Growing up I always imagined myself living in an ultra modern all white space with splashes of color here and there.  There is something about Contemporary Decor that has always appealed to me.  I think it has a lot to do with my self diagnosed OCD.  Of course as my life took shape and kids became a part of my every day existence, stark white was not exactly in the cards.  I still find myself drawn to spaces like this when I book hotel rooms for kid free vacations or even when picking spots to just hang out with my girlfriends.  But, at home with my family I find that my home decor is a lot more traditional and conservative than I would have thought.

Since I have yet to get to a point, where I feel like I am done decorating my home.   I constantly find myself flipping through the pages of magazines or reading blogs that speak to my love for Home Decor, hence my long standing affair with Real Simple Magazine.  I can’t say that I take too much stock in what is trending when it comes to Home Decor, I am a more of a “like what I like” girl.  So, yes my rebellious side even makes it self known in the way that I decorate my home.

That being said this year’s Spring Trends have my eyes looking like that cartoon character whose eyes are always popping out of his head.  In a nutshell, I could easily be convinced to make some additions and deletions based on what I am seeing.   However, I am not sure that I would necessarily classify these as Trends, since all of what speaks to me has been around for decades.

Here is some of what is turning my head this year:

Palm Leaves are at the top of the list, meaning that they are something that I am seeing everywhere. I do love Palm Leaves, but I pretty much equate Spring and Easter with Palm Leaves, am I alone?  I think it’s the perfect way to launch any Table Setting for this time of the year. So yes, great Palm Leaves, but any type of greenery in any space appeals to me.  I won’t say that I have a green thumb like my Dad.  But, I love having plants around.  And, since I am still learning where plants are concerned, I surround myself with any plant that I am incapable of killing.  So for me and my house we have a lot of Snake Plants, Succulents and Aloe Vera because they thrive and make me and my home look good at the same time.

Ceramic Dinner Ware:  I really believe this trend started to get popular long before 2018 courtesy or our Dear Joanna Gaines.  When she sets a fresh table and or stages the kitchens in the homes on Fixer Upper, even contemporary minded folks like me.. go Goo Goo over Farm Decor.  Dare I say, I have convinced myself that Ceramics can be chic too.   At the very least they should hold a Premier Space in my Easter Table Decor.  Right??

Black and White: Lets start out with the fact that these are Basic Colors, and as such I don’t think I can call them a Trend.  They are classics like the Trench Coat is to Spring, wouldn’t you agree?   Depending on the Texture and General Set Up.  I think that these Colors can Easily Add a More Masculine Look to a Feminine Room, or Tone Down a Particularly Jazzy or Feminine One.  According to FreshHome.com every room needs a touch of black to ground the color scheme and give it depth.  Interested in what your favorite color says about you, Check out this Post.

CIrcles aka Polka Dots are another less classic but still timeless tradition.  It’s cliche, but I love seeing Circles and Polka Dots on anything from a Teen Girls Room to Dinner Ware and Other Kitchen Accessories.  There is something youthful and flirty about this particular look.  According to the Image Consultant Institute a love of polka dots is indicative of a lively and energetic personality, and of a person who lives to multitask.

So there you have it… What Spring Trends have you thinking about making some fun and fresh changes around your home?  Let us know in the comment section below, we’d love to hear all about it.