Back Porch Spring Ideas: Vintage Inspired

Get inspired with these 51+ cheap spring decor ideas. Learn how to give your home a makeover on a budget with thrifty and DIY projects.

Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation, and what better way to embrace the season than by sprucing up your home with some affordable spring decor? Here are some ideas to add a touch of freshness and vibrancy to your living space without breaking the bank this season.

15 Cheap Spring Decor Ideas on a Budget

Welcome to the Thrifting with the Gals monthly blog hop as we share our thrifted finds and how we decorated with these finds throughout our homes.

“Thrifting with the Gals” started with a group of friends who met over on Instagram and formed a special relationship through a mutual love of home decorating. We share a passion for all things vintage, thrifty, and cozy.

Our styles are all unique, from Kristin’s log cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Rachel’s farmhouse in North Carolina, Robyn’s beautiful French Nest in Florida, and, of course, myself thrifting for our homes from Vermont to Coastal Maine.

Meet the Thrifting Gals

Ann | Dabbling & Decorating Robyn | Robyn’s French Nest

Rachel | The Pond’s Farmhouse Kristin | White Arrows Home

This month, we have Jennifer from Cottage on Bunker Hill joining us as a guest host. Jennifer lives near me when we are in Maine, and we are looking forward to meeting up in early May to do some thrifting at Sage Farm’s Antiques. If you’ve never been and you’re local, you should definitely check it out. It’s one of my favorites!

51+ Cheap Spring Decor Ideas to Inspire You

This month, for me, it was all about outdoor furniture flips and DIYs.

It’s mud season here in Vermont, a time to slow down and prepare for spring, which is just around the corner.

Vermont Mountain

My first project was on My Favorite Second-Hand Table, a wallpaper table that I found thrifting last summer.

1. How to Refinish a Wood Table in Less Than 1 Hour

I am totally crushing on this new furniture finishing solution, Restor-A-Finish. It’s so easy to use, and just look at the difference! Drop by the post and read all about it.

It’s perfect for a cheap spring decor refresh.

You may also enjoy this Thrift and Antique With Me Right into Mud Season post.

2. How to Paint Wicker Furniture Shabby Chic Style

I almost threw out these 2 thrifted wicker chairs this year, as they had become so ratty looking.

But with a few cans of spray paint, they were transformed, and we will be heading to Maine with us this summer for our attic guest bedrooms. How about these for a nice, cheap spring decor refresh?

Bernese Mountain Dog on blue wicker chairs, a cheap spring decor refresh.

3. 16 Easy Spring DIY Ideas You Can Start Today

You can also enjoy this collection of past thrifty spring flips and DIYs that you can start today. All qualify as cheap spring decor ideas!

DIY Garden Table outdoor accessories.  Cheap spring decor ideas.

4. Wardrobe Closet DIY: Cheap Spring Decor, No Closet Solution

I found this old wardrobe closet on Facebook Marketplace for just $50.

Wait until you see how cute this cheap spring decor flip and DIY turned out!

Wardrobe Closet DIY: No Closet Solution, cheap spring decor idea.

Check out this thrifty flip video for some inspiration for a small space closet wardrobe!

You may also enjoy this post, 15 Cool DIY Projects to Start this Summer.

5. Tulips – Cheap Spring Decor Natural Beauty

I’ve actually lost count now of how many tulips I have arranged this spring. You may enjoy these 17 Simple Tulip Arrangements You Can Create Today.

Pink Tulips in vintage vase.

You may also enjoy the post, 17 Best Summer Home Decor Accessories to Thrift.

6. A Vintage Haul for the Porch – Cheap Spring Decor

On our first nice sunny and warm day of the season, I headed over to Stone House Antique Center in Chester, Vermont, to look for a few things for our front porch this spring.

I had a great day thrifting, finding an old wooden trunk, a vintage crock, blue pillows, and an adorable lemonade set, all for the porch, all complete with cheap spring decor ideas.

See it all HERE.

A Vintage Haul for The Porch filled with cheap spring decor ideas.

7. A Cozy Antique Spring Porch – Cheap Spring Decor Ideas

The weather is starting to warm up around here, and we’re also seeing signs of new greenery outside between all the April showers.

The porch now has a new antique crock filled with a beautiful spring flower arrangement, and we’ve been able to enjoy our new vintage lemonade set, too.

Check it all out HERE.

Cozy Antique Spring Porch coffee table with cheap spring decor ideas.

I think I spoke too soon, though; we had mini snowstorms all day on Easter and again all day on Tuesday.

But doesn’t it look so beautiful, contrasting with the green grass?

Mountain views with green grass and snow.

You may also enjoy the How We Designed & Built A Pea Stone Patio in 2 Days post.

8. What I’m Crushing On…

I’ve also created a new category and series on the blog, What I’m Crushing On, where I share unique and creative ideas that inspire me throughout the week—and I hope they inspire you as well!

Vintage Bars: 10 Designs to Copy Now

Vintage Bar Styling Inspiration to Copy Now

Womens Day Gift Ideas | 75+ Blue and White Vintage Ideas

Womens Day Gift Ideas | 75+ Blue and White Vintage Ideas

Ride out the Rain with These Fabulous Umbrellas

Ride out the Rain with These Umbrellas

9. At Home Candle Storage Made Easy

What does candle storage look like at your house? Let me show you how I transformed this old garden bag into the best-ever “candle caddy.” Such an easy and cheap spring decor storage solution.

At Home Candle Storage Made Easy

10. How to Vintage Decor Shop Online

You guys have been asking for this post, so here it is!

Can’t get out to go antiquing or thrifting? Let me show you how to shop vintage online easily and affordably.

Along with a few tips & tricks.

Vintage Bowl with price tag in hand.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to give your home a fresh and inviting look for spring. By incorporating these affordable decor ideas, you can create a space that reflects the beauty and energy of the season.

You may also enjoy Outdoor Living: Patio and Fire Pit Design from our home in Vermont.

And Backyard Living: From Design to Reality.

A Vintage Affair

If you have any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you. Please share in the comments below. And be sure to share this blog post link with your friends who are also vintage enthusiasts.

Do you have a flair for all things vintage, too? I would love to see and feature you in our Reader’s Showcase Series. A place for you to share and be recognized for your talents and passion for all things thrifting, vintage, and antique decor-related inspired by your time here with Dabbling & Decorating. Email me at annck@dabblinganddecorating.com

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Thrifting With The Gals’ Budget-Friendly Spring Decor Ideas

Next up on today’s Thrifting with the Gals tour is my friend Rachel over at The Ponds Farmhouse. Rachel is sharing all about her adventures, thrifting in Wilmington, North Carolina, with you today!

Rachel | The Ponds Farmhouse Robyn | Robyn’s French Nest

Kristin | White Arrows Home Jennifer | The Cottage on Bunker Hill

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13 Comments

  1. Ann that table came out gorgeous! And that candle caddy is brilliant! I have a candle obsession!

    1. Thank you so much Nicolle I’m so glad you enjoyed them🙌🏻

  2. Yes!! Definitely meet at Sage Farm because it’s just crazy we haven’t met yet!! You have so many amazing finds…it’s a good thing you started a booth…totally good excuse to keep thrifting!!

  3. How fun, Ann! You’ve doing some great projects!

    1. Thank you Kristin. I enjoy it as well🤗

  4. Ann,
    You have transformed so many great pieces. I loved them all. Such a fun pots.