Spring is in the air! The happy sound of chirping birds, the fresh scents and blooming colorful spring bulbs are chasing winter doldrums away. Spring is traditionally the time of year to get busy with spring cleaning, but in addition to freshening up by cleaning windows and scrubbing floors, why not also freshen up your decor with a touch of spring? It’s not necessary to completely change your decor or spend money on new furniture: There are plenty of inexpensive ways to breathe the fresh beauty of spring into your home. The family room is the logical place to do this, since this is the place where families spend the majority of their time.

Freshen up Furniture with Slipcovers

If your furniture is dark or is upholstered with heavier winter fabrics, give it a spring time makeover with lighter weight, lighter hued slipcovers. Slipcovers in white, off white or lighter shades of brown, like tan or khaki, can set the stage for family room decor that can work from spring through summer. For spring, such shades will provide the perfect backdrop for throw pillows, accessories and accents in light pastel shades; come summer, it’s easy to change accents to cool greens and blue or hotter shades like coral and sunny yellow.

A Spring Inspired Area Rug

A dark, heavily patterned area rug can keep your family room trapped in mid-winter. Lighten things up with an area rug in lighter colors that will see you through the warm weather months. A floral patterned rug on a light background is an appropriate seasonal choice; or try a neutral sisal or jute rug that brings texture to the room is a great choice that will work with any decor and color pattern.

What to do with the Windows?

Family room windows don’t need formal looking treatments. A simple textured shade that can be pulled up behind fabric window toppers is a versatile and inexpensive option; choose a neutral color that will work with any color palette. Pull the shade down for light control or privacy, or roll it up behind the window topper when you want to enjoy the outdoor view. Window toppers are easy to make and are so inexpensive that you can make different toppers for every season. For spring, a fresh plaid or cheerful check in spring time colors can define the color palette for your entire family room.

Accessories the Put the Spring in your Step

Finish the room with accessories that say “spring”. The one must-have, no-fail accessory is fresh spring blooms like daffodils or tulips. Pick some up at a farmer’s market or supermarket and display them in a clear or pastel glass vase. Swap out winter theme wall art for prints and artwork that feature the colors and themes of spring. Fun vintage planters that feature bunnies and chicks can take up residence on the mantel or shelves and take a minute to swap old heavy scented candles for pastel candles in fresh floral scents.

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