Having all four seasons of the year is such a blessing not only for nature lovers but dedicated decorators too! There is something thrilling about green leaves turning red which means it’s time to welcome some change both outdoors and indoors
Spring is the time for floral decor, lighter curtains, brighter wallpapers, and furniture rearrangement. Summer is all about sunshine shades, garden hues, and bolder floral patterns. Fall has so much more to offer than pumpkin spice lattes and photoshoots in piles of fallen foliage too! It’s the time of the coziest decor, warm arm chair covers, and loads of textiles to snuggle down.
Finally, you hear the bells jingling inviting Christmas with its shimmering garlands, wreaths, candles, and festive fireplace mantels in winter. Sounds like a whole lot of work for you when transitioning from one season to another. Not at all! With these simple tips and tricks, you’ll find a universal approach to decorating for all four seasons with ease and style.
1. Go with a simple color palette
Stick to simple color palettes that could be complemented with any festive decor you want later on. Parisian grayish-blue paired with natural beige tones are great to adorn with gold hardware if you are decorating for winter and Christmas specifically. For a more neutral, earthy take, try grey-green and add black and white.
The two most popular neutrals of the moment, grey and brown, play well together too. The trick is to reach a consistent and cohesive look and mix it with accent colors that would remind you of a specific season. These could be faux flowers, scented candles, cozy throws, slipcovers, or vignettes of contrasting colors.
2. Add flowers and plants
The seasonal change outdoors can be totally transferred indoors with plants and flowers! Fresh flowers are great for literally any season. Boxwood cuttings, evergreen sprigs, and wreaths not only add texture and colors but also fragrance to the room immediately lifting the mood. Make use of the potted plants you already own and strategically place them in cozy nooks and empty niches creating aisles of greenery.
You may also get down to planting something seasonal that would specifically bloom at a certain time of the year. Take Schlumbergera, for instance. It blooms annually right around Christmas time bringing merry burgundy, violet, and pinkish colors into your interior.
3. Style your furniture
If you are decorating for winter, there is nothing better than to style your sofa with a nubby write throw or a slipcover to imitate the frosty weather outside. Yellow bowls and vases on your counters bring in that zesty spring vibe, while orangy pumpkins and burgundy-red pillows would imitate beautiful autumn hues.
Place a runner with floral patterns on your table or decorate your patio with firefly lanterns for cozier summer evenings with family and friends. In case you are lucky to have a fireplace or your own beverage station, you can always decorate it with flowers, pine cones, fresh wreaths, flickering garlands, candle cones, and festive glassware depending on the season.
4. Incorporate textures
Various textures can be used to reflect the exact season you are running into. Textures can be picked not only by the touch but visually too! Our brain is capable of comprehending the feels of the texture either fuzzy, smooth, chunky, shiny, cool, rough, you name it! By mixing textures with seasonal decor you may lull your brain into specific moods you need to evoke with visuals.
Bed throws, slipcovers, pillows, table runners, and tablecloths — all of these will do for any season when used in the right combinations. Rugs made of heavily textured materials such as natural fiber, sheepskin, and wool both look and feel great underfoot in colder seasons. Don’t forget about curtain fabrics! Opt for lighter ones in spring and summer and switch for heavier drapes for winter and fall.
5. The less is more
Exactly! Don’t overdo stuff, keep it simple! With seasons coming and going, do not cram your house with decor that will remind you of all seasons at once. Make lists of seasonal items you might use in each iteration. Place them in four different boxes for you to easily unpack everything you need for a specific season and pack back when it’s time to switch to another one.
Make a little inventory of outdated or worn-out decor. Think of how you can reinvent the old ones (pair them as vintage-looking vignettes, for instance). Pieces that look too shabby to be reused should go straight into the trash bin. Again, do not regret it! We are aiming for a more decluttered and spacious place to live in. Go online and stock up with decor popular this very year for each piece you’ve tossed in the garbage. This is how you can stay trendy without collecting too much stuff.
Yay! It’s about time to implement your knowledge into practice! Transitioning from post-Christmas to spring is the perfect moment for you to sharpen your home design skills. Following these simple tips and skills, we are sure you’ll ace decorating your home for any season or holiday with ease!
