Spring Home Decor Ideas for a Modern Botanical Aesthetic

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Feeling uninspired for spring? See how a modern botanical aesthetic transformed my home with eucalyptus, dried flowers, and lots of natural textures.

A Modern Botanical Spring Home Tour

Did you ever get ready to decorate for spring, but don’t know where to start? Well, that was me this year.

I’ve done this many times, but this year? I don’t know. I just felt kind of uninspired. It’s not that I felt pressure to do anything ‘new’, or ‘trendy’ or ‘different.’  It’s just that nothing really appealed to me. Not my old favorites, not decor ideas I’d seen online… I just didn’t have a vision.

So, instead… I tried to focus on how I wanted my house to feel: Fresh. Organic. Like all that revitalized spring energy from nature had found its way inside.

It started with eucalyptus — already on my mantel from the winter-to-Valentine’s crossover — and I decided to go with it and see where I ended up.

What emerged was a botanical theme with lots of greenery, neutral florals, natural textures, organic material, and earthy colors. A blend of light-and-airy mixed with a touch of rich-and-moody. Nothing that screamed ‘spring,’ but I think the spring vibe was subtly achieved.

Let me show you how I did it and you can tell me if you agree.😉

Spring Porch

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In the past, I’ve decorated this area with a LOT. Over the years, I’ve simplified it quite a bit since it really is such a small area to decorate.

My only goal is for the porch to say ‘spring’ and keep things clean and simple.

 I use the Adirondack rocker every season with a new pillow or blanket. The colors in the pillow and the canvas on the wall tie into the warm and earthy color palette I use the rest of my house.  

The spring wreath (an old favorite) is one I like to use every year because it really pops against the black door. This season, I added a ribbon just to pretty it up a little.

The DIY wreath on the window has a very organic feel to it in neutral colors, and the antique window is another staple (a ‘souvenir’ I brought with me when we moved from New York!) I reuse every season as well.

This bouquet of dried eucalyptus makes the first appearance here on the porch, but it’s definitely not the last.

Pro-Tip: When you’re working with a small space, edit ruthlessly. Your only job is to capture the feeling of the season — not fill every inch of it.

Living Room

This room has a lot of activity, and I’ve learned that decor that interferes with our lifestyle really is not serving its purpose. I’m not really into ‘perfectly staged’ as that doesn’t reflect our real life – but I do want our space to be cozy, welcoming, and just someplace my family and guests really love spending time in.

The living room is decorated very simple for spring, with most of the decor ‘out of the way’ so we can function as a family.

I added the botanical accents through the canvas wall hanging, the trees, flowers, and plants (a mix of real and fake), and by using green as a primary accent color.

I intentionally keep the coffee table simple with just a few decorative items, because usually it’s filled with water bottles, snacks, and random toys. 

The shelf above the couch is really the only space the room where I create a full ‘vignette’. It’s filled with things that have meaning to me personally – like the manzanita tree, which was a centerpiece at my wedding. The canvas sign is one I designed with my ‘word of the year’ several years ago.

I love pairing several glass bottles and vases together as decorations. It’s simple but a very elegant touch. I had daffodils in there first, but when they died, I added the faux florals in neutral colors. And here’s a tip: add water even when you use faux flowers for a realistic look!

And never underestimate throwing up a YouTube Spring Art video to your TV for some extra decor with zero effort!

Pro-Tip: Decor that fights your lifestyle defeats the purpose. Design around how you actually live, and concentrate your styling energy in one intentional spot — like a shelf or vignette — rather than spreading it across a whole room.

Albany Park Sofa | Barrel Swivel Chairs |Sideboard | Pillow Covers 

Dining Table

This table gets a lot of activity, so I kept things simple in this area.

A new floral linen tablecloth, dried flowers in bud vases, and placemats with plastic plates was just the right amount for everyday use for my family.

I went with dried flowers this year for a few reasons. First, I felt like real flowers, even if dried, fit better with the botanical theme than faux florals .

Also, while I do love to use fresh flowers in the spring, it can be a lot to keep up with on the daily. Typically, I’ll save fresh flowers for special occasions.

Pro-Tip: Dried flowers are an underrated alternative to fresh — they fit a botanical aesthetic beautifully, last much longer, and free you up to save fresh blooms for occasions that really call for them.

Floral Linen Table Cloth | Dried Flower Bouquets | Bud Vases

 Kitchen

This is another area that is heavy use, so I also keep the decor simple here. 

Rather than have a lot of ‘decorative’ items, I try to choose stylish ‘everyday’ items so the space looks polished, even if it’s not specifically decorated for a particular season or holiday.

For the door, I used a simple green wreath (as opposed to a floral one) to fit with the botanical theme. Like the front door, I added a ribbon to it keep it from looking too plain.

The tray on the peninsula is a piece that needs to remain functional. I included a gold-painted mason jar with more eucalyptus stems, along with our everyday items like salt-and-pepper shakers, a napkin holder, and a woven tray for my readers!

Adding in a few spring towels is also another easy way to add functional decor.

There are touches of botanical decor on the floating shelves – the pothos plant and a wildflower plate, along with evergreen items I keep there all year long. 

Pro-Tip: Instead of adding purely decorative items to a hardworking space, invest in everyday items that look good on their own. Pretty salt-shakers, napkin holders, measuring cups, canisters… all functional but add to a polished aesthetic without interfering.

 

Den

This room probably has the most botanical feel and really led the way.

Since I have a lot of white and wood in this room, which is connected to the kitchen, I really needed the ‘green’ to add some organic life to it.

 

 

 

Beside the faux greens on the mantel and in the built-in shelves, I added bunches of dried eucalyptus to the coffee table tray and hanging on the mantel itself.

The art prints on the mantel are more designs I created myself.

The built-ins have some of my favorite antique and current books, various DIYs I’ve made, along with a collection of bottles, bud vases, pottery, and terracotta. That little top-shelf space is one of my favorite little nooks in this room.

I also used some other reading material that tied into the theme, like The Corona Garden Guide and Willow and Sage magazine on the coffee table.

On one side of the window is a DIY wall hanging I made years ago. This season, I added eucalyptus stems to it for an updated botanical look.

On the other side is a faux olive tree that is honestly so life-like! There are lots of blankets available in this room with the fireplace, with a hanging lamp above a cozy chair, making it a peaceful spot to read and relax in our very busy house! Even the kitty thinks so.😉

Pro-Tip: Don’t overlook books and magazines as decor. A well-chosen title on a coffee table or shelf adds personality, reinforces your theme, and is something you’ll actually use.

Dried Eucalyptus | Olive Tree | Coffee Table | Oversized Chair | Swivel Accent Chairs |High Pile Shag Rug | Hanging Floor Lamp

More Spring Decor Inspiration

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More Spring Home Tours

I hope this gave you a little inspiration to bring some botanical life into your own home this spring. If you need some more ideas, check out these other spring home tours!

   

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