Beautiful pillows and throws to get your home ready for spring

By: Linda Cotrina

Spring has arrived which means it's finally time to transform your home with pastels and florals and other cheery patterns. Not sure where to start? Swapping in fresh pillows and throws is an easy and cost-effective way to make the right impact without going completely overboard.

Here, we've rounded up some of our favourite picks for the season you'll love for your home.

Your home will feel as fresh as spring with a simple blue and white linen throw.

Embroidered Blanket, $149, zarahome.com.

This pillow's bright but simple design will help freshen up your home while keeping you in budget.

Trädaster Cushion, $3, ikea.ca.

This throw boasts a beautiful mix of watercolour dots. It's a fun piece to drape over a couch or accent chair.

Brushed Dots Throw, $20, chapters.indigo.ca.

Nothing says spring more than florals, and this budget find will be a lovely addition to your couch.

Lovely Day Floral Pillow Cover, $10, chapters.indigo.ca.

Play up the fun that naturally comes with the season and add this tasselled embroidered cotton blanket to your throw rotation.

Nikea Throw Blanket, $98 USD, anthropologie.com.

Need some plant therapy? Add this cushion cover to your sofa this spring.

Gillhov Cushion Cover, $15, ikea.ca.

Beautiful and bright, you'll want this super soft chenille throw in every room of the house.

Chenille Rib Throw, $39, westelm.com.

Not enough sitting room? Try a vintage-inspired, velvet floor pillow. It's also perfect for lounging around, and the lavender will add a pop of colour to your interiors.

Round Pintuck Pillow, $49, urbanoutfitters.ca.

Spring is the time for beautiful and colourful patterns, but if subtlety is more your style, go for a pattern with a muted tone like this mint green jacquard-weave throw.

Dusky GreenThrow, $15, hm.ca.