Why You Should Refresh Your Home Seasonally

Treat the start of a new season as a fresh start for your home. Seasonal decorating, or redecorating, can add some much needed revitalization to your space, especially during the transition between the cooler and warmer seasons. 

While key furniture elements will remain the same, rejuvenating your home seasonally can add visual interest and breathe new life into your space. This article will discuss key reasons for redecorating seasonally (whether it’s for each specific season, or simply opting for an Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter refresh), as well as best redecorating practices for each season. 

Why Consider Seasonal Redecorating

Every season is unique in what it brings and how it makes you, and your home, feel. It therefore stands to reason that you’ll likely want to alter the ambience of your home to suit the changing seasons. Being mindful of the changing seasons and the notions of transition can help spark gratitude within yourself and your family for the home you’ve collectively built. While this cultivation of gratitude and celebration can be enjoyed year-round, these feelings can be especially prominent around any upcoming holidays or special occasions that you and your family celebrate, as you prepare to welcome family and friends into your home. 

Seasonally redecorating your home can also be a great reason to embark upon a deep clean of your space. As you rearrange your furniture or add in new elements of décor, you may become more mindful of your space and commit to thoroughly cleaning your home a few times per year. This has the additional benefit of making your home feel new, clean and fresh on an ongoing basis. It’s also a great opportunity to declutter and donate any pieces you feel your space has outgrown.

Finally, seasonal decorating or redecorating is a great excuse to experiment with different colours and styles. If perhaps there is a certain colour palette or interior design trend that has caught your eye but has you uncertain about committing to it across your home, regular seasonal refreshes allow you to sprinkle these trends sparingly throughout your space. This is a great way to experiment with colour, pattern and texture to further help cultivate your home’s style.

Refreshing Your Home for Each Season

If you decide to embark upon a seasonal refresh, there are some key considerations to bear in mind for each time of year. Assess each season and what it means to you and your family, and then determine the colours and tones that best represent not only the season, but also your general feelings or desires for the upcoming months.

Spring

Spring is a season of renewal when the winter has thawed and everything feels fresh and new. If you have indoor plants, remove any older ones that cannot be revitalized and trade them in for new, colourful blooms. Depending on the climate of where you live, spring is also a great time to update your plants both indoors and outdoors. Ensure you conduct a deep clean to ensure everything is bright and clean, and include accent colours throughout your home in yellows, light blues and greens, all while  incorporating as much natural light as possible.

Summer

Closely following spring, summer is the time of the year to keep your lawn mowed and your beds weeded. As you’ll likely be spending much of your time al fresco, ensure you keep your patio clean and organized. You may consider refreshing your backyard with newly-potted plants and new patio furniture and décor to ensure you’re ready for a season of backyard BBQs and lounging. Of course, tones that work great during the summer months include crisp whites, sandy tans and bold, vibrant hues of your favourite colours.

Fall

The season of back-to-school, Halloween, Thanksgiving and the kick-off to the holiday season, fall embodies an explosion of colours and a need for warm and cozy undertones. Integrate patterns, such as plaid and tartan, into your home through area rugs, throw blankets or accent pillows, and be mindful of including colours such as reds, oranges, browns and darker greens throughout your space. 

Winter

Although winter is likely the coldest season wherever you live, it’s not often associated with warmer tones in the same way fall is. Instead, winter is an elegant season that lends itself well to whites, reds, silver, gold, and deep greens. During this season, you may consider investing in a fireplace entertainment unit for those cozy nights spent with family and friends. 

Essential Pieces for Each Season

For those wary of clutter, fret not, as committing your home to a seasonal refresh doesn’t necessarily mean amassing a large collection of items. There are a number of key pieces that can work within your home throughout each season. 

Glassware generally suits every season. Find one or two large glass vases that can serve as centrepieces on your living or dining room tables, and invest in a few smaller options for accent and console tables. Top your glassware collection off with smaller trifle dishes or glass bowls that can be used for decoration or to store a few key baubles.

A neutral wreath, of which you have one or two, can be used year round and allow you to cut down on seasonal storage and clutter. Opt for a Spring/Summer and an Autumn/Winter wreath that combine key colours and flora. 

Large baskets, whether made from wicker, wood, or virtually any material to which you’re partial, make for great seasonal showpieces and storage.

A neutral tablecloth in gray, white or cream, complete with different runners in two or three complementary colours can help set a beautiful season dining room or console table. 

Decorating with clear glass votive candles can easily set the mood for any holiday or season. Votive candles look great anywhere, and if they are large enough, the sides can be filled with seasonal baubles or bits of nature.

Changing up your bedding seasonally can be both a practical and stylish change. Opt for linens in lighter colours and fabrics for the warmer months, and warmer fabrics and hues for the colder months. This will ensure you sleep comfortably year round.

Finally, you may consider cycling through one or two sets of accent cushions for your sofa, bed and console chairs to keep the various spaces throughout your home looking fresh and seasonal. Choose one or two area or accent rugs for major communal spaces that you can change through the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons. This will afford you both practicality and style, and will give you a chance to have your rugs, currently not in use, cleaned.

Decorating or redecorating your home seasonally can be a great, and sometimes much-needed, way to breathe new life into your space and tailor it to the moods and ambience that each season brings. Check out Furniture.ca for a wide selection of beautifully-crafted and luxurious seasonal furnishing and décor, perfect for your home, at any time of the year.