A Room Makeover For Spring

Each new season brings new opportunities for decorating. For spring, this means bright, happy colors. This year, it seems I am hooked on green. (Check out Hooked on Houses to what other people are hooked on this week.) Like the sprigs of grass popping up outside, this fresh and vibrant color is everywhere I turn.

This look is perfect for a family room or bedroom. If you start with a neutral backdrop and furniture, it's easy to add a few decorative touches to make your home feel like spring.

• Pillows and throws, vases and storage items are inexpensive changes.
  
• Switching furniture hardware is like putting on jewelry; its a small touch that makes an impact.
• Changing lamps and rugs with the season is more costly. If you find one you love, go for it, and work it into the rest of your decor.
• Hanging wallpaper is a permanent choice. If you don't want to live with spring green in November, simply frame a few pieces (of any decorative paper) to create rotating seasonal art.
  

clockwise from top left:
green trellis wallpaper from Ballard Designs
ruffle pillow from Hettle
floral pillow from Anthropologie
cocktail ring knob from Anthropologie
glass vase from Target
table lamp from Cottage & Bungalow
green graphic cotton mat from Pottery Barn
storage boxes from Ikea
striped throw from Dash & Albert

Do you like to decorate with each season in mind? What is your favorite color for spring?