1. Secrets to a Fabulous Spring Home Tina Delia of Delia DesignsAs winter dies down and we cross over into Spring, it istime to transform your home, to capture the spirit of theseason by adding organization, nature and light! With thefirst signs of spring comes the urge to breathe new lifeinto your home. The birds are singing, the flowers areblooming, the sun is shining -- all signs that the season ofspring is finally here. And with all of that beauty outside,your decor inside should get a lift, too. So, get ready for aseason of growth and new beginnings. Jumping into springis easy when you use my Spring home design tips.

2. Bring in the Sun.Make the most of natural light. Change out those heavy drapes with lightersheers. Keep blinds and drapes on the translucent side and keep them opento reveal a full view of the beautiful outdoor and allow in tons of sunshine,but when closed, they will still bathe the room in a soft, diffused light. 3. Bring in natural elements such asnaturally rustic wood pieces. 4. Bring a touch of Mother Nature into your home with nature-inspired furniture and accessories. 5. Bring in Fresh White Accents. 6. White accents immediately brighten up any space. Re-Accessorize:Time to rework your accessories and makeover your shelves. 7. Clean winter dust off the shelves and begin to replace objects withan eye toward keeping the look light. Bring out your floral china orwhite ironstone, set up a collection of pitchers or glass, and includeplants and picture frames as well. 8. Play with Punches of Yellow.Nothing sings "spring" like the color yellow. 9. A large white bowl or tall glassvase of lemons can bringinstant and simple style intothe kitchen for spring. I loveusing beautiful objects thathave a dual purpose for displayand functionlemons are afresh, inexpensive styleaccessory that are also readilyon hand for cooking! 10. You can also bring pots of yellow daffodils into your living area tomake the space happy. Plants are more cost efficient, last longerthan freshly cut flowers and the bulbs can be replanted in thegarden at the end of the season. 11. Perk Up Your Pillows 12. Vibrantsongbirds, perched on a leafybranch, brightenany room. 13. Im a total sucker for colorful pillows, and I instantly fell in love with thesebeautiful bird pillows. Maybe Im just completely over the cold and drearywinter, but the bright nature inspired patterns have me dreaming of sunnyspring days ahead. 14. Maximize a rooms potential withthe right lighting. 15. Make astatement andcreate instantwow factorwith an eye-catchingchandelier.Recessedlighting canstill brightenthe rest of thespace withouttaking awayfrom thechandeliersgrandeur. 16. Go with accent Wallpaper 17. Wallpaper isa design tool that isback and better thanever.Fresh colors, patterns, and textures bringwallpaper back intothe spotlight as asophisticated optionfor walls. For a smallchange, considerwallpapering just onewall in a room or theback of a bookshelf. 18. Go Floral: This isnt Grandmas floral wallpaper: Think large-scalepatterns, vibrant blooms and big, bold hues. 19. Make a statement with chairs. 20. One unique chairpaired with a deskor a sofa canmake a room sing.Look for a chairthat has astandout frame oreye-catchingupholstery. Selecta chair that willmesh with thescale and style ofthe rest ofthe furniture. 21. Add some color. 22. If you are afraid to use brightspring colors in your home, startin the smallest room. Also, thesmallest strokes of color canmake the biggest splash. Acouple of bright ideas, a vibranttray or a happy vase do a lot toliven up a space. 23. Accent walls can be a powerful design choice in your home. They break upthe traditional look of having four walls that are painted the same color.They draw your eye to a particular part of the room. And they give you achance to play around with color in your house in a new way. 24. Store the Silks. 25. Remove dusty silk flowerarrangements from yourrooms and store themaway for a few months.Instead, bring in freshgreen plants, floweringpots, or elegant orchids.These lively touches canbreathe life into winter-weary spaces. Create anindoor garden wall.Desert succulents likeecheveria and aloe aregood bets for first-timegardeners. In the rightconditions, they thrivewith little care. 26. Clipped vines and other fresh stems in simple glass containers have an un-fussyminimalist elegance. 27. Beyond living plants, freshclippings and driedbotanicals create morelasting arrangements.Botanicals and containershave a symbioticrelationship. Try outdifferent pairings to find thelook you are after, you mightdiscover that somethingunexpected works the best. 28. Low, lush plantingsmake greatcenterpieces, theyadd luxurioustexture and vividcolor but wontobstruct the view ofdinner companionsacross the table. 29. Change out bedding. 30. From switching out your downcomforter for a light weight quilt tobright colors and decorative pillows.Its easy to achieve a lighter, sunnierlook for the season.