10 Ways to Update Your Home for Spring

(Updated 3/4/26)

So I don’t know what the weather looks like in your neighborhood, but here in my neck of the woods Spring is coming sooner than we want it too. A winter with almost no snow has left me a bit confused. Do I want Spring to come since we never really had a winter, but I'm also a little excited about what happens outside in the warmer weather. Since I may have to give in that Winter was a dud this year, I think its time to create my own Spring inside my home and help brighten my view. I know some of you are probably feeling the same way so this week I created a list of ‘10 Ways to Update Your Home for Spring’.

I’ve also Included a list with links of some of my favorite Spring pillows. Pillows are one of the easiest ways to bring in some color and update your space.


Here are 10 easy and affordable ways to update your home for spring:

  1. Add pops of color: Swap out your winter decor for brighter and more vibrant colors. Think pastel shades, bright yellows, and greens to bring a fresh and cheerful touch to your home.

  2. Bring in fresh flowers: Nothing says spring like fresh flowers. Add a vase of tulips, daffodils or cherry blossoms to your living spaces to bring in a bit of nature's beauty.

  3. Update your bedding: Swap out your heavy winter comforter for a lighter quilt or duvet cover in a bright, cheerful color to give your bedroom a spring refresh.

  4. Add outdoor elements: Bring the outside in by adding outdoor elements like wicker baskets, sisal rugs, and rattan furniture. These natural textures are perfect for spring and will give your home a fresh, relaxed look.

  5. Switch up your curtains: Trade in your heavy winter curtains for something light and flowy. Sheer curtains or light-colored drapes will help bring more natural light into your home and create an airy feel.

  6. Create a spring centerpiece: A simple spring centerpiece can instantly update your dining table. Try a vase of fresh flowers, a bowl of lemons or limes, or a collection of colorful candles.

  7. Add some greenery: Bring the outdoors in by adding some greenery to your home. Houseplants like spider plants, snake plants, and peace lilies are easy to care for and add a touch of spring to any room.

  8. Update your throw pillows: Switch out your winter throw pillows for something lighter and brighter. Look for pillows in pastel shades or with floral prints to bring a bit of spring to your living room.

  9. Hang some art: Refresh your walls with some new art that reflects the season. Try prints of flowers or landscapes for a touch of springtime charm.

  10. Clean and declutter: Finally, give your home a good spring cleaning and decluttering. Open up the windows and let in some fresh air, and donate or discard anything that no longer serves you.



So as we are patiently waiting for Spring to show up I hope these 10 Ways to Update Your Home for Spring will help brighten your home!

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Hello there! I’m Jessica and I love helping busy moms design & create the home of their dreams. Do you look at Pinterest or watch design shows and get overwhelmed at how to create this look in your home... let alone on a budget? Do you struggle with having the time to figure it out?

I get it, I understand it, because I'm a mom of 4 children too. I also have a degree in Interior Design & have worked in the design industry for the past 15+ years. I want to share my knowledge with you and help you out! I want you to walk in your home and feel satisfied and content and focus on your families.

As an Interior Designer I’m able to work with you both in person or virtually, no matter where you live. We will work together to figure out your likes and dislikes, your needs for the space, and then I will put together a plan for you with everything you need to put that plan into action in your own home.

If this sounds like something you would love to do, then I would love to be your Interior Designer. You can contact me HERE with any questions or concerns you may have, and I will gladly get back to you. If you would like to check out my Interior Design Services, click HERE.

I look forward to working with you and helping you create the home of your dreams!

The Best Neutral Area Rugs + Styling Tips

One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “how can I update my room, but not spend a lot of money!” Some of the best ways to do this are area rugs, pillows, and shelf decor. So, this week I wanted to focus on area rugs, more specifically neutral area rugs.

Neutral area rugs are a great option for updating your room and can tie in with any color scheme you have. Neutral colors are generally white, cream, tan, gray, and black. All great colors for coordinating well with your room and not clashing with furniture pieces you already have.

I’ve included 12 of my favorite area rugs with with shoppable links so you can bring a beautiful new rug into your space. I’ve also got a few styling tips for selecting the correct rug size.

Click the images below for shoppable links and create this look in your home!

Area Rug Styling Tip

Let's talk about sizing and placement of a rug. Is it too big, too small, should it go under the furniture legs or in front of them? These are all common questions I hear a lot regarding rugs. Well, I have broken it all into three basic tips: 1) The rug extends several inches beyond all the furniture pieces 2) The rug can go halfway between the front and back legs of all the furniture pieces 3) The rug can go a few inches in front of all the furniture pieces. There is a few other guidelines and rules you’ll hear out on the street… Ha ha, but if you stick to one of these three rules you’ll do great.

I created a little visual below of some living room furniture and the three different rug placements I talked about. I know I’m a very visual person so I love charts and graphs that sometimes explain the process a little better than what can be typed.

Summary

I hope this week I've given you some fun ideas on neutral area rugs you can put in your home and help you update your space, along with some sizing guides. If you have any questions please let me know!

I offer Interior Design Services both virtually and locally. If you have a room you would love some help with please Contact Me. I would love to help you!

-Jessica Harris

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Girls Bedroom Refresh

So I think a girl's bedroom is one of the funnest things to style and decorate! There are so many options when it comes to colors and patterns.  When its time to update a bedroom, here are a few key pieces that I like to use that will make a big statement. In this Girl's Bedroom Refresh I used Pink, Gold, & Floral, along with some Mid Century Modern furniture.

Such a fun room that is definitely girly with a little sophistication mixed in. All source links are listed below the picture.

Girls Bedroom Refresh

Chair

Pendant Light

Rug

Wallpaper

Pillow

Night Stand

 Wall Art

 

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Laundry Room Update

I am in love with this vintage black and white porcelain tile. I would really like to install it in my downstairs basement bathroom, if I can convince my husband ;) He thinks its a little busy, but I LOVE it! It brings such a fun vintage feel to any space. Besides bathrooms, I feel that laundry rooms are another fun space to do something fun and exciting, because no one truly likes to do laundry.....so make it a room your excited to use!

Here's some fun updates that you can add to almost any Laundry Room or Bathroom space to spice it up a notch! I also love to mix and match patterns so in this space I've got a mix between florals and stripes. Enjoy!

All the links to my sources are listed below.

Laundry Room Update

Modern Glam Teen Bedroom

So lately I've been browsing furniture pieces for girls bedrooms, because I will be redoing my daughters bedroom (actually she's moving rooms and the new baby who's due end of Summer will be getting my daughters old room.) So as I've been browsing I've found some really fun pieces for a teen girls room, so I created this E-Design for you guys to highlight some of my favorites. These items are all from Target, so the prices are excellent.

Bed

Dresser

Nightstand

Area Rug

Wall Mirror

Table Lamp

Curtains

Floor Lamp

Side Chair

Owls

Clear Vase

When I get closer to narrowing down my options for my daughter's new room I'll definitely share some pics with you :)