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    Home » Home Decor

    2016 Spring Home Tour: Nature Inspired Vintage Farmhouse Decor

    Published: Mar 23, 2016 · Modified: Dec 5, 2016 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 47 Comments

    Welcome to Our DIY House in the Spring! To me, springtime is all about new beginnings and the addition of exciting new bursts of colour and life, so I really wanted to portray that in our home's decor this year. Today I'm giving you a virtual tour of a few rooms in our house that I've decorated for the new season. I'll also share some easy DIY and styling tips so that you can try out these ideas in your own home if you like them. As I often like to do, lots of our decor this Spring is inspired by nature, and it's an eclectic mix of vintage and modern. Grab yourself a latte, and come on in!

    A traditional black and white living room with pops of bright color for Spring

    I'm very excited to be a part of the Spring Fling Home Tour blog hop this week, so make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to see who else is sharing their home decor today. There's bound to be a ton of inspiration for Spring decor!

    Also, make sure to enter The Brick's newest contest - Flip it to Win! I'll share more about it later in this tour post, but you can win a ton of fantastic prizes like a $5000 shopping spree, a trip to Mexico (!!), or a dream kitchen appliance package.

    If you're new here, you might want to read the story of Our DIY House - we built it from the foundation up all on our own in 2013. It was quite the adventure!

    A simple black and white entry

    I've kept our little entry nook simple with some of my favourite little antique items and a pretty bundle of faux flowers.

    A traditional black and white living room with pops of bright color for Spring

    Moving into our living room, I've added some bright pops of colour to make it feel fresh and ready for the new season.

    Styling Tip: One single floral pillow adds enough of a burst of colour and pattern to make an entire room feel like Spring!

    A traditional black and white living room with pops of bright color for Spring

    This bright floral pillow is designed by one of my favourite fellow Canadian bloggers - Lucy of Craftberry Bush - and you can find it here.

    A traditional black and white living room with pops of bright color for Spring

    I took my colour cues from this pillow, and added little bursts of turquoise (always my favourite!) and bright pink colours throughout our living room.

    A traditional black and white living room with pops of bright color for Spring

    Styling Tip: To make a dark leather couch feel lighter, surround it with light and bright colours like white and gray. You can also pile white and coloured throw pillows to make it feel instantly brighter.

    A traditional black and white living room with pops of bright color for Spring

    Our set of charcoal coloured leather couches are from The Brick and we're still very much in love with them. (You can also get one for 60% off right now when you buy the matching loveseat or chair!)

    I'm still really happy with how these have held up to our busy family shenanigans and the more we use them, the comfier they get.

    How to make a large DIY reclaimed wood clock from an electrical reel

    And I can't forget to tell you about this clock on our Spring mantel! It's my latest DIY and I couldn't be happier with it. Click here to see how to make a giant DIY reclaimed wooden clock like this.

    A traditional black and white living room with pops of bright color for Spring

    On our coffee table, I've filled a barnwood box with blue mason jars, candles and pink tulips.

    Pink tulips in blue mason jars in a barnwood box centerpiece

    Is there any flower more happy looking than a pink tulip?

    A traditional black and white living room with pops of bright color for Spring

    The corner of our living room has a new little friend - this faux fiddle leaf fig tree. I really like how realistic it looks, and it adds a much needed dose of green in this back corner.

    Styling Tip: Mix faux greenery and florals with real ones for a lower budget look for Spring.

    A DIY bird's nest in a cloche for Spring decor

    On my little turquoise cart is the DIY bird's nest my girls and I made last year.

    Now, come turn the corner into our kitchen:

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    The table is set with simple nature-inspired accents for Spring. You can find more details on my Spring table setting right here.

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    The rest of the kitchen features little bursts of fresh fruit, veggies, and of course a sweet little bundle of tulips.

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    Our new island stools are the Moriann Wingback Counter Stools from The Brick, and they've been a great addition to our family-friendly kitchen. The girls love to sit on them for snack time, and I think they look just as good with my colourful teal floral drapes as they did with the red plaid ones I had here at Christmas time. The bronze nail accents are my favourite feature!

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    Moving into the heart of the kitchen, the cupboards are washed and ready for some Easter baking!

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    Styling Tip: Decorate your kitchen counter tops with interesting looking fruit and vegetables that match your decor like artichokes. Layer them at different heights with cake stands.

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    I still definitely need to do a good, thorough Spring clean on the inside of my kitchen cupboards, but that's still on the back burner... I'm definitely a bit (OK, a lot!) of a procrastinator when it comes to a good Spring clean!

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    A black and white kitchen with a Carrara marble backsplash

    I love this time of year when a bundle of tulips at the grocery store is so easy to find!

    Now, moving on to the final room I wanted to share with you today: our formal sitting room.

    Vintage Floral Spring Sitting Living Room

    This has been one of my favourite rooms to decorate for Spring because of the wall colour and the fact that it's a room that always looks good with pink accents.

    Vintage Floral Spring Sitting Living Room

    Vintage Floral Spring Sitting Living Room

    I made these flowers using this DIY method right here, and then I set them in a glass vase with acrylic water.

    Styling Tip: Fill a transparent glass vase with real or acrylic water when using faux florals to give them a more realistic look.

    Vintage Floral Spring Sitting Living Room

    The books on the tray on the sitting room coffee table are a fun vintage find from an antique store trip this month. I love their spring-green colour!

