I don’t know about you, but I get sick of winter prettttty quickly. The holidays are great, but shortly after that, I’m over it. The cold (I live 40 mins north of Boston), the snow (ice), and honestly, even the winter decor. It all just feels so…heavy.
In my home, I go nuts decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving, then January comes and because I spent so much time and effort putting it all up for only a month, I justify leaving it for the entire month of January. The tree, the lights, all of it. When February finally rolls around, I start taking some of it away. And then there’s this weird period of time where it’s still winter, but you (me) so badly want warmer weather that you just want to pretend.
Hence why I slowly start decorating for spring at the end of February. I crave lighter textures and colors, airier florals (is airier a word?), and a sense of neatness that holiday/winter decor just doesn’t give you. With all of that being said, here are 5 ways I slowly transition my home from winter to spring, even if there’s still snow on the ground outside.
1. Take out anything red. Bows, florals, blankets, all of it. I leave some green, but I mostly start to work other colors or neutrals back in. Creams, browns, and lighter greens are good transition colors because they still vibe with winter, but they also vibe with spring. Think coffee table books, linen storage boxes (that double as remote control holders!), coasters, etc.
2. Anything with fur or velvet has to go. Fur and velvet blankets are a must have during the colder months, but they add a heaviness (per their design, obviously) that can become a little overwhelming when transitioning to spring. Opt for cotton blankets, waffle blankets, or even a wool blanket. Still warm, but just not so heavy.
3. Swap out your florals. That beautiful winter Norfolk pine? Gotta go. Instead, fill your vases with neutral florals that can pass for winter or spring. White, cream, even brown florals can work. Like these from Amazon.
4. Change your throw pillow covers. Similar to swapping out fur and velvet throw blankets, changing your throw pillow covers is such an easy and inexpensive way to welcome in a new season. Try working in lighter floral patterns, linen textures, and woven materials.
5. Keep the cozy candles and lights. Ambience is everything, and just because we got rid of the velvet and fur, it doesn’t mean we can’t still have a cozy home. After all, it is still cold outside and we want our space to contrast that. While I do take my tree down, I keep a set of string lights on my faux potted trees for these colder months. I also absolutely love faux candles because they’re so realistic, inexpensive, and obviously non-toxic. These are perfect to keep around your home to set the mood year round.
Ultimately, removing all of your winter decor will immediately de-clutter your space and make you feel lighter in your home. Sure, there might be 2 feet of snow outside, but we live inside, and that’s what matters. I give you full permission to be a little delusional because after all, it’s your home, and how you feel in it is what matters the most.
Jessica Sebastian
With a passion for innovative, practical design and years of real estate experience, Jessica brings a unique perspective to every project, balancing aesthetic appeal with marketable value.
