If the scintillating promise of spring’s first blooms has you eager to infuse the last few weeks of winter with some brilliant bursts of color, you’re not alone—and a great place to begin is at home. But before you go picking out prismatic paint swatches, consider ushering new energy into more muted nooks and corners with some fresh, boldly saturated decorative accents. Trust us: A tutti-frutti throw pillow or a sunny yellow lampshade can go a long way toward reinvigorating any space—no paintbrush required.
To help you get started, we’ve rounded up a vibrant selection of quick home updates to brighten up your every day.
Whether your culinary skills skew more seasoned chef or master of the microwave, it’s easy to add a dash of whimsy to your prep station with some brightly crested peacock salt and pepper shakers, an illustrated pitcher, a perky three-legged planter, or a textured cactus cup.
Hand-painted in bold blue brushstrokes and garnished with glittering gold, this oversized ceramic mug is dripping with character (and patiently waiting to hold your favorite stay-at-home beverage).
For tubs and sinks that could use an extra touch of sparkle, these birthstone-inspired mineral soaps come in shimmering shades ranging from amethyst to peridot.
Whether you’re drawn to the golden glow of a floating jellyfish or the deep marine green of a sea turtle cruising the tide, these DIY origami-style paper lampshades add a magical, memorable flourish to any room.
Custom-stitched in felt block letters, this peppy rainbow name pennant puts a modern, personalized spin on a retro athletic aesthetic.
Photograph courtesy of Erin Flett
Designed to be playfully mixed and matched, each of these plush cotton throw pillows features a cheerful graphic print guaranteed to pop against the backdrop of your sofa or headboard.
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Photographs by Ryan Liebe unless otherwise noted.
55 comments
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 1 year ago
Such cute finds for Spring! I'm loving the pillows and birthstone soaps. Congrats to all that are featured!
Leo Nuvunga from AfricanCraftsCenter said 1 year ago
Beautiful items! Thank you!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 1 year ago
Cool ideas! Thanks for sharing
Robin from GreenethingsBoutique said 1 year ago
Love the great way you created extra snazzery to the products through photography and words. Excellent creative choices!
Anna Morzhina from HeirloomToy said 1 year ago
A huge ceramic mug is beautiful! Tea time - time for your thoughts and pleasure! Pennants as a decoration for the wall in Russia are very popular now.
shirley coachman from SCfashioncreations said 1 year ago
Shirley Coachman from SCfashioncreations Lovely items.
Anzhelika Grigorieva from SudarushkaShop said 1 year ago
Thank you!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 1 year ago
Great selections ~ The colorful gem soaps from AnjoulBliss call out to my cosmic side !
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 1 year ago
Fun finds for bringing in color! Tfs :)
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 1 year ago
Great choices!
Abbingtons from Abbingtons said 1 year ago
Such cute finds! I love the floating jellyfish & the pillows.
Olga from VereskBridal said 1 year ago
I need this big mug and such a bright soap!)
Grace from GracieHeuDesigns said 1 year ago
Ohhh those soaps are gorgeous! These are some beautiful works!
Anastasiia Farforuk from Farforuk said 1 year ago
Bright accents must be in every home. They create comfort and make our home truly ours!!!
Arina from NoyaRin said 1 year ago
Wow! I love this oversized ceramic cup! <3
Sharon from YearsAfter said 1 year ago
Wonderful selection! Loving the pillows. Bring on Spring!
Ritz from Designsbyritz said 1 year ago
Such beautiful colors and designs! Loving these shops x
DecadesOfVintage from DecadesOfVintage said 1 year ago
Loving this piece about updating for spring with colorful decorative accents! Just what is needed after a looong winter. I have already updated by shelves and mantel with the addition of some blue and green books.
Bobbie from nowvintage said 1 year ago
Great choices!! I LOVE especially the ceramics from Hannah Turner! I have some in my cart! Very cool!
Kasele1 said 1 year ago
I don't see the playful planter...which is the reason I clicked this link.
Petra from House96 said 1 year ago
This origami-style paper lampshades are sooo cute. And a big mug and pillows also. :)
Jennifer Pollard from SunkissedHongKong said 1 year ago
Tell me more about that jug with the cat painted on it please. Love it!
