Step Into Spring

Interior design professor Travis Wilson on how to add floral accents to your home for an instant mood-lifter

The family room of a waterfront house in Oceanside, southern California, designed by Steve and Brooke Giannetti. They are an architect and interior designer couple who have become known for their signature “patina style,” blending a timeworn aesthetic with a sense of modernity. Their projects are detailed in a new book, “Patina Homes,” published by Gibbs Smith. Lisa Romerein

With flowers in bloom and spring in the air, it is time to brighten many aspects of our lives, especially our homes. So fold up the heavy blankets, change those flannel sheets, and lighten your proverbial load with brighter spring decor. Seek the beauty of nature and integrate it into your home. It’s time to cleanse and brighten your life. As the poem says, April showers bring May flowers.

The symbolism of spring surrounds our homes; nature is directing us to use the theme of renewal. How do we renew our home, and in turn, lift our spirits? One method is the addition of floral elements throughout the house. As Easter lilies begin to bloom, we should embrace brighter objects and lighter tones within the home.