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Spring Decor: How to Use Accessories to Add Color to a Neutral Home

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In this post: One of the simplest, easiest and least expensive ways to add seasonal color to your neutral home is by adding spring decor accessories to your rooms.

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You all must think I’m crazy.

I’ve been reworking my home, room by room, paring back the look to refined neutrals, removing much of the color and presenting the finished product with an air of satisfaction that says, “yeah, that’s so much better”. And then a week or two goes by and that very same room is wearing a whole new palette of celebratory color.

But there’s a method to my madness! I promise.

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Today I’m joining a wonderful group of bloggers for the Seasonal Simplicity Home Tour Series, hosted by Krista of The Happy Housie. For this tour we’re focusing on several rooms in our homes, so there’ll be lots of spring decor inspiration to go around!

Spring decor home tour

If you’re coming over from Confessions of a Serial DIYer and are new to the blog, let me welcome you! Please be sure to check out all the other tours linked at the bottom of this post.

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I also want to thank my sponsor, Amara, for proving the beautiful accessories that are at the heart of this post.

You see, that was exactly the point. While I do enjoy my neutral rooms in their elegant neutral glory, I still enjoy playing with color. And it’s far easier to bring a new palette into a neutral room for seasonal flavor or even on a whim, than to try to shoehorn a specific hued room into a different color direction that could potentially clash.

A neutral base allows you to explore alternative visual themes as the mood strikes, rather than constraining you to a predetermined look.

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For spring I’ve brought a lovely ambiance into my home, inspired by Amara’s Greenhouse Trend. The look utilizes sophisticated pastels, timeless florals and botanical prints to bring a touch of nature into the home. 

Today’s tour will feature three of my rooms, refreshed for the season using only accessories. This illustrates how you can do the very same thing to any of your rooms with a neutral backdrop.

For a peek at my house tour on Amara’s home inspiration page you can click HERE.

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A little color goes a long way and in a living room or den a strong statement can be made using primarily pillows and a throw or two. Much like styling a table or really any room, the key to communicating a concept is to find a pivotal piece that embodies the theme, and then surround it with items that complement that look.

In this case, the botanical appliqué pillow is the central piece, bolstered thematically by the blush crochet pillow and mint mohair throw. 

(See below for resource details.)

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Moving into the kitchen, the white center island provides ample opportunity to add spring decor through the same soft palette. It’s remarkable how different the room looks, simply by adding a new vignette to this central location.

(You can see that in practice in an early spring post where I used bold greens for a stronger statement or a holiday post where vibrant reds took the room in an entirely different direction. I’ve also played with blue and whites for a buttoned up more formal look.)

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Our kitchen is a mix of several elements, contrasting casual and formal, as I love to do. The crystal chandeliers and marble backsplash speak directly to my elegant side, while the antiqued flooring and chippy signage appeal more to my country-loving self, keeping it all from getting too serious. The greenhouse trend taps into both sides, blending country flowers and pretty pastels with pops of gold for a punch of polish.

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Of course, fresh flowers are part of all my styled rooms, and I love how their look is reflected in the charming peony tumblers. Tinted in an assortment of colors and adorned with sandblasted blooms, they’re served up on a golden tray anchored by a cluster of tulips.

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The taller vase combines rustic patina with a brass plated rim, another nod to casual elegance, while the zebra coasters mingle white bone with gold inlay for a hint of luxe.

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Stoneware plates are stacked neatly on the island, but I’ve also used them on a table setting in the dining room. They look lovely paired with pink linen napkins and my new favorite butterfly jeweled napkin rings. You can see more of the spring dining room in this earlier post, with full details of the table and decor.

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I’m absolutely delighted to have my home decorated in a way that’s easy to refresh for the season. I still have some rooms left to go that will also be moving toward a neutral underpinning. I love being able to add color and style without spending a fortune on new furniture, simply by layering in beautiful accessories!

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Spring Decor Source List – To get the look, click on the items below for direct links to the products. Where actual items were no longer available, I’ve provided similar options.

