At this point, it has become common knowledge that you should change your decor base on the season. You could switch out curtains, change the coverings and colors of furniture, and even swap a painting or two. With that said, this can get quite boring quite fast, so why not try something new? You will still be making those same changes, but this time, you will be using a fresh approach.
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There are several options available to you with regard to this, including going the opposite direction when decorating. Instead of decorating for winter in winter, for example, you decorate for summer in winter. You could also try going the more literal route such as polar bear statues, starling curtains, or butterfly bed covers. Then there are your outdoor projects, which can be about celebrating the coming of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Here are a few great ways to enjoy the seasonal decors for your and your family:
Opposite Seasons
One of the most interesting ways to spice up your seasonal decors is to shake things up with opposite themes. So instead of warm, cheerful colors for summer, you go with cool, darker shades of winter. The same goes for the pale pastels of spring with the fading bronze or orange of autumn. This does not end at the colors, though, since visual, tactile, and olfactory sensations matter too.
Snowflakes, falling leaves, dandelions, tulips, pine trees, and many others can be embossed, printed, or pasted to represent seasonal changes. What you want to do is to use the opposite symbols that make you think of those seasons. This is a great idea for people who can feel a little depressed during climate transitions. Seeing cheerful colors even when it is snowing can have quite a positive effect on emotions.
Animals and Plants
Animals and plants are as much a representative of changing seasons as the weather itself. Some are practically synonymous with the transition in climate, such as migrating birds, predators, fish, and certain blooms. Table statuettes, carvings, paperweights, and various accessories that signify the current season would work too.
Now, it’s worth noting that this does not necessarily have to be an extension of the first suggestion. The figurines, vases, and knick-knacks that you get for decorative purposes can still be in conjunction with the current season. You just focus more on replacing what you had from the previous season to encourage synchronicity.
Activities and Hobbies
There are many activities and hobbies that are only possible during certain times of the year. This includes hunting, fishing, boating, ice skating, and skydiving just to name a few. Along with these hobbies and activities, there are also tools that are used to do them. You can then use these fishing rods, hunting rifles, skis, or whatever else as decorative implements.
Nothing says “It’s hunting season!” better than having the tools needed to do the actual hunting. On that note, this also works for hobbies of a less outdoorsy or rigorous nature such as gardening. Come spring, it’s time to tend to some flowers and potted plants, or succulents if you have them. Bamboo or bonsai works great too, inside and outside the home.
Temporary Overhauls
There are plenty of things in, outside, or around your home that you can temporarily replace or store. These can be placed in the shed when not in need and it would help if you have a big enough area for it. With that said, it’s worth pointing out that this can be done in a day if you plan it out. So, there’s no need to be anxious about having to change things every few months or so.
This can include paintings, furniture, garden stakes, outdoor signs, backyard grills, and more. If you are living near a body of water like a lake or the beach, your options expand. You could even employ a floating dock so you can have tea by the water when spring comes around. If you want to know more about how to do that, you can turn to a floating dock guide for help.
Changing Outer Gardens
Gardens are a complicated thing, especially in areas where it freezes over three to four months of the year. However, with a greenhouse, this can be mitigated and the plants can be protected from the cold. Additionally, there is also the prospect of using potted plants to create a garden that can shift and change. When you do so, you can create an outer garden that can represent the new seasons.
Realistically, you can do this for only spring, summer, and autumn, but that is the beauty of a decorative garden. Each season always feels new, always feels fresh, and never becomes stale. It might take a lot of work to take care of many plants and flowers, but it’s worth it. In the end, you will have a garden that will almost feel like seasonal magic.
Vehicles as Exterior Decor
Normal decorative items are often expected to be smaller, more reasonable sizes so that they can be placed without hassle. Using vehicles, though, you can expect results to be a lot more impactful to anyone watching. These are not your full-sized variants, though, since those can be stolen. Instead, you will be using downscaled replicas of what seasonal vehicles could be.
There are plenty of those you can find either online or at physical stores. They can be snowplows, speedboats, motorcycles, classic bicycles, and more. You could even use toys if you want, though you do have to secure them with locks. This is quite a unique way of approaching decorations and the results will speak for themselves.
Conclusion
Seasonal decorations are not a new concept, which can make it stale. Using new, more unique approaches can give you a fresh perspective. Reversing the order of themes, using more tangible decorative items, and even using vehicles is refreshing. It also makes for more memorable sights for guests or neighbors.
