Don't you wish you could give your home a makeover for every season? Bachman's designers got the opportunity to transform every room in the Spring Ideas House, the historic Bachman family residence on Lyndale Avenue in south Minneapolis. The repainted and redecorated spaces are packed with lively hues, live potted plants and vintage and new furnishings.
Here are some of the ways designers mingled today's home decor trends, from bright coral to bringing the garden indoors, to create a fresh spring look:
Garden porch
• Paint trim called "Bunny Cake" sets the stage for a burst of bright prints in primary colors.
• Try a roll of real moss from a garden center as a table runner.
• Terra-cotta pots serve as napkin holders and coasters.
• A vignette of planters in different colors, shapes and sizes adds dimension.
• Use dish towels and ribbon as decorative chair tiebacks.
Dining tabletop touches
• Gray walls provide a neutral backdrop for blasts of cheery coral in tulips and place mats.
