Holidays are always a time of joy meant to be spent with family and friends. And while we are used to making big preparations for the winter holidays in terms of decor, sometimes people don’t pay as much attention to Easter. Nevertheless, every holiday is memorable, and it seems like Easter decorations are growing in popularity year after year. If you want to breathe some fun into your Easter interior, here are six Easter decoration ideas to get your creative juices flowing and get your home ready for spring.
No. 1 Use a bright color palette
If you want to get your home ready for spring and Easter, that doesn’t mean just hanging bunnies and eggs everywhere. To do this right, start by choosing the right color palette for your home. If you want to enjoy the feeling of spring, then go for bright colors. The most representativein this case would be light green and yellow, but you should choose whatever colors you like most. Once you’ve decided on the color palette, you can use it as follows:
- If you want to rejuvenate your home, the best way to do that is by repainting a room. This indeed requires a bit of time and effort, but the result will be worth it. If you also want your Easter guests to enjoy this, you should repaint the living room or dining room.
- Of course, if you are not ready for the mess of repainting the walls, you can change the color of your curtains and pillows. You won’t believe the difference this can make. Just by adding a bit of color here and there, you can brighten up any room.
- Another efficient trick is to change up the artwork. Again, you don’t need to repaint an entire room; you can just replace the picture hanging on the wall. For example, you can choose a painting depicting flowering cherry trees.
No. 2 Get your home ready for spring and Easter with flowers
Spring is the season of nature’s rebirth when trees blossom and flowers bloom. So, bring some nature into your home. There are plenty of fresh spring flowersthat you can buy or pick this time of year. Just bring an armful of them home and place vases in every room. Or, if you don’t like fresh-cut flowers that much, you can always bring in flowering tree branches or potted flowers.
Furthermore, don’t be afraid of using dried flowers as well. The arrangements that you can make out of them are incredible. You can even display them instead of artwork. And the bonus is that you can keep them in your home even after spring and Easter pass.
No. 3 Go crazy with the candles
Nowadays, you can buy candles in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They also represent a budget-friendly option for decorating your home. On the one hand, you can use them to add more spring colorsto your rooms. On the other hand, you can look for different scents that remind you of spring. This way, even when you don’t have fresh flowers in the house, it will still smell of them.
No. 4 Create the perfect table setting
Just because Easter is celebrated in one weekend, that doesn’t mean that you can’t keep the décor longer. Treat the Easter décor just like the Christmas one and keep it there as long as you like. Here are some ideas for the perfect table setting.
- Create a centerpiece. This will attract all the attention, so you should make it memorable. On Easter Sunday, you can have one consisting of beautifully painted eggs. However, the rest of the time, you can create one out of spring flowers or colored candy.
- Use colorful items. If you’re not a fan of very colorful table settings, choose only a few elements to add a bit of color. For example, you can go for either a colorful tablecloth or tableware. As for the latter, you can opt for vintage floral china that is elegant yet colorful.
No. 5 Include Easter-inspired accessories
Eggs and bunnies might be representative of Easter, but they are also representative of spring. So, why would you limit their use to the table? You can get crafty and create various Easter-inspired accessories with
. Or, if you are not the crafty type, then you can just buy them. Afterward, you can start placing them all around the house. This way, every room will have a bit of spring inside it.
And don’t worry about what you’re going to do with all those accessories afterward. Just like with the winter holidays, if you don’t have enough room in your home, you can always rent a storage unit. That way, you’ll have a safe place for every item you’ve bought. Then, you can use them again next year.
No. 6 Don’t forget about the balcony or porch
The exterior of your home is just as important. Therefore, to get your home ready for spring and Easter, you should also rejuvenate your balcony or porch. The essentials are the same; use colors and greenery. Regardless of whether you have a small patio or a large porch, place a couple of chairs and a small table. This way, you will be able to enjoy spring to its fullest while drinking your morning coffee. Add colorful pillows and spring flowers or potted plants. You can also look for some soft, colorful blanketsfor those spring evenings spent with friends out there.
Final thoughts
Easter offers you the opportunity to spend some quality time with your family and friends and celebrate spring. This is the season of rebirth and rejuvenation. So, why not bring a bit of that into your home and make this the most memorable Easter yet for your nearest and dearest? Get your home ready for spring with these Easter decoration ideas.
Author bio:
Nancy J. Nez is an experienced content writer with a true passion for interior design. She is currently working for Movers Development and wants to help new homeowners design their dream homes. She lives in New York City with her adorable dog, Izzy.
Email: nancy.nez@moversdev.com