    Vintage Floral Spring Sitting Living Room

    Vintage Floral Spring Sitting Living Room

    A simple DIY pink throw and floral pillow add just the right amount of Spring pop to the room.

    Vintage Floral Spring Sitting Living Room

    I used this method to make the floral pillow so that it was nice and quick!

    Do you like this vintage-inspired decor look? The Julia sofa from The Brick has the tufted, traditional look that I love and it has a very similar feel to the pieces I have in our sitting room!

    Vintage Floral Spring Sitting Living Room

    I truly love the mix of black, white, blush pink and Spring green in this room. It's colourful, but it's still soft.

    Are you longing for a Spring home decor refresh this month? Make sure to enter The Brick's Prize Couch Flip it to Win! My friends at The Brick are giving away a TON of great prizes like a Big Brother Canada Ultimate Fan Experience, a gorgeous new TV, a $5000 shopping spree and more. Click here to play!

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    Tons of colorful and beautiful Spring home decor ideas

    Now it's time to visit the other bloggers' homes that are all decked out for Spring!

    Day 1: Transitional and Vintage Decor Style
    Iris Nacole
    Love Your Abode
    Organize Nashville
    Hobnail House
    Knock It Off Kim
    Day 2: Eclectic Style
    A Designer At Home
    Up To Date Interiors
    Welcome To The Woods
    Casa Watkins
    Day 3: Farmhouse Style 1
    The DIY Mommy
    Twelve On Main
    The House Down The Lane
    Our Crafty Mom
    Day 4:  Traditional Style
    Old House To New Home
    2 Bees In A Pod
    Green With Decor

    Day 5: Farmhouse Style 2

    Lehman Lane
    Elizabeth Joan Designs
    My Creative Days
    Farmhouse 40
    My Life From Home

    Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by The Brick. As always, all of the opinions here are my own. I only recommend companies that I use and love myself.

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    Comments

    1. bon bon @ Farmhouse 40

      March 23, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Love your home. The placement of bright colored pillows and flowers really makes it feel like spring. Love your diy mantel clock.

      Reply
    2. Kristi

      March 23, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Everything looks so cheerful and airy! I just love that beautiful house my friend!
      PS. Popped into Country Pumpkin yesterday and thought of you, such a cute shop! We need to have a Spring antiquing day soon!!!

      Reply
    3. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins

      March 23, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Christina, I adore your take on Farmhouse style. It is modernized, chic, and so beautiful. I especially love the family centered decor like the door photo display and kids artwork gallery in the dining area. Your style is amazing. Pinning and sharing!!

      Reply
    4. Corinna - A Designer At Home

      March 23, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      Your home is So, SO beautiful. Love all the turquoise and pink!

      Reply
    5. Lindsay Eidahl

      March 24, 2016 at 9:24 am

      Your home is perfectly ready for spring! So inviting, warm and cozy! It has been fun touring with you this week!

      Reply
    6. Stacey

      March 24, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Absolutely gorgeous! Your formal sitting room just makes me swoon. The colors are so pretty and the room is inviting - not too formal. Love the colors and accessories you've chosen.

      Hope you'll join us for Thoughts of Home on Thursday. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc.

      March 24, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      What beautiful style!!!! I love every inch! Excellent tour, thank-you for sharing! xo

      Reply
    8. Zan

      March 25, 2016 at 12:26 am

      You inspire me Christina. I love your beautiful home and how you pay so much particular attention to every detail. I love the colors and your formal sitting room:)

      Reply
    9. Sara

      March 28, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Beautiful, Christina!

      Reply
    10. Mary H

      March 29, 2016 at 7:20 am

      Your house is so beautiful! I love all the turquoise you have incorporated into your decor!

      Reply
    11. Amanda @ Old House to New Home

      April 01, 2016 at 6:20 am

      You have one of my favorite homes, it always looks so lovely!!

      Reply
      • Christina Dennis

        April 10, 2016 at 9:05 pm

        Thanks so much, Amanda!

        Reply
    12. Erin

      April 05, 2016 at 9:57 am

      Your home looks great, Christina! Very welcoming and cozy. Love all of the pops of color!

      Reply
      • Christina Dennis

        April 10, 2016 at 9:02 pm

        Thanks, Erin! I definitely love my colours. 😉

        Reply
    13. Tiffany

      April 05, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      Your home looks so lovely, Christina! I love that tulips, that floral watercolor pillow, and the clock on your mantel. It was great sharing the tour with you. Happy spring!

      Reply
      • Christina Dennis

        April 10, 2016 at 9:02 pm

        Thanks so much, Tiffany!

        Reply
    14. Sharon

      January 03, 2017 at 11:51 am

      What a beautiful room! Can you tell me the paint color and brand name of the paint you used in your formal living room?

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        January 04, 2017 at 11:06 am

        Hello Sharon, Christina used Valspar paint for her home. The colour of the dining room is called "distant valley" and the living room is painted in "seashell gray" I attached the link from the blog that includes all the rooms for you to take a look at and make sure you get the paint colour you are after. http://thediymommy.com/choosing-the-paint-how-to-pick-paint-colours-for-an-entire-house-our-diy-house/

        Reply
    15. Amanda

      October 01, 2018 at 11:34 pm

      Beautiful home and pictures! I am so inspired by your work. Thanks a lot for sharing the great article.

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        October 02, 2018 at 3:12 pm

        Thanks so much for stopping by

        Reply

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