Bring New Life to Your Home and Garden This Spring
WHETHER YOU’RE REFRESHING INTERIORS, altering landscapes, adding artistic flair, upgrading bathrooms, or designing a backyard oasis with a pool, these top industry professionals bring the expertise to give some insight into creating the perfect space this spring.
BLOOM & GROW: LANDSCAPING THAT INSPIRES
Lush greenery, vibrant blooms, and well-designed hardscapes can transform any outdoor space. Spring is the season to revive gardens, add new plantings, or rethink layouts to create a serene, stylish retreat. It’s a time for renewal, and with a bit of planning, you can set up a landscape that will continue to shine through fall and beyond.
Jason Thompson of Grass Inc. in Mandeville, a trusted expert in landscape design, encourages homeowners to begin by nourishing the plants and trees that have endured the colder months. A slow-release fertilizer provides your greenery with essential nutrients, ensuring healthy growth. Speaking of maintenance, Jason also encourages a check-up on the efficiency of those irrigation systems. Resetting irrigation controls, checking for flow issues in the sprinkler heads, and replacing worn-out parts will keep your system running smoothly. Finally, flush out the system to clear any debris or buildup, ensuring that a spring garden receives the water it needs evenly and efficiently.
Spring is also the perfect time to plant a variety of flowers and plants that will not only thrive now but will continue to bring beauty to your garden well into the fall and even year-round. Consider planting perennials like lavender, coneflowers, or daylilies for long-lasting color.
year, an easy way to maintain a vibrant garden. Planting shrubs like boxwood or holly will provide structure and color throughout the year if you want a bit of evergreen. Adding colorful annuals like petunias, marigolds, and geraniums to your flower beds will also provide immediate splashes of color until cooler weather hits. Consider planting vincas for color that lasts until the first freeze and blooms daily.
In addition to the beauty of your plants and trees, landscape lighting is an excellent way to highlight the blooming colors of your garden, especially as the sun sets. Spring is when your flowers, shrubs, and trees shine brightest, and with the proper lighting, your outdoor space will look equally stunning at night. Installing landscape lighting is an investment that enhances your garden’s best features, transforming your yard into a welcoming retreat after sundown. From accentuating blooming flowers to casting a soft, warm glow over pathways, the addition of lights creates a stunning view of your entire property.
Aesthetic Changes That Breath New Life Just In Time For Spring
Brighten your living spaces with fresh colors, airy fabrics, and nature-inspired accents. Offering their expertise in breathing new life into your home this season, we consulted with Inside New Orleans 2025 Home and Garden Readers’ Favorite designers Corrinn Fisher of Corrinn Fisher Interiors and Chad Graci of Graci Interiors.
Small changes can make a great impact when refreshing your home. Corrinn Fisher suggests swapping out throw pillows for the season, an easy way to update any space. Opt for vibrant colors and floral patterns in the spring to bring a lively, seasonal touch. Switching to lighter bedding is another simple change that is a go-to for Corrinn. Soft solids pair beautifully with floral pillows or a colorful throw, giving the transition fresh, renewed vibes.
Another lovely but simple addition to your decor, shares Corrinn, can be achieved by incorporating flowers for a fresh, natural touch. Making a steady comeback for a while is Chinoiserie. This timeless design style continues to bring elegance and sophistication to interiors, adding unique character. It is versatile and brings a vibrancy with its many elements, including throw pillows and vases, and it makes a room come alive with wallpaper.
Woven cane, once commonly used in furniture like chairs, tables, and headboards, as well as accessories such as baskets and mirrors, is making a comeback, not only in those classic applications but in new and creative ways as well. This eco-friendly material is durable, light, and airy, with an interesting history that dates back to the second century. Keep a lookout for cane because this lovely, nostalgic material will be around for a while.
According to Chad Graci of Graci Interiors, tailored slipcovers are a must-have this spring, especially with sweet, intricate detailing. These can instantly refresh darker upholstery and dining chairs, bringing a sense of lightness and breeziness to a space. Also, grass rugs with fresh patterns brighten up any room and serve as a simple yet effective way to instantly refresh interiors.
Regarding color palettes, Chad sees a surge in verdant greens and pale pinks, but he is particularly fond of a soft buttery yellow paired with crisp white trim. This combination is a perfect backdrop for springinspired decor, offering a soft and welcoming vibe that complements the season’s warmth and brilliance.
Chad also recommends incorporating layers of natural materials to achieve a fresh, minimalist look without sacrificing warmth and personality. Rattan, sisal, and bamboo add texture and character to minimalist spaces, giving them a bright twist. “I do love a basket almost anywhere,” he shares, as baskets are a simple yet functional way to bring these natural elements into your home.
In terms of incorporating natural elements like wood, stone, or greenery into the decor, Chad suggests using bleached wood floors or lighter wood furniture, such as traditionally dark pieces that have been bleached or whitewashed for a more modern, spring-like feel. For stone, Chad goes for limestone and Roman travertine— lighter, less severe options than the dark marbles that have been trending. These materials evoke a more relaxed, serene vibe, perfect for embracing spring.
