Spring has sprung here in Phoenix, and our residents are looking for new ideas to keep their apartment stylish and in-season. As we move away from cozy winter decor and toward refreshing spring interior design, there are plenty of options. If you’re just moving in, or looking for a modification to your existing style, here are nine of our favorite spring decorating tips.’
Change Out Your Blankets
With temperatures rising across Arizona, it’s time to pack your heavier blankets up until next winter. That said, you may still want to keep some lighter options handy for when you cozy up on the couch during a summer movie night at home. Wool throws and thick comforters can go in a closet or under the bed for the spring and summer seasons and be replaced with something that isn’t so heavy. Light fleece options or even Turkish towels can make for the perfect compromise to keep you bundled up without having to blast the air conditioning. A lightweight, breathable blanket can make your bed much more comfortable in the coming months.
Add Flowers and Plants
Nothing helps your home feel fresh and natural quite like some flowers and other plants. This is an inexpensive option that will add pops of vibrant color to your interior decorating scheme. Some small pots or vases won’t disrupt your budget too much, and you can even explore DIY options if you really want to save those extra dollars. Consider getting plain clay pots or recycled cans and painting them yourself for a cheap and unique decoration. We’ve even seen people repurpose unused coffee mugs or other things they have on hand.
You can get fresh flowers at your local florist or even some grocery stores to get new blooms for your favorite vase. If you prefer something more long-term, consider succulents like aloe, jade, or other options– these will fit in perfectly in Phoenix. To get the best of both worlds, explore options like a flowering cactus.
Use the Sense of Smell
Decorations don’t have to be visual– the right scent can add a delightful springtime appeal to your apartment. Floral and citrusy notes are perfect for spring, and they’re easy to find in a wide variety of different formats. You can apply this to your health and beauty products by getting some new soaps and lotions with nice spring scents. You’ll be greeted with a sweet seasonal smell every time you wash your hands.
Other options like potpourri, essential oils, and candles are all relatively inexpensive, so just pick an option that works well for you. Personally, we like essential oil diffusers because they can have the same effect as a candle, but you don’t have to worry about having an open flame in your apartment. These diffusers make it easy to switch your scent up regularly without buying a bunch of different candles, and some of them even double as air humidifiers.
Tidy Up
There’s a good chance you already did some decluttering if you got into the craze surrounding Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Either way, spring is a great time to reassess some of the odds and ends around your apartment. Putting the mess away will help your rooms feel more open and airier, and this also makes it easier to notice all of the other great spring decors you’re adding. If you have rugs on your floor, you may even want to consider stowing those away for a few months. The feeling of a bare floor will feel nice and refreshing on the bottoms of your feet as you move about the apartment.
Spring Cleaning
Related to the previous tip, a deep clean will help your apartment feel fresh and vibrant again. Once you’ve organized all your belongings, it will be much easier to conduct a good deep clean that addresses all the different surfaces in your apartment. Open your windows, light a candle, or fire up that essential oil diffuser so you won’t be bothered by the smell of cleaning chemicals all day. Then put on some comfortable clothes, play some music, and get to work addressing all the parts of your apartment you may not clean regularly.
Give special attention to floors, tables, counters, and other surfaces to make sure you get them as spotless as possible. After that, move on to kitchen appliances like the refrigerator, oven, microwave, and stovetop. Finally, finish in the bathroom with the sink, shower, and toilet. Once you’ve tackled all of those, you’re ready to finish with windows, electronics, and the insides of storage solutions like shelves. This isn’t the most exciting part of spring decorating, but the results will be worth it.
Fruit as Art
Fresh fruits in a bowl on your counter can have some of the same appeals as adding flowers and plants to your space. It adds pops of color and a sense of nature to your home. It also doubles as a convenient source for healthy snacks while you’re relaxing at home. Stock up on a variety of your favorite fruits to create a collection with a few different colors represented.
Colorful Accessories
If you prefer pops of color that will stay fresh longer than most fruits, look into things like throw pillows and centerpieces. You don’t have to break the bank to find something that will add a refreshing splash of springtime color. Some of our residents like to switch out lampshades or add other simple touches that are a little bit more colorful. If you have decorations that are for spring holidays, this is the time to use them.
Refresh Your Art
The art on your walls goes a long way toward setting the mood for your apartment. If you have the budget for a Claude Monet original, we’re delighted on your behalf. For the rest of us, inexpensive prints are more than enough to get the job done. Look for pastel colors or other bright options with spring themes at art markets or affordable department stores. If you’re unsure about how to select art for your place, mirrors make an easy option. They reflect light back into the room, which makes it seem bigger and brighter, perfect for spring.
Use Your Outdoor Space
If you have an apartment with a balcony or patio, now is the perfect time to get some enjoyment from it. Spring in Phoenix is the ideal time to sit outside and soak up the weather, so look into outdoor decorations. Outdoor plants and furniture can create your own personal oasis, and you might even find some inexpensive outdoor art to add to the mix.
Apartments for Rent in Phoenix
If a good spring cleaning isn’t enough to save your apartment, it might be time to move toward greener pastures. Heers Management offers modern, beautiful apartments in Phoenix that look great during every season. We find that the biggest secret to a well-decorated home is to start with an apartment that already looks great even before you move in. Contact us today to schedule a walkthrough and see some of our favorite spring decorations in person.