Are you ready to put a spring in your step and some fresh flair into your home this Easter holiday? With the kids off school, it's the perfect time to get cracking on some easy DIY home improvement projects. From egg-citing colour updates to re-feathering your nest, these five ideas are all the rage according to top designers. So grab your tools, summon your stamina, and let's get hopping!
1. Peck a New Paint Project
"Stepping outside of your colour comfort zone is like dyeing Easter eggs - it adds a vibrant pop of personality!" exclaims Siobhan Murphy, Colour Guru at Dulux. Switching up your wall shades is an affordable way to drastically transform a room's vibe. Feeling daring? Go bold with the Pantone Colour of the Year 2023: Viva Magenta. Or keep things light and airy with soft pastel hues like baby blue, mint green, or sunny yellow.
Top Tip: Use painter's tape to create geometric shapes, stripes, or even bunny silhouettes for an egg-stra special accent wall.
2. Nest with New Soft Furnishings
"Your home should be a cosy sanctuary, just like a bird's nest," chirps John Rocha of Homebase. Update tired furniture and window dressings with plush new textiles in contemporary floral motifs or classic gingham prints. Swap out throw pillows, blankets, drapes, even reupholster those hand-me-down armchairs for an instant refresh. It's an easy way to incorporate Cottagecore cool or Farmhouse fresh flair.
Hot Hues: Lean into nature's palette with earthy terracotta, sage green, cornflower blues.
3. Basket Case: Woven Accents Galore
What came first, the chicken or the woven trend? Either way, wicker, rattan, jute, and macramé pieces are still going strong in 2024 according to Bunny Williams of Trade Secrets. "Baskets aren't just for collecting eggs anymore! Incorporate textured, woven elements through planters, lighting, wall hangings - it adds warmth, character, and a lovely organic feel."
DIY Idea: Head to the craft store and weave a simple plant hanger or boho mirror to hop on this trend.
4. Everybunny into the Garden
With spring in full bloom, it's time to prepare your own secret garden sanctuary. Daniel Shemesh, Gardening Guru at Homebase recommends, "Start a vegetable patch or make those flower beds full and lush to create an oasis of calm just outside your door." You'll be bursting with pride when those first sproutlings peek through!
Green Thumb Tips: Build simple planter boxes, install a quaint picket fence, or map out landscaping with repurposed bricks or stones.
5. Feather Your Nest with Furry Finishes
When it comes to creating cozy, craveworthy textures underfoot and on upholstery, shag rugs and furry fabrics like bouclé and boucle are still hot for 2024 according to Kristie Platt of Plush Living. "There's just something about the softness and dimension that beckons you to snugly nest within." It's the perfect excuse to go full-on hygge!
Hot or Not? While creamy ivories and soft grays are a safe bet, fashionistas are going wild for vibrant jewel tones in rich raspberry, emerald, and sapphire shades.
So there you have it, a basketful of egg-citing, on-trend DIY projects to rejuvenate your home for spring! Whether you're a bunny just starting your decor journey or an egg-sperienced home improver, something on this list is sure to inspire your inner chick. So hop to it and get crafting for an egg-stra special Easter at home!