LUXURY WITH A SPLASH: POOLSIDE PERFECTION
Warmer days call for time by the pool. Whether you are considering a new installation, a renovation, or simply updating the surrounding space, creating a backyard oasis can elevate your home’s outdoor appeal and functionality. Spring 2025 pools are all about blending luxury with sleek, modern designs. Pools by Joe Crowton knows how to build your dream pool, incorporating the latest features that transform your backyard into a resort-style oasis.
While pool water walls and sheer descent waterfalls remain popular, their designs have evolved to reflect contemporary tastes. Today’s water walls boast clean lines, larger-format tiles, and smooth water flow, offering a more minimalist aesthetic. Infinity edges and spillover features are in demand, creating the illusion of a vanishing edge or a gentle waterfall overflow.
Natural rock waterfalls continue to be favored for their organic, lagoon-style appeal, while floating or hidden waterfalls with concealed spouts provide a seamless, resort-like atmosphere. Another hot trend is LED lighting integrated into water features, which offers dramatic nighttime effects.
Fire features have also evolved. The fire bowl or fire pit bowl with fire glass, a favorite for the past 10-15 years, remains in high demand. These fire and water combos are especially popular, with many pools now incorporating sleek, linear fire features or floating fire elements that seem to hover over the water.
Tanning ledges, or Baja shelves, are still going strong, and their versatility continues to increase. New variations include multi-level tanning ledges for a customizable experience, built-in loungers, and even swim-up tables with umbrella holders. Tanning ledges remain a must-have for 2025’s pool designs, offering the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment when combined with LED lighting, bubbler fountains, and fire features.
From sleek water walls and infinity edges to integrated fire and water combos, today’s pools are designed to offer an unparalleled, resort-like experience. Inside New Orleans 2025 Home and Garden Readers’ Favorite Pools by Joe Crowton is at the forefront of these trends, expertly crafting custom pools and incorporating these innovative features.
SERENE SPACES: ELEVATING BATHROOM DESIGN
A luxurious and functional bathroom upgrade can elevate daily routines. Modern designs, sleek finishes, and spa-like elements create a refreshing retreat within your home. Kristianne Stewart, renovation designer and project manager at Armonia Life Design, shares that she is bringing bold, refreshing updates to bathroom spaces this spring. Regarding aesthetics, vibrant colors make a statement—not just in paint and wallpaper but also in material selections. Kristianne also notes a place for botanical motifs paired with marble and glass mosaics to create a timeless and rich look. Armonia’s custom inlaid mosaics allow clients to bring personal vision into their spaces, adding unique character to every renovation.
When it comes to materials, exotic stones like quartzite are gaining popularity for vanity tops, offering dramatic appeal without overwhelming the space. Innovative technology is also making its mark, but Kristianne takes a thoughtful approach, focusing on functionality over brief trends. In-demand USB/C GFI outlets can be incorporated seamlessly and positioned horizontally to accommodate modern plugs and reduce clutter.
Kristianne’s bath refresh option focuses on simple but impactful changes like new paint, fixture replacements, and updated bath or shower trim for those looking to update their space without a complete remodel.
SPRING RENEWAL: ELEVATE YOUR HOME WITH UNIQUE DESIGNS AND ARTFUL CREATIONS
Spring is the perfect season to refresh your home with pieces that bring both elegance and originality to your space. At Artsoudage Art and Decor and Tina Marie Studio, Tina Marie Hall and Hernán Caro create exceptional handmade, one-of-a-kind furniture, lighting, and artwork that blend craftsmanship with artistry. Their collections—including the Adonis Collection, Hermes Collection, Bouton Collection, Eden Collection, and Lotus Collection—offer homeowners and designers a unique way to reinvigorate interiors, complemented by Tina Marie’s captivating paintings that bring color and life to any space.
A striking addition to a living space, the Adonis Table features a 30-inch round Starphire glass tabletop with a luxurious gold finish base, with a sculpture of the Greek god Adonis anchored in the base. This unique table gives an airy, sophisticated feel to your home.
For ambient lighting, the Hermés Wall Sconce in a warm bronze finish adds depth and character that is sure to be a conversation piece for guests. In a gold finish, the Lotus Table Lamp creates a luminous focal point. A stunning feature of the setting is easily found with the Boutons De Rose Candelabra. This beautiful accent piece has a delicate champagne finish, bringing a refined glow to any dining or console table.
Spring in Paris by Tina Marie is a luminous painting that captures the essence of renewal and elegance. The piece features a delicate female figure emerging from a golden-hued background, her soft facial features blending seamlessly into the warm, flowing soft touches on canvas. The airy tones suggest movement, while soft pink roses frame her presence, adding a romantic, Parisian charm. With its delicate femininity, Spring in Paris is a perfect statement piece. From statement furniture to elegant lighting and artwork,
Artsoudage Art and Decor offers an exquisite selection of pieces to transform the home with beauty and originality. True to its name— Artsoudage, meaning “the art of welding” in French—Tina and Hernán’s art blends craftsmanship and creativity, resulting in oneof-a-kind designs that take home decor to the next level.
