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Home » DIY & Crafts » Simple Spring Spruce Up Ideas {Hello Spring Tour}

03/30/2017 · 18 Comments

Simple Spring Spruce Up Ideas {Hello Spring Tour}

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Here in Oklahoma, spring means frequent storms. Even as I write this, the forecast for the afternoon shows tennis ball size hail, damaging winds, and “a few tornadoes possible”. Yuck! As much as I love flowers starting to bloom and the return of flip-flop season, I rather skip the bad weather and move right to summer.

My strategy for spring decor is pretty simple. I focus on adding plants, flowers, pink, and turquoise to our main living areas in affordable ways.  I’m equal opportunity when it comes to real vs fake plants and flowers.  In the entryway, I used some faux pink flowering branches on the console. Next to the front door, I used a real fern on the top of the cart.

Spring Home Tour - Polished Habitat

We should be done with heavy coat weather now, so the coat rack was updated with light jackets. Luckily, my wardrobe matches my decor.

Spring Entryway Ideas

Backing a bit further from the entry, the same spring theme continues. It’s worth noting that this same decor will stick around through Christmas, so even though I keep calling it “spring”, I don’t actually redecorate for summer. Fall will just be the addition of a little orange into the mix.

White kitchen with black island - Polished Habitat Home Tour Spring 2017

I mentioned something being removed, and you may have noticed in the above photo.  I’ve been dying to remove the glass doors from our upper cabinets to have more of a casual open shelf look. We finally did it last night!
Spring Home Tour - Polished Habitat
Just removing the doors changed the feel of the kitchen for FREE.

Spring Kitchen Ideas I did splurge on a new gold tiered fruit stand (affiliate link) at Target.  I love having citrus easy to grab for a snack (oranges & tangelos), margaritas (limes), or water (lemons).

Tiered Fruit Basket

The wall-mounted wine rack we had between the nook windows was retired because many seemingly normal size wine bottles didn’t fit in it.  I was frustrated every time I tried to restock. Who needs added frustration? The wine moved to a rack on the counter, and I replaced the rack with an old piece of art we already owned. The colors in it aren’t my favorite, but it works until we find something perfect.

Spring Home Tour - Polished Habitat
The tall plant in the corner above was a recent clearance find at Hobby Lobby. I  couldn’t pass up $23 for something so tall! I imagine you’ll see it move all around the house in the future.

Here’s a close up of my favorite plant of the moment. Isn’t the pink fan cool?

Pink fan plant - Spring Home TourThat one is real so fingers crossed I can keep it alive!

On the other side of the kitchen, I updated the decor on top of the cabinet. Because it was past time for the snowy winter art to get packed up. Spring Home Tour - Polished Habitat

I didn’t take new photos of the living room or bedroom since I’ve shared those recently. If you missed them, click on the images below to see more!

So that’s how we decorate for spring/summer around here. Nothing fancy or pricey, but all the plants and colors still add lots of life and happiness!

Plants as decor for spring

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Melissa George

In 2013, Melissa founded Polished Habitat to share her passion for intersecting style and function to make everyday life more beautiful and less stressful. She does this by sharing easy home organization tips, home decor tutorials, and creative ideas to help readers think outside the box, no matter their budget. Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more. In 2018 & 2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, Polished Habitat was shortlisted for the Amara Blog Awards Best Interior Styling Blog - International. Read more...

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  1. Lisa says

    03/30/2017 at 12:27 pm

    I love all the ? they add such life and cheer! Nice touch. I can’t wait to see the others but sadly drinking wine at work is frowned upon, so I will have to settle for coffee ?

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    • Melissa George says

      03/30/2017 at 1:11 pm

      Clearly, a policy change is in order!

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      • Lisa says

        03/30/2017 at 1:33 pm

        I couldn’t agree with you more!

  2. Cassie Bustamante says

    03/30/2017 at 1:47 pm

    your home looks beautiful and fresh, melissa!

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    • Melissa George says

      03/30/2017 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks Cassie! I love how fresh the plants are making it feel!

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  3. Designing Vibes says

    03/30/2017 at 3:30 pm

    Melissa,
    I am so envious of your kitchen…it’s incredible, and on top of that, you have those gorgeous turquoise runners in there(I have those rugs on an inspiration board of mine and am determined to actually purchase them one day). And I am going to go to Oklahoma and steal that fabulous Marilyn artwork from you. I am quite the Marilyn (and turquoise) fan and have never seen that print anywhere. Gorgeous tour, friend!

    Much Love,
    Erica

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    • Melissa George says

      03/30/2017 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you, Erica! I had never seen that print before either, and I couldn’t find it online anywhere to link to. It was a completely random find at Old Time Pottery and I think it was like $18. Already framed! I almost passed out right in the aisle, but I also felt the need to get her in my cart before someone saw her. Then, I seriously was super-protective of the cart, all paranoia someone was going to cart-snatch her. I found those large blue and white candles holders in the entry the same day, and they were only $4 for the shorter ones and $5 for the taller one. I felt like I had won the design lottery!

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      • Designing Vibes says

        03/31/2017 at 6:07 am

        haha. I am pretty obsessed with those candle holders too. Well, dang! Wish I had an Old Time Pottery nearby. Hope you stay safe with all of this crazy weather, friend.

  4. Nicole says

    03/30/2017 at 4:36 pm

    I love how open, bright, and inviting your kitchen feels! Great touch with adding the open shelving 🙂

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    • Melissa George says

      03/30/2017 at 4:37 pm

      Thank you, Nicole! I always aim for the house to look good, but still be inviting, so it makes my day that you used that word!

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  5. Krista says

    03/30/2017 at 9:25 pm

    Beautiful, Melissa!! I always love your use of colour; and how chic but comfortable your space feels!!

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  6. Angela, Blue i Style says

    04/01/2017 at 10:10 am

    I’m loving all of your plants everywhere! And that teal Marilyn art is so amazing! She sets the perfect cool, relaxed vibe for spring and summer!

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  7. Tara @ Lehman Lane says

    04/01/2017 at 7:11 pm

    Such a pretty tour Melissa! Love the look of the open shelves where you took off the cabinet doors in your kitchen

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    • Melissa George says

      04/01/2017 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks, Tara! I can’t wait to add some color and pattern to the back of that cabinet!

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  8. Amanda says

    04/02/2017 at 7:20 am

    I’m loving all the navy and I just adore those vintage style blue rugs in your kitchen! I’ve been wanting to switch up the rug by my kitchen island and you’ve totally inspired me! Loved everything, friend.

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    • Melissa George says

      04/02/2017 at 8:50 am

      Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  9. Kim@NewlyWoodwards says

    04/03/2017 at 9:31 pm

    I love all the touches of aqua – such a perfect touch for spring and summer!

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  10. Amanda @ Love & Renovations says

    04/06/2017 at 8:11 pm

    The entryway! Those chairs! I LOVE them! Your kitchen is also stunning!

    Reply

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In 2013, Melissa started Polished Habitat to share her skill of mixing decor & organization to add style & function to everyday life at home.

Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more.

In 2018 &  2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, she was also short-listed by the Amara Blog Awards for Interior Styling, International Division.

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