Going from winter to spring is a time of change and renewal. While winter keeps us inside, cosy and introspective, spring is the time to come out of hibernation and bring our plans to action. What better way to bring in the new season with a fresh start?
There’s no need to redecorate your entire house with brand-new furniture or paint your walls to start fresh. A few simple swaps can make all the difference. With brighter days on the horizon, now is the time to usher change into your home with the colours of spring. Your bedroom colours play a big part in how you’re feeling, so it goes without saying that the lighter and more radiant your room is, the lighter your mood is.
If you’re looking for spring bedroom ideas that won’t cost you an arm or a leg and don’t require you to get the paintbrush out for home renos, read on. We’ve compiled the best ways to add spring colours to your bedroom to prepare you for warmer weather, sunnier days and hay fever (if you’re one of the unlucky ones).
Spring Colour Palette
The best way to incorporate spring colours into your bedroom is to look at the existing colour palette of your room. Do you tend to go for dark tones or neutrals? Think about the mood you want to create–is it calming and relaxing or bright and energising? The spring colour palette you go for should depend on the tones and shades currently in your bedroom to avoid a clash. On the other hand, if you’re ready for a change and want to transform your bedroom with an array of spring colours, go for it.
Thinking of spring brings to mind plenty of colours since it is one of the most vibrant times of the year. Greens, purples, pinks, and yellows all come out of hiding. Before you bring these colours into your bedroom, consider which spring colour palette you’re most drawn to.
GOLDEN, WARM SPRING COLOUR PALETTE
Spring in Australia is a time of green leaves, blooming flowers and more sunshine. A warm spring colour palette mimics the natural changes of springtime. Think golden, warm tones and nature-inspired neutral shades.
Pinks and Reds: Paprika Red, Coral Pink and Geranium
Yellows: Buttercup and Soft Gold
Greens and Blues: New Lime, Soft Teal and Seaspray
Neutrals: Chocolate, Tan and Sand
SOFT SPRING COLOUR PALETTE
The soft, light spring colour palette is similar to the golden, warm spring colour palette but with less intensity. Think pastels like lilac, peach, cornflower blue, wisteria, corn yellow, light blues and greens and neutrals.
Neutrals: Warm Grey, Pebble Grey, Vanilla and Cream
Pastels: Peach, Light Rose, Corn Yellow, Sky Blue, Lilac and Blush Pink
Blues and Greens: Apple, Sage, Pistachio, Spearmint, New Lime, Cornflower Blue, Bluebell, Wisteria
BRIGHT SPRING COLOUR PALETTE
Bold, bright and saturated colours make up the bright spring colour palette. Think bright yellows, radiant reds, bright purples and deep blues.
Neutrals: Light Grey Marl, Soft Grey, Dove Grey
Yellow: Acid Yellow and Marigold
Purple: Bright Purple, Iris and Purple
Blues and Greens: Leaf, Cobalt Blue, Azure, Aqua, Bright Navy, Midnight Blue, Royal Blue and Forest Green
Reds and Pinks: Pink Coral, Cherry Blossom, Watermelon, True Red and Tulip Red
How to Incorporate Spring Colours in Your Bedroom
Spring is a time of renewal and the perfect opportunity to breathe new air into your bedroom. There’s no need to break your budget to incorporate spring colours in your bedroom, but a few swaps will go a long way in revitalising your bedroom for the spring. When your environment reflects the season, you can feel in touch with nature and feel the excitement in the air of what’s to come.
KEEP IT COHESIVE
Try and stick to one spring colour palette. If you’re drawn to shades from all spring palettes, make sure the colours work together. Too many colours can make a room look too cluttered and busy–keep things cohesive and stick to a few spring colours.
CHANGE YOUR BEDDING
Winter calls for heavier, warmer quilts and covers in darker shades and tones. The beginning of spring is the perfect time to change up your bed sheets and quilt covers to lighter, breathable materials with a light spring colour palette. Use the same colour for your sheets and quilt cover for a cohesive look, or mix and match from one spring colour palette. Earthy tones like sage, marigold, blush or paprika red will add a touch of spring to your room. Alternatively, for a layer of colour, trade the neutrals for a soft pastel shade.
Cycle through your bedding throughout the year so you have seasonal sheet sets and quilt covers on hand.
GO FOR GREENERY
Add a touch of spring with a couple of houseplants. A monstera, peace lily, pothos, devil’s ivy or a ficus will bring shades of green to your bedroom. Not only will plants brighten up your home, but they are the perfect finishing touch. You can choose either living plants or faux plants, but living house plants come with added benefits: they can improve air quality, boost your immune system, productivity and mood and help you with better sleep. Choose a pot that complements your bedroom and enhances the beauty of your greenery. Deep, warm and bright colours look great with leaf green–think midnight blue, pink coral or forest green. For something a little softer, go for cream, sky blue, lilac or blush pink.
ADD POPS OF COLOUR WITH FRESH FLOWERS
Florals in spring? Groundbreaking. What better way to bring spring indoors than with fresh spring flowers? They smell and look beautiful and are an instant mood booster. Bonus points for sticking with spring flowers like jasmine, wattle, tulips and cherry blossoms.
SHAKE UP YOUR BEDROOM DECOR
Getting creative with your bedroom decor gives you the chance to add spring colours to your room like there’s no tomorrow! Bring nature indoors with a rattan mirror, find vases and decorative pots in spring colours or decorate with faux plants.
SWAP YOUR THROWS AND CUSHIONS
Trade your cushions for pastel or floral cushions to bring spring into your home. They’ll brighten up your room and bring a playful, vibrant feel to your room. You’ll need to swap your heavy winter throw for a lighter one, so now is a great time to go for a soft pastel, floral or gingham print throw.
BRING NATURE INSIDE
Spring flowers like tulips, wattle, jasmine and cherry blossom, light wooden furniture and decor, floral prints, and nature-inspired candle scents like lavender, wood, amber and patchouli bring nature inside, turning your home into a spring retreat
HANG UP SPRING INSPIRED ARTWORK
Give your walls a do-over by hanging up some fresh artwork. You can choose any art that you’re drawn to, but for a real spring touch, choose colourful artwork in light wooden or white frames. Create a cohesive spring colour scheme by tying the colours of your artwork to your cushions or throw. It’s all in the details and by repeating a spring colour throughout your bedroom in bits and bobs (not too much, not too little), your room will look more balanced and cohesive..
