Simple and Stylish: Spring Decorating Ideas and Inspiration
Say hello to spring with these creative decorating ideas! From fresh flowers to bright colors, find inspiration for every room in your home.
Rustic Spring Decorating Ideas
This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. However, I will still be providing my amazing readers with opinions that are 100% my own, and based on my own personal experience using their AWESOME products.
Hey guys! I’m really, really, really excited about today’s post!! I have had the pleasure of working with the wonderful team over at Kohl’s for a spring home refresh, and let me tell you…. our home desperately needed it! I included some beautiful and new rustic spring decorating ideas with this monster of a post, so keep reading!
1.) Use a Cake Stand as A Centerpiece
This gorgeous glass cake stand also comes with a cover so it is super versatile for all of my decorating as well as my food covering needs.
2.) Repaint the Walls
So, first things first. Mike and I repainted our ENTIRE living area (which includes the living and dining room as well as the kitchen). What’s sad is that we moved into this home only a year and half ago, but it definitely needed some love already.
Apparently, I’m a little rough on the walls. Yes, you heard me right. I’ll take full blame, but that’s mainly because Mike (aka. Super Talented Hubby) will call me out on it later if I don’t publicly announce to the world that I have a tendency of changing my mind … a lot. Love you, honeyyyyy.
He’s right, but needless to say, there are a lot of nail holes and random screws all over our walls. I know, I know. It’s completely shocking that a wall decor designer LIKES putting up new wall decor ALL. THE. TIME.
It completely surprises the living daylights out of me too!
3.) DIY Branch Ladder
I still love this handmade DIY Branch Ladder that showcases some of our family pics, but thought it would look better right next to the front door almost like it’s inviting you in.
4.) DIY Coffee Station
I’m not sure if you remember my How to Make a Coffee Station post, but it’s definitely in my top five favorite projects… ever!
This beauty definitely required a lot of love in this spring home refresh. I recently realized that it was full of my odds and ends, and had absolutely no color or definition or even a personality. Very blah.
So, I added more photos of the girls when they were “youngins”, these pears for color, and a whole lot of white dinnerware that totally makes me swoon every time I walk by them. For instance, this pitcher!
You really can’t have too many white dishes… at least, that’s my motto!
Wanna know another shocking surprise? I hate painting walls. Like really, really… hate, and I don’t like using that word at all.
I’ll paint pictures, signs, and furniture all day long.
However, tell me I have to paint one wall and I get weepy. Ok, maybe not weepy, but pouty for sure. Anybody else watch or seen Tosh.O when he does his whiney voice? Yea, that’s me.
Heck, cleaning toilets sounds like more fun.
My secret? I get Mike to do it. There, I said it and admitted it!
5.) DIY Home Sweet Home Sign
And who can’t resist a Home Sweet Home sign? This pretty little thing is from my new Spring Sign Collection in the shop! Doesn’t it look amazing paired with up this industrial wall bin?
6.) Get Rid of Stuff You Don’t Need
Then, after the walls were painted I left all of my home decor on the table and took a good look at it, and you know what I realized for the mass majority of my stuff? I either:
A.) didn’t really have a need for it OR
B.) didn’t like it anymore
That’s when I started throwing out whatever I couldn’t repurpose or resell, and then hopped on over to Kohl’s Home Furnishings Department for some fresh and springy decor that I could truly enjoy for many more years to come.
It was a gold mine for me when I started looking through their site. I probably spent…. jezz… four hours? Maybe more.. just looking at all of the gorgeous goodness they had available for our homes! I’m such an online shopper and Kohl’s does not disappoint in the least. There is most definitely something for everyone and every occasion.
My biggest problem? Running out of the moo-lah!
7.) Decorate with White Pitchers
Can you tell that I have an obsession with white pitchers now?! How simple, but inviting is this pitcher with a silver serving tray?
8.) Update Your Throw Pillows
Now, I realize I am showing you a lot of changes (and it did take some time to do!), but if you’re looking for a really quick update pillows are the way to go! They come in a variety of colors, shapes, textures as well as prices, and they can really make your space not only prettier but super comfy as well.
9.) Update Kitchen Backsplash
Last, but certainly not least with this spring refresh is the kitchen area. Notice anything different?
Yea… the palm leaf kitchen backsplash just had to go. I’m kind of sad to see it leave, but it was just too overwhelming compared to everything else that I wanted to accomplish in this space.
