5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Home for Spring

#1: Clean and Declutter

It's the age-old story of spring, yet it's truly the most important first step. After a season of hibernating indoors, starting off your seasonal refresh with a clean slate is a must. Along with your normal to-do list — dusting blinds, cleaning windows, washing floors and prepping your porch — don't forget to clean your appliances, dust light fixtures, wipe down doorknobs and light switches and freshen up your front door. Also, consider how scent boosts the well-kept factor of your home: aromas of linen and cotton accentuate your hard work and carry on the fresh scents.

#2: Awaken Your Home With Scent

Spring is full of fragrance. Infuse your interior with refreshing scents of the season. Whether you're drawn to the calming scent of Lavender & Almond Blossom, the floral hints of Honeysuckle & Raspberry, the fruity sweetness of Vanilla & Pink Papaya or the tropical freshness of Palm Breeze, it's easy to create a spring mood in your home with Air Wick Essential Mist diffusers and Air Wick Scented Oils.

#3: Get Into Blossoms and Houseplants

Nothing says spring more than blooming plants, trees and flowers, but we don't have to leave the flourishing to the outdoors. Bring the outside in with beautiful houseplants. Our favorite flowers to add color and life to your home are cyclamen (and their adorable heart-shaped leaves!), hydrangeas and hibiscus. Layer in spring-worthy scents that amplify your new foliage by adding in Hibiscus & Blooming Orchids. If you prefer super low-maintenance houseplants that add just the right amount of greenery, opt for an asparagus fern, snake plant, pothos or philodendron.

#4: Say Yes to Of-the-Moment Hues

Update your home with spring colors. Cheerful and bright, spring shades leave the warm, earthy colors of fall and winter behind. This season, a hefty dose of electrifying hues and muted pastels are on the menu. Try out shocking pinks, vibrant azures and canary yellows, along with ocean blues, soft basil greens and pretty lavenders. Want to match the allure of those sweet pastels with the right essence? Try the Hawaii scented oils.

#5: Switch Out Textiles

Trade your heavy duvets, warm knits and nubby blankets for lighter linens and cotton throws. For right-on-trend designs, try one of these popular styles:

• Cottagecore continues to be all the rage and is ideal for a spring refresh with its love of wildflower prints and pastoral motifs.
• The '70s are back in all its retro glory. Lean into the groovy patterns and highly textured fabric of the decade for a playful update.
• Boho chic design allows you to mix and match stunning global-inspired patterns, from ikat and indigos to ogee and chinoiserie.

Finish Your Home in Style

Blend the season's colors, patterns and blooms together to create your own bright and airy welcome for spring. For the final touch, surround yourself with aromas designed to help set the mood of your home with the Essential Mist Sleep, Happiness and Rejuvenate set.

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