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Spring Decorating Ideas

Spring Family Room Decorating Ideas: Update Your Pillow Covers

My friend Laurie from The Glam Farmhouse recently said on Facebook, “Throw pillows are the stuffed animals of grown women,” and I think I need it printed on a shirt! I’m a firm believer in having a “toss pillow wardrobe” and frequently purchase inexpensive pillow covers to add to my “wardrobe”. In spring and summer, I like to change out my heavier winter faux-fur, velvet, and tweed for lighter-and-brighter printed and solid cottons. 

Updating your toss pillows and throw blankets is the easiest way to update your family room for spring! I always keep a few throws out for chilly spring nights when we have the windows open, or you know, when it decides to snow 12 inches in mid-March! I like to use cable knit throws for spring because they are like a pretty spring cardigan for your sofa. 

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Denim pillow cover (similar) | Bird pillow cover |Blue/gray pillows (similar) | Green leaf pillow covers | Chunky throw blanket | Dining room pink bird pillow covers

My last spring decorating tip for the family room is to create spring vignettes on coffee tables, end tables, book shelves, and/or mantels. In decorating, a vignette is simply a small grouping of objects that creates a pleasing focal point and “tells a story”. I found this cute bunny pail and moss rocks at HomeGoods and created a lovely focal point on my coffee table using green and white accessories.Spring Decorating Ideas Easter Vignette Spring Home Tour

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Spring Entryway Decorating Ideas

As you may have gathered by now, the first level of our urban row home is small but mighty. What our home lacks in space, it makes up for in character. I’ve saved my tiny spring entryway for last because I think it proves a big point. You don’t have to have a mansion or a large budget to make your home inviting this season!

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Although this tiny space is used during the week for book bags and coats, my kids cooperate with my wishes for a seasonally decorated  “mudroom” and instead use the coat closet in the vestibule to stash their stuff. 

Faux greenery and flowers from HomeGoods fill my foyer with long-lasting spring goodness! I love to mix faux and real florals whenever I decorate. When you add something fresh to the faux, you have greater difficulty telling which is which!

To make my entryway look cute for spring, I always like to hang some unexpected items on the hooks. A white farmhouse pitcher filled with greenery and a straw bag filled with faux flowers adds a whimsical touch of spring to the space.    


Thank you so much for taking a tour of my home decked out for spring! I hope I’ve inspired you to make the most of your space and celebrate the season! Please check out the posts below and visit the other homes on the tour for more spring decorating inspiration.

Shades of Blue Interiors — The Nesting Place

Home Stories A to Z — The Golden Sycamore — The Lettered Cottage — TIDBITS

Craftberry Bush — Jones Design Company — Rooms FOR Rent — Julie Blanner

Zevy Joy — AKA Design — So Much Better With Age — Finding Silver Pennies

The Chronicles of Home — Unskinny Boppy — Cherished Bliss — Town & Country Living

Clean & Scentsible — Maison de Pax — Ella Claire — Making Home Base

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  2. Amy Tang says

    I love Spring colors. They are so live and fresh. Many thanks for sharing great decoration ideas.

  7. Rachel says

    SO FANCY with the ‘click to page 2″ feature!! Also Beth, I can’t get enough of your house. Our color pallets are similar and I could easily move right in with you! 😉 That brick wall (all the heart eyes)! I’m sure you’ve shown it before but I never realized how the eat-in kitchen table fit into the orientation of your kitchen! I love it!

    • Beth says

      Ha! Because I went a little bit overboard on the pics the post wasn’t loading quickly or properly. The page 2 seemed to help! And thanks girl! You know how much I adore your home and I completely agree. We share a similar decor brain…and I like it. 🙂 Thanks again for inviting me to join your tour!

    • Beth says

      Thanks Jennifer! I was telling my husband yesterday that our stone backsplash is probably my all-time fav DIY project that we did together. I’m glad you like it too. 🙂

  9. Lynne Knowlton says

    Hi Jamie! I love your area rug under your dining table ! It’s soooooo pretty. Did you share where you found it, and I missed it (if so, sorry about that!). Do you mind sharing where you bought it? I’d love to get one!

    Lynne

    • Beth says

      Hi Lynne, My dining room rug was purchased at Pottery Barn years ago. It’s a wool and jute rug and has held-up so well over the years. They don’t have this lighter color any longer but do have a slightly darker one that I love here: http://rstyle.me/n/ch6gqsn7aw

  10. Jamie says

    Gorgeous! I love every detail and could move right into your house. So great being on this tour with you. I’m hoping your blog doesn’t think I’m not a robot like my blog thinks you’re a robot lol.
    Hugs, Jamie

    • Beth says

      Thanks! Those little boots are sort of my signature item. I include them every year in my home tours and change out the laces to fit my decor. 🙂 I’ve had them for a decade and unfortunately can’t find something similar. I bought them at a discount store.

    • Beth says

      Thank you so much for stopping by and viewing my spring tour Dianne! I appreciate it! 🙂

  13. Chelsea Coulston says

    Really beautiful, Beth! I love your tips especially the live running when setting a tablescape. It’s perfect for spring! So fun being on this tour with you!

    • Beth says

      Thanks Chelsea! Live runners are my go-to whenever I decorate my table. I just love the way they look! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I know how hard that is to do with so many blogs to visit!

  14. Leslie says

    So incredibly pretty! I love everything in your home. Your dining room is gorgeous. Thanks for opening up your home to us.

  15. Jennifer Lifford says

    I’m in love with your home! There’s so much character, textures, beautiful patterns – I don’t even know where to start. Thank-you so much for sharing. Happy Spring!

    • Beth says

      I wish I had a huge budget for fresh flowers every week! Wouldn’t that be fabulous?! They make such a difference in every room. Thanks for stopping by Julie!

      • Kim Hull says

        I agree – your flowes are absolutely gorgeous. Would love to know how you get them to stand up so beautifully in such a shallow bowl? They make such a statement.

        • Beth says

          Thanks Kim! I’ll try and do a post on how I arrange flowers. It’s a simple use of floral foam and scotch tape.

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