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Next up on the tour is House by Hoff. April is so creative and I know you will enjoy her post! You can find all the other spring decor tours below, starting with today’s posts. Beneath that you’ll find the week’s full line up. Enjoy!

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Confessions of a Serial DIYer | Designthusiasm | House by Hoff | Nina Hendrick Design

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Stacy Risenmay | Southern State of Mind | Sincerely, Sara D. | Town and Country Living

 

 

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Monday’s posts:

Seasonal Simplicity Monday

The Happy Housie | Sunny Side Up | Rooms FOR Rent | So Much Better With Age
Maison de Pax  | TIDBITS | Zevy Joy | The House of Wood | The Turquoise Home

 

Tuesday’s Posts:

Seasonal Simplicity Tuesday

Confessions of a Serial DIYer | Designthusiasm | House by Hoff | Nina Hendrick Design
Stacy Risenmay | Southern State of Mind | Sincerely, Sara D. | Town and Country Living

 

Wednesday’s Posts:

Seasonal Simplicity Wednesday

Willow Street Interiors | On Sutton Place | Duke Manor Farm
Place of My Taste | Rambling Renovators | Deeply Southern Home

 

Thursday’s Posts:

Seasonal Simplicity Thursday

Decor Gold Designs | Amber Tysl | Sincerely Marie Designs
Summer Adams | Setting for Four

 

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  1. Krista says

    Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 10:37 am

    Beautiful tour Lory, and I love your tips for adding spring colour! Your home is stunning. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all and being part of this tour series.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you, Krista, so much for hosting such a great tour and including me!!

      Reply
  2. Jamie says

    Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Lory, I love those new additions from Amara! Just gorgeous. It’s always such a joy to see a home tour from you. I love all the pretty vignettes and flowers you’ve added for spring.
    Hugs, Jamie

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks, Jamie! Always how I feel about you, too… 🙂 Haven’t gotten to your post yet but I’m swooning from the teaser, so I’m definitely getting over there!!

      Reply
  3. Ginger Valdes says

    Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    Such a beautiful home and photos Lory! I too love a neutral background,and then go crazy or laid back with color! Depends on how you feel when you wake up in the morning!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      Absolutely true, Ginger! And thank you, too!!

      Reply
  4. Stacy Risenmay says

    Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    I love all the fresh spring flowers! And the lights above your kitchen island are AMAZING! Such a gorgeous home!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      Thank you so much, Stacy!! Fun blog hopping with you… 🙂

      Reply
  5. Christy at Confessions of a Serial DIYer says

    Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    Your home is beautiful, Lory! Love all of the elegant details throughout! XO

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      Thank you so much, Christy!!

      Reply
  6. Sheila says

    Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 10:47 am

    Oh I love this post Lory! The subtle, soft colors look so pretty for spring! And I’m IN LOVE with the glasses!!

    Sheila
    xo

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks, Sheila! And of course you are… they’re peonies!! 😉

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    Friday, March 30, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    You have an absolutely stunning home, Lory! It’s perfectly elegant and inviting. I love all of your soft spring touches!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Friday, March 30, 2018 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you so much, Laura!!

      Reply
  8. Cindy says

    Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 10:36 am

    Beautiful as always. I am still getting used to having neutral fabric to work with. I know most colors work. I’m so used worrying I’m still over thinking.

    Why?

    Enjoy your weekend

    Cindy

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  9. Laura says

    Monday, April 2, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    Your home is gorgeous! I love your all white kitchen and pops of color! So lovely! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Monday, April 2, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you so much, Laura!!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    Lori, You speak my language. Love the pops of blues and pinks against the neutral background. And, of course, the way you put accessories together is delightful and interesting.

    Reply
  11. Julliya says

    Monday, February 15, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    This is very useful and amazing article and I hope all the readers will love this article as its about the lovely arts of flowers decoration in spring season.
    Thanks for sharing such beautiful piece of article to us..

    Reply

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