Adding a Touch of Spring to Your Home

The first flowers of spring have sprung. Are you ready to refresh your home’s décor with something that also refreshes your spirit? Cothran Homes has some ideas for adding a touch of spring to your home.Fresh flowers are never out of season, but there’s nothing like a spring bouquet to welcome this season. Invest in a bunch (or more) of fresh flowers every week. Place them where you can enjoy them most—the kitchen counter, dining room table, fireplace mantel, foyer, and even your bathroom. For more fun, look for interesting containers, like a mason jar to hold a small bouquet in your kitchen window, a ceramic pitcher, galvanized metal container, or even convert a light bulb to a bud vase.Switch your pillows and throws for something that’s more colorful and spring-themed. You don’t have to invest in new pillows if you purchase pillow covers. Swap your winter lap throws for light cotton blankets, perfect for fending off the chill of a South Carolina spring evening.Change your wall art. Chances are, you’ve had the same art, photos, and décor hanging on your walls for a long time. With this season of new beginnings, replace those pieces with something that will liven up the space. Introduce new colors to the room, add texture and light. Mirrors are a wonderful way to make the most of the light in a room, so think about adding a few here and there, particularly in the shady areas.Paint a room or just a wall. Nothing refreshes a room like a coat of paint. If you don’t want to paint an entire room, do an accent wall or even the doors. You can also use removable wall paper and decals to change the look without much effort.Replace your window treatments with something lighter and more colorful for your springtime decorating. It’s easy to take down curtains and hang new ones. Give those old window treatments a good cleaning—and a rest—until next fall.Hang a springtime wreath on your front door. There are many ways to brighten up your entry with seasonal decor, but a wreath is a quick fix that can make a big difference. Get creative in your choices ad let your spring wreath make a statement.Refresh your outdoor living space. We’re just at the beginning of months that we can spend outdoors. Prepare to enjoy it. Pressure wash your patio, deck, and porch. Then place your outdoor furniture, spring and summer cushions and décor. Add container gardens and lights—string or solar-powered.While you’re adding springtime accents to your home, consider whether it’s time to make an even bigger change. Cothran Homes has a variety new townhomes, villas, and communities in Greenville and the surrounding suburbs. Look at our floor plans and photo gallery, and think about taking your decorating ideas to a brand new home.