Whee… that was a doozy of a post wasn’t it? Lots of fun and rustic spring decorating ideas, but totally well worth the haul though, right?! Don’t forget to also check out these Decor ideas as well before you go.
Happy Crafting!
Love the chandelier and breakfast bar.
Thanks so much, Teresa! Best of luck 🙂
I love all the natural touches in your home. Makes it so fresh and cozy at the same! Thank you for the great post!
Hi Arami, and thank you so much for the kind words 🙂 Good luck!
I love white pitchers too 🙂 I am also obsessed with white dishes, candle holders, and other decorative accessories. They just look crisp and clean. I really like the color of the stools in your kitchen!
Thank you so much, Michalyn! Aren’t white dishes just AMAZING!?!! You are so sweet and best of luck 🙂
Love the blog. Thanks for the giveaway
Hi Molly! Thanks for stopping by and the compliment. Good luck!!
Love your style! I’m new but I like what I see!:)
Hi Emily and YAY for being new! 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by and best of luck!
Beautiful! Love the turquoise pillows and the new sign.
Thanks so much, Shelby! Definitely two of my favorite things in the room 😉 Good luck!
Your home is lovely and so peaceful without being bland and boring – the perfect mix for me.
I couldn’t agree more, Judy! Thank you so much for stopping and good luck 🙂
I love the clean, fresh look of the rooms. I especially liked the coffee bar/ sideboard. It is spacious with beautiful storage, but not overwhelming in the room. The color palette you used is so calming.
Isn’t that coffee station awesome!? It has been my number one favorite project of all time, and I recommend it for every house. Love it! Best of luck!
Your home is lovely! I really like all the natural elements you incorporate and how you styled that industrial wall bin with your sign, too!
You are too sweet, Lauren! Thank you so much for your kind words and best of luck!!
So many wonderful ideas, thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!
Thank you so much for stopping by, Sara 🙂
Your home is beautiful and you are a hoot! So happy to have found you via DIY by Design. I agree with you about painting walls, I hate doing that and will find any excuse to get out of it. We would love for you to share the at Celebrate Your Story link party. Here is the link for this week’s party http://www.thesweetsensations.com/stuffed-chocolate-cake-truffles-link-party/. Hope you can join us and have a great week!
Thank you so much, Sandra!! I am here to entertain 😉 Thanks for the invite btw. Just added it!
These are all great ideas! I love the diy branch ladder. Cute idea, and great way to make use of something you have around the house.
You are so sweet, Linda! I have to admit that the DIY branch ladder is definitely one of my all-time home decor faves in my home.
It’s all so lovely. I especially love the coffee station. Your blend of styles results in a really cohesive look. It’s like looking through a home decor magazine. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinned and Tweeted.
Thank you so much, Beverly! The coffee station is definitely one of my favorite projects in my home too 🙂
Very inviting home you’ve created. Love the “coffee bar” idea! Visiting from Pam’s Party and Practical Tips.
Thank you so much, Victoria! 🙂
Thank you for sharing this with us at Celebrate Your Story link party. Have a great weekend and I hope you are able to join us again.
Thank you for stopping by, Sandra, and most definitely!! 🙂
Hi LZ, Thanks so much for linking to Frugal Mommas. WE love having you share with us. XO Susie from The Chelsea Project
Yay! Well, I love sharing with you too! Great party, and thanks for having me 🙂
Your rustic style is simply gorgeous! Thank you for sharing at the Celebrate Your Story Link Up Party.
Thank you for your kind words, Danielle!
I found more than a few faves here – I especially liked the chandelier, too! Thanks for sharing on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
So happy you found a few of my other “favorite” projects too 🙂
So many beautiful accents in these spaces! I really love the lighting installation in your kitchen with the ladder and the Edison bulbs…so creative and so beautiful!
Thank you so much, Leslie! It was definitely one of those last minute ideas I was so excited how well it turn out 🙂
You’ve given me some great inspiration here. Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.
No problem, Christine! Thank you so much for checking out my digs 😉
Liz, what a gorgeous, crisp and inspiring post! I love all your touches and details. I chose this as my favorite post from last week’s #OMHGWW Linkup. You will be featured in next week’s post.
Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com
Thank you so much for picking my post as a favorite and feature!! Very appreciated 🙂