From Spring to Winter: Simple, stylish ways to update your home for every season
This is a collaborative post.
Do you find that, as the season changes, your existing space feels dated even if you recently purchased the decor? You don’t need to do a full renovation. It could just be that the fabric, colours, or textures don’t suit the changes in light, temperature, and mood that come with moving into a new season.
From linen to velvet, or from full lighting to warm tones, even small swaps can completely transform a room’s atmosphere. Here are some practical ideas to help you capture the mood of each season, manage your décor without clutter, and build a transition routine that keeps your home looking its best year-round.
Spring flowers and Autumn wreaths: Simple seasonal touches
When Spring arrives, we start being drawn to lighter textures and colours. Pastel cushions, fresh yellow daffodils on the dining table, and breathable cotton throws will give an instant lift to your rooms after winter’s heavier palette. Switch to sheerer curtains to brighten a space with more natural light. When summer arrives, it’s time for big, bold touches to update the decor – think patterned cushions, woven rugs, and coastal-inspired accessories like driftwood frames or striped blankets to bring a relaxed, holiday vibe as you go about everyday life.
In Autumn, shift to deeper tones (burnt orange, forest green) and pair with chunky knit throws, seasonal wreaths of dried leaves, and warmer lighting. Winter is all about comfort and cocooning through the colder evenings with plush textures, jewel-toned colours, festive ornaments, and warm white lights.
How to manage the decor and store your seasonal items
When you’re rotating décor throughout the year, invest a little effort in staying organised so that cushions, throws, candles, wreaths, and tabletop accents don’t pile up. You can store smaller items and linens under the bed or in multi-purpose furniture with hidden compartments.
Decorative baskets are also a great way to keep everything accessible without overcrowding open shelves. For larger items like Christmas trees, outdoor lights, or bulky autumn displays, consider self storage in Peterborough to keep your home uncluttered while still enjoying a full seasonal rotation. Off-site storage gives you much-needed breathing room, and it’s easier to find the decor you need when the next season rolls around. You could have boxes for Christmas and another for summer!
Refresh or repurpose seasonal décor periodically to cut down clutter
Before each new season starts, look through what you already own. If you haven’t used certain items in years or they no longer match your style, donate them. If you want to get really creative, try repurposing them into fresh pieces for a different season. This keeps your collection relevant (plus, your cupboards won’t be overflowing with the décor that you no longer love). It also gives you room to add a few new touches that truly do capture the mood of the current season.
Seasonal home updates without a full overhaul
You don’t need to do a renovation or spend a lot to refresh your home for the upcoming season. By adding a few seasonal touches in the decor, some smart storage, and regularly reviewing what you want to keep, your space can feel inviting and up to date all year long.
Do you have any tips for updating the decor for spring that you can recommend? Do you find that a spring refresh helps your mental health, too, having a fresh new room? I know I do! Even just changing the cushions or swapping around the ornaments and decor makes such a difference. Alternatively, what about a bunch of flowers in a vase? Let me know in the comments below.