Anastasia from WildJewelleryDesigns said 1 year ago
Everything is as bright and beautiful as I love :-)
Katrina McIntosh from PottedPeachCeramics said 1 year ago
I love those jewel soaps. Those would add a great unique touch to a bathroom.
Gillian Northcott from esanivintage said 1 year ago
love the throw cushions. Bright and cheerful.
Tatiana from WednesdayCeramic said 1 year ago
Changing one detail in your kitchen, you change home atmosfere. It's important to make cosiness in our home. Thanks a lot for so bright colors, it is like summer morning.
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 1 year ago
Great products with beautiful colors! Thanks for sharing:)
Anna from FairyToysWorld said 1 year ago
These are amazing cups. I like this cactus style) But what I want is oversized ceramic mug ! It is my dream now)
EverydayFolkCo from EverydayFolkCo said 1 year ago
Perfectly cozy and modern additions to any home. Bright and sprite!
Dan Neto from Materniteees said 1 year ago
Cool details to add some pop and color to any home. Thanks for the great ideas.
Elly Home from EllyHome said 1 year ago
Bold colors and jewel tones are my favorites. I especially love those pillows. I need to grab some to make my sun porch really pop!
Denis Granizo from DGRANIZO said 1 year ago
Liked a lot..i didnt know etsy had a blog !!! Nice content to learn about colors on my store.!!!
Svetlana Hrybach from FairyTaleUA said 1 year ago
Thank you very much for the article!) I adore everything bright and unusual)))
Sveta from StoreHandmadeFinds said 1 year ago
Very beautifully!
SilkWay from SilkWay said 1 year ago
What a treat to the eyes! Thank you for very motivated trend ideas!
bestMark from BestMarkStudio said 1 year ago
beautiful items :)
Uliana from RizhikToysForHome said 1 year ago
what bright and juicy colors! This is the perfect option to create a spring mood!
Antonina Belova from TeddStore said 1 year ago
Thank you very much for the article! Very interesting and informative! Very beautiful things!!!
Natalya from CozyHouseNatalie said 1 year ago
All such spring beautiful, bright, uplifting . I really like bright accents in the interior
Nadezhda from Manavi05 said 1 year ago
very much I love a textile decor in the house, and I work hard in this direction, in my shop there are such things)
Mariya MARI from CrochetToysByMARI said 1 year ago
Very beautiful! It inspires me to create new colorful toys!
Margo from KnittedgoodsByMargo said 1 year ago
Great ideas, spring and colorful
KnotnStitch from KnotnStitch said 1 year ago
such beautiful vibrant pillows.
Natasha from RattlesAndToys said 1 year ago
I just fell in love with jellyfish and turtle lamps !!! A big cup is generally my passion! Wonderful products are very like)))))
Lara Korotenko from ETSforYou said 1 year ago
Я люблю смотреть другие удивительные вещи, браво!
Nataly Romanova from NataLyaroArt said 1 year ago
very interesting and inspiring)
Juliya from JuliesMobile said 1 year ago
This is amazing! With the help of such bright accents, you can change the interior according to your mood! Especially if the overall interior of the house is made in light, beige shades. It seems I already know what exactly I want!
Kristy from KreativeCharm said 363 days ago
The origami lampshades are such a cool idea! Gonna keep it in mind for when xmas comes around ;)
Olga Chakhlova from LavkaCh said 313 days ago
These DIY origami style paper lampshades are awesome.
Barb from Blingyourdoorandmore said 289 days ago
I'm loving the pillows and the birthstone soaps. Adding a pop of color brings the sunshine in for Spring.
Mariya from MagicArtForYou said 269 days ago
Very unusual bright accents for the house! They will always be relevant
Anke from StudioAnke said 246 days ago
I looove the pillows!
Bob Hawaii from HawaiiBobsGardenArts said 169 days ago
Love the sea turtle light
Umesh Vigg from TheInspireDecor said 91 days ago
nice creation
SVETLANA from DollsShopKukLana said 49 days ago
How lovely! These bright spots will add joy to any home! I like color accents, especially in a chilly winter. Thank you for the helpful article.