Decorating & Design
15+ Ways To Makeover Your Kitchen For Spring
Author: Jacklyn Gilmor
Published on March 5, 2020
Flowers are getting ready to bloom and the frigid weather is beginning to fade, which means it’s the perfect time to freshen up your kitchen! From floating shelves to colorful wallpaper and lush greenery, discover 15+ ways to bring spring into your kitchen. You’ll want to throw open the windows and let in the sunshine!
Floral Wallpaper
Moody nature wallpaper brings the garden right into the kitchen and adds a sense of whimsy to this hardworking space. To keep it from looking too busy, adorn one wall with the playful print, like a coffee station or breakfast nook.
Photographer: Sian Richards
Source: House & Home October 2019
Designer: Emily Griffin
Nature-Inspired Art
A pastoral painting acts as a window to the outdoors, while rustic wood furniture and crisp white chairs create a neutral backdrop for the art to shine.
Photographer: Kim Jeffery
Source: House & Home May 2019
Designer: Cameron MacNeil
Millennial Pink
Nothing says springtime like pretty pastels — and millennial pink isn’t going anywhere! This powder pink buffet can be redecorated seasonally — display potted plants and dishware in Easter-inspired hues when the weather warms up.
Photographer: Tracey Ayton
Source: House & Home September 2017
Designer: Erica Schmidt and Ivan Quintana, Medina Design House
Citrus Prints
Looking to experiment with quirky fruit motifs in your kitchen but don’t know where to start? Try a citrus wallpaper or drapery — or put both together for a bold, unexpected look.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home June 2018
Bistro Furniture
Glass pendants that look like backyard lanterns feel right at home in this coastal Connecticut kitchen . French bistro chairs and striped Roman blinds add even more nautical flair!
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home May 2019
Designer: Tommy Smythe and Lindsay Mens Craig, Sarah Richardson Design
Outdoor Furniture
Patio furniture — like these wicker chairs — create a seamless indoor-outdoor feeling, especially when the windows are wide open. Mirrored wall panels bounce light around to make the space feel larger than it actually is.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home May 2013
Designer: Colette van den Thillart
Fresh Blooms
Bring a monochrome palette to life with vases of fresh flowers in contrasting hues. Pink hydrangeas and peonies complement the seafoam cabinetry.
Photographer: John Gruen
Source: House & Home September 2018
Patinated Elements
In this European-inspired kitchen , painted French doors make a gorgeous, artistic statement. A gilt light fixture, glossy faucet and gold honeycomb backsplash add warmth.
Photographer: Tracey Ayton
Source: House & Home November 2018
Designer: Denisa Nica
Unexpected Color
Cerulean accents refresh the cabinetry and pendant in this bold blue breakfast nook , especially when paired with neutral upholstery for a look that truly pops.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home April 2019
Designer: Jean Stéphane Beauchamp
A Touch of Greenery
Keep an all-white kitchen from feeling stark with potted plants placed right beside a picture-perfect window.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home May 2018
Designer: Montana Burnett
Pastel Pendants
White and pale wood sets the tone in this family-friendly kitchen , while a trio of aquatic green pendants pay homage to the great outdoors without taking away from the serenity of the space.
Photographer: Phil Crozier
Source: House & Home April 2019
Designer: Stephanie Brown
Window Seats
When the weather is nothing short of perfection, a built-in bench next to a set of patio doors is a no-brainer. Enjoy your morning cuppa and a good book as you soak in the lush view outside.
Photographer: Phil Crozier
Source: House & Home April 2019
Designer: Stephanie Brown
Subway Tile
There’s no denying that white subway tile is timeless. It creates a bright backdrop for rustic wood cabinetry, fresh greenery on the window sill and warm copper dishware.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home March 2019
Designer: Kyla Bidgood & Kris Hageland, Bidgood + Co
Pale Flooring
Light pine flooring transforms this farmhouse kitchen into a countryside escape, while warm golden accents act like streams of sunshine illuminating every square foot.
Photographer: Robin Stubbert
Source: House & Home June 2018
Designer: Wispy Boivin
Terracotta
Terracotta tiles underfoot feel warm and earthy, especially when paired with a collection of foliage in varying heights and species!
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: Maison & Demeure July/August 2015
Designer: Morgan Michener & Kai Ethier
Open Shelving
Floating shelves bring a light and airy touch to your kitchen; they also keep clutter off the counters and draw the eye up.
Photographer: Robin Stubbert
Source: House & Home June 2018
Designer: Wispy Boivin