yard cleanup? There may be a ton of debris from storms, and there are probably a lot of mangled trees, weeds, and dying spots of grass that need some TLC. But the whole process is pretty straightforward and generally consists of three overall phases:

